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YU Yureka S
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YU Yureka S

Released: 2016, August. Released 2016, AugustPrice: About 170 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.1 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
NFCNo
SIMHybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~61.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandYu
ModelYU Yureka S
PriceAbout 170 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsDark Grey, Rose Gold, White
ModelsYU5200
Single5 MP, f/2.2
StatusDiscontinued
Weight172 g (6.07 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands3, 40
FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Internal16GB 3GB RAM
Released2016, August. Released 2016, August
Stand-byUp to 450 h
Announced2016, August. Released 2016, August
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Talk timeUp to 9 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions154.8 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.09 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

YU Yureka S Overview

About YU Yureka S YU Yureka S is a discontinued device from Yu's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. YU Yureka S has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

YU Yureka S can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the YU Yureka S?

The YU Yureka S supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does YU Yureka S support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Yu devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting YU Yureka S void warranty?

Yes, rooting the YU Yureka S will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does YU Yureka S run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your YU Yureka S.