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Celkon A518
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Celkon A518

Released: 2015, April. Released 2015, AprilStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat)
CPU1.0 GHz
GPUMali-400
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM
USBmicroUSB
EDGEYes
GPRSYes
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~65.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 256K colors
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandCelkon
ModelCelkon A518
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA
VideoN/A
ColorsBlue, White
SAR EU0.25 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body)
Single1.3 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight164 g (5.78 oz)
ChipsetSpreadtrum 7715
SensorsAccelerometer
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA
FeaturesLED flash
Internal4GB 512MB RAM
Released2015, April. Released 2015, April
Announced2015, April. Released 2015, April
Bluetooth2.0
Card slotmicroSDHC
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions145 x 73 x 9.8 mm (5.71 x 2.87 x 0.39 in)
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Celkon A518 Overview

About Celkon A518 Celkon A518 is a discontinued device from Celkon's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Celkon A518 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 4GB 512MB RAM with Spreadtrum 7715 , 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

Celkon A518 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 Celkon A518?

The Celkon A518 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 Celkon A518 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Celkon 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 Celkon A518 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Celkon A518 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Celkon A518 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Celkon A518.