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Cat S40
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Cat S40

Released: 2015, July. Released 2015, AugustPrice: About 440 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 (Lollipop)
CPUQuad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 304
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size4.7 inches, 60.9 cm, 2, (~56.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandCat
ModelCat S40
PriceAbout 440 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight185 g (6.53 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - Global
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20 - Global
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 1GB RAM
Released2015, July. Released 2015, August
Stand-byUp to 936 h
Announced2015, July. Released 2015, August
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 18 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions144.9 x 74.1 x 12.5 mm (5.70 x 2.92 x 0.49 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Cat S40 Overview

About Cat S40 Cat S40 is a discontinued device from Cat's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Cat S40 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 1GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (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

Cat S40 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 Cat S40?

The Cat S40 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 Cat S40 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Cat 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 Cat S40 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Cat S40 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Cat S40 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Cat S40.