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Celkon A500
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Celkon A500

Released: 2014, August. Released 2014, AugustPrice: About 90 EURStatus: 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)
CPUDual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~67.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandCelkon
ModelCelkon A500
PriceAbout 90 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, White
SAR EU0.49 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight147 g (5.19 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 2100
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2014, August. Released 2014, August
Stand-byUp to 150 h (3G)
Announced2014, August. Released 2014, August
Bluetooth2.0
Card slotmicroSDHC
Talk timeUp to 7 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions141.4 x 72.6 x 10.2 mm (5.57 x 2.86 x 0.40 in)
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Celkon A500 Overview

About Celkon A500 Celkon A500 is a discontinued device from Celkon's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Celkon A500 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM with Mediatek MT6572M (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

Celkon A500 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 A500?

The Celkon A500 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 A500 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 A500 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Celkon A500 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Celkon A500 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Celkon A500.