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Celkon A118
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Celkon A118

Released: 2013, May. Released 2013, MayStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUPowerVR SGX544
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~63.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandCelkon
ModelCelkon A118
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA
VideoN/A
ColorsWhite
SAR EU0.61 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
Single3 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight-
ChipsetMediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal4GB 1GB RAM
Released2013, May. Released 2013, May
Stand-byUp to 190 h
Announced2013, May. Released 2013, May
BluetoothYes
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 5 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions147 x 73.4 x 9 mm (5.79 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS

Celkon A118 Overview

About Celkon A118 Celkon A118 is a discontinued device from Celkon's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2013. Celkon A118 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 4GB 1GB RAM with Mediatek MT6589 (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 A118 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 A118?

The Celkon A118 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 A118 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 A118 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Celkon A118 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Celkon A118 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Celkon A118.