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Celkon A97
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Celkon A97

Released: 2012, Q2. Released 2012, Q3Price: About 110 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
CPU1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX531
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.0 inches, 45.5 cm, 2, (~57.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
BrandCelkon
ModelCelkon A97
PriceAbout 110 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS, recording; FM transmitter
SpeedHSPA
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
SingleYes
StatusDiscontinued
Weight130 g (4.59 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
Released2012, Q2. Released 2012, Q3
Stand-byUp to 350 h
Announced2012, Q2. Released 2012, Q3
Bluetooth2.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 9 h 10 min
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions124 x 64 x 11 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.43 in)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Celkon A97 Overview

About Celkon A97 Celkon A97 is a discontinued device from Celkon's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Celkon A97 has a wide variety of great specifications such as with Mediatek MT6575 (40 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 A97 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 A97?

The Celkon A97 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 A97 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 A97 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Celkon A97 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Celkon A97 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Celkon A97.