The Cat S42 is a rugged Android smartphone with a 5-inch display, a 8MP camera, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. It is resistant to dust, shock, and water, and is designed to withstand extreme temperatures and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What is the battery life of the Cat S42?
The Cat S42 has a battery life of up to 24 hours.
What type of processor does the Cat S42 have?
The Cat S42 has a MediaTek Helio A20 processor.
How to reset or factory restore Cat S42 device?
There are several ways to reset or factory restore a Cat S42 device. Here are the most common and recommended methods:
Method 1: Reset from Settings
1. Open the "Settings" app on your Cat S42 device.
2. Tap on "General".
3. Tap on "Backup and reset".
4. Tap on "Reset device".
5. Pass the security prompt that appears.
Method 2: Hard Reset via Power and Volume Buttons
1. Press and hold the Power button until the "Restart" menu appears.
2. Release the Power button and press and hold the Volume Up button until a lock icon appears.
3. Press and hold both buttons for another 5 seconds or until the Cat logo appears.
4. Release the Volume Up button and press and hold the Power button.
5. Wait until the "Wipe data/factory reset" notification appears.
6. Press and hold the Power button until the Cat logo appears.
7. Release the Power button and press and hold the Volume Up button for 12 seconds or until the reboot animation appears.
Method 3: Perform a Flash Wi-Fi Reset via USB Cable
1. Connect the Cat S42 device to a computer via USB cable.
2. Open a command prompt on the computer and navigate to the directory where the fastboot tool is installed.
3. Enter the following command: fastboot reboot recovery
4. Once the device is in recovery mode, select "Factory data reset".
5. Pass the security prompt that appears.
Method 4: Perform a Flash GPS Reset via USB Cable
1. Connect the Cat S42 device to a computer via USB cable.
2. Open a command prompt on the computer and navigate to the directory where the fastboot tool is installed.
3. Enter the following command: fastboot reboot recovery
4. Once the device is in recovery mode, select "GPS Reset".
5. Pass the security prompt that appears.
It's important to note that all these methods will erase all data on the device, so it's recommended to backup all important data before attempting a reset.
What type of display does the Cat S42 have?
The Cat S42 has a 5.5-inch HD+ display.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
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| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - EU |
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| HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28 |
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| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
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Launch
| Announced | 2020, January |
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| Status | Available. Released 2020, August |
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Body
| Dimensions | 161.4 x 77.3 x 12.7 mm (6.35 x 3.04 x 0.5 in) |
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| Weight | 220 g (7.76 oz) |
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| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
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| IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 35 min)
Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.8m
MIL-STD-810H compliant |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD |
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| Size | 5.5 inches, 78.1 cm2 (~62.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
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| Resolution | 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density) |
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
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Platform
| OS | Android 10, planned upgrade to Android 11 |
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| Chipset | Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm) |
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| CPU | Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
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| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
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Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
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| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM |
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| eMMC 5.1 |
Main Camera
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), PDAF |
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| Features | LED flash |
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| Video | 1080p@30fps |
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Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
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| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
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| NFC | Yes |
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| Radio | FM radio |
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| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
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Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
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Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 4200 mAh, non-removable |
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Misc
| Colors | Black |
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| Price | About 300 EUR |
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