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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

Released: 2020, September 02Available. Released 2020, November 11

ROOT AVAILABLE

This device is fully compatible with our remote rooting service. Includes Bootloader Unlock, Magisk, and custom setup.

General

Brand
Samsung
Model
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Released
2020, September 02
Status
Available. Released 2020, November 11
Price
$ 124.20 / £ 160.00 / € 236.80
OS
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Dimensions
164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
Weight
193 g (6.81 oz)
SIM
Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
Super AMOLED
Size
6.6 inches, 105.2 cm, 2, (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
GPU
Adreno 619
Internal
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Single
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Quad
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features
HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
15W wired

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - Europe
5G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC
Yes
Radio
FM radio
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other

Camera
Photo, /, Video
Colors
Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray
Models
SM-A426B, SM-A426B/DS, SM-A4260, SM-A426U, SM-A426U1, SM-A426N
SAR EU
1.15 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
Display
570 nits max brightness (measured)
Announced
2020, September 02
Loudspeaker
-30.1 LUFS (Below average)
Performance
AnTuTu: 324686 (v8), GeekBench: 1910 (v5.1), GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 144h

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Overview

About Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Samsung Galaxy A42 5G is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 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 Steps

01

Enable OEM Unlocking

Go to Developer Options and enable OEM unlocking. Reboot to bootloader.

02

Fastboot Unlock

Connect via USB and run fastboot oem unlock or fastboot flashing unlock. Data will be wiped.

03

Flash Magisk

Patch the boot image with Magisk app, flash via fastboot boot or fastboot flash boot.

04

Reboot & Verify

Reboot system. Open Magisk Manager to confirm root status and install modules.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G 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 Samsung Galaxy A42 5G support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung 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 Samsung Galaxy A42 5G void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy A42 5G run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy A42 5G.