Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active

Name: Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
Brand: Samsung

Released: 2019, FebruaryAvailable. Released 2019, April

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 Watch Active

Released

2019, February

Status

Available. Released 2019, April

Price

About 210 EUR

Tizen OS 5.5

Dimensions

39.5 x 39.5 x 10.5 mm (1.56 x 1.56 x 0.41 in)

Weight

25 g (0.88 oz)

SIM

Display

Type

Super AMOLED

Size

1.1 inches

Resolution

360 x 360 pixels (~302 ppi density)

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset

Exynos 9110 (10 nm)

CPU

Dual-core 1.15 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Mali-T720

Internal

4GB 768MB RAM

Card slot

Battery

Charging

Wireless

Network

Technology

No cellular connectivity

2G bands

N/A

Connectivity

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

4.2, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

NFC

Yes

Radio

USB

3.5mm jack

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer

Other

EDGE

GPRS

Colors

Silver, Black, Rose Gold, Sea Green

Models

SM-R500

Announced

2019, February

Loudspeaker

Yes

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Overview

About Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2019. This device offers reliable performance and great features for Android enthusiasts looking to root their device.

Rooting Steps

Enable OEM Unlocking

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

Fastboot Unlock

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

Flash Magisk

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

Reboot & Verify

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

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active?

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 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 Watch Active 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 Watch Active void warranty?

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

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy Watch Active run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active.