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Samsung Galaxy XCover 5
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Samsung Galaxy XCover 5

Released: 2021, March 04Price: £ 103.39 / € 168.95Status: Available. Released 2021, March 12

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, charging connector pins
Size5.3 inches, 71.3 cm, 2, (~67.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypePLS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy XCover 5
Price£ 103.39 / € 168.95
RadioUnspecified
SpeedHSPA, LTE
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
ModelsSM-G525F, SM-G525F/DS, SM-G525N
SAR EU0.70 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.2
StatusAvailable. Released 2021, March 12
Weight172 g (6.07 oz)
ChipsetExynos 850 (8 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
Charging15W wired
FeaturesDual LED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal64GB 4GB RAM
Released2021, March 04
Announced2021, March 04
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions147.1 x 71.6 x 9.2 mm (5.79 x 2.82 x 0.36 in)
Resolution720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~311 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 Overview

About Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2021. Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM with Exynos 850 (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 Information

Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 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 Samsung Galaxy XCover 5?

The Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 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 XCover 5 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 XCover 5 void warranty?

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

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 run?

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