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Samsung Galaxy A21
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Samsung Galaxy A21

Released: 2020, April 08Price: $ 57.94Status: Available. Released 2020, June 26

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, One UI 2.0
CPUOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320
NFCYes (market/region dependent)
SAR1.27 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Quad16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Size6.5 inches, 102.0 cm, 2, (~79.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy A21
Price$ 57.94
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack
ModelsSM-A215U, SM-A215U1, SM-S215DL, SM-A215W
Single13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, June 26
Weight193 g (6.81 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 - USA
Charging15W wired
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 3GB RAM
Released2020, April 08
Announced2020, April 08
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions167.8 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm (6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 in)
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Samsung Galaxy A21 Overview

About Samsung Galaxy A21 Samsung Galaxy A21 is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Samsung Galaxy A21 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM with Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 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 A21 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 A21?

The Samsung Galaxy A21 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 A21 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 A21 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy A21 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy A21 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy A21.