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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)

Released: 2020, April 27Price: About 130 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, April 27

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 308
NFCNo
SAR0.99 W/kg (head)
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~66.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypePLS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
PriceAbout 130 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold, Blue
ModelsSM-J260GU, SM-J260GU/DS, SM-J260FU, SM-J260MU
Single5 MP, f/2.2
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, April 27
Weight154 g (5.43 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal16GB 1GB RAM
Released2020, April 27
Announced2020, April 27
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) Overview

About Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 1GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 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 J2 Core (2020) 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 J2 Core (2020)?

The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) 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 J2 Core (2020) 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 J2 Core (2020) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020).