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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

Released: 2020, September 02Price: $ 124.20 / £ 160.00 / € 236.80Status: Available. Released 2020, November 11

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
GPUAdreno 619
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Quad48 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)
Size6.6 inches, 105.2 cm, 2, (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy A42 5G
Price$ 124.20 / £ 160.00 / € 236.80
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsPrism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray
ModelsSM-A426B, SM-A426B/DS, SM-A4260, SM-A426U, SM-A426U1, SM-A426N
SAR EU1.15 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
Single20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, November 11
Weight193 g (6.81 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm)
Display570 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, 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, 28, 38, 40, 41 - Europe
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe
Charging15W wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Released2020, September 02
Announced2020, September 02
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-30.1 LUFS (Below average)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 324686 (v8), GeekBench: 1910 (v5.1), GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
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 Information

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G 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 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.