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Samsung Galaxy A20
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Samsung Galaxy A20

Released: 2019, March 19Price: $ 73.99 / £ 89.99Status: Available. Released 2019, April 05

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
CPUOcta-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.35 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G71 MP2
NFCYes (market/region dependent)
SAR1.09 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Dual13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF, 5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide)
Size6.4 inches, 100.5 cm, 2, (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy A20
Price$ 73.99 / £ 89.99
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange, Gold
ModelsSM-A205F, SM-A205FN, SM-A205GN, SM-A205YN, SM-A205G, SM-A205W, SM-A205U, SM-A205S, SM-S205DL, SM-A205U1
SAR EU0.23 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
Single8 MP, f/2.0
StatusAvailable. Released 2019, April 05
Weight169 g (5.96 oz)
ChipsetExynos 7884 (14 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41
Charging15W wired
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 3GB RAM
Released2019, March 19
Announced2019, March 19
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions158.4 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.31 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Samsung Galaxy A20 Overview

About Samsung Galaxy A20 Samsung Galaxy A20 is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2019. Samsung Galaxy A20 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM with Exynos 7884 (14 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 A20 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 A20?

The Samsung Galaxy A20 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 A20 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 A20 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy A20 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy A20 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy A20.