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Samsung Galaxy J4
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Samsung Galaxy J4

Released: 2018, SeptemberPrice: About 220 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, October

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.1 (Oreo)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 308
NFCYes (market dependent)
SAR0.55 W/kg (head) 0.41 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size6.0 inches, 91.4 cm, 2, (~73.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy J4+
PriceAbout 220 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, recording
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold, Pink, Blue
ModelsSM-J415F, SM-J415FN, SM-J415G, SM-J415GN, SM-J415N
SAR EU0.32 W/kg (head) 1.46 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.2
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, October
Weight178 g (6.28 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass - North America, Accelerometer, proximity - other markets
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - J415F/DS, J415FN/DS
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41 - J415F/DS, J415FN/DS
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Released2018, September
Announced2018, September
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions161.4 x 76.9 x 7.9 mm (6.35 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
Resolution720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~274 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Samsung Galaxy J4 Overview

About Samsung Galaxy J4+ Samsung Galaxy J4+ is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Samsung Galaxy J4+ has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB 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 J4 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 J4?

The Samsung Galaxy J4 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 J4 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 J4 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy J4 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy J4 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy J4.