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Samsung Galaxy J8
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Samsung Galaxy J8

Released: 2018, MayPrice: About 310 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, July

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
CPUOcta-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Dual16 MP, f/1.7, AF, 5 MP, f/1.9, (depth)
Size6.0 inches, 91.4 cm, 2, (~75.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy J8
PriceAbout 310 EUR
RadioFM radio, recording
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Gold, Blue, Purple
ModelsSM-J810G, SM-J810F, J810Y, SM-J810Y, SM-J810GF, SM-J810M
SAR EU0.57 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
Single16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, July
Weight177 g (6.24 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
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, 66 - J810Y/DS
FeaturesLED flash
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Released2018, May
Announced2018, May
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 23 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions159.2 x 75.7 x 8.2 mm (6.27 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Music playUp to 112 h
Resolution720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~274 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Samsung Galaxy J8 Overview

About Samsung Galaxy J8 Samsung Galaxy J8 is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Samsung Galaxy J8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (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 J8 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 J8?

The Samsung Galaxy J8 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 J8 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 J8 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy J8 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy J8 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy J8.