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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)

Released: 2017, June. Released 2017, JulyPrice: About 110 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720 MP2
NFCYes (optional)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~68.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypePLS
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
PriceAbout 110 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsWhite, Black, Gold, Blue
ModelsSM-J330F, J330F, J330G, SM-J330G, SM-J330FN, SM-J3308, SM-J327F, SM-S337TL, SM-J3300, SM-J330L, SM-J327U, SM-J330N
SAR EU0.66 W/kg (head) 1.32 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.2
StatusDiscontinued
Weight142 g (5.01 oz)
ChipsetExynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 38, 40
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2017, June. Released 2017, July
Announced2017, June. Released 2017, July
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 15 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions143.2 x 70.3 x 8.2 mm (5.64 x 2.77 x 0.32 in)
Music playUp to 61 h
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Overview

About Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Exynos 7570 Quad (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 J3 (2017) 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 J3 (2017)?

The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) 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 J3 (2017) 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 J3 (2017) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017).