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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)

Released: 2017, JunePrice: About 200 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, July

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
CPUOcta-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T830 MP1
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~73.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
PriceAbout 200 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold
ModelsSM-J730F, SM-J730FM, SM-S727VL, SM-J730K
SAR EU0.57 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
Single13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, July
Weight181 g (6.38 oz)
ChipsetExynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.812 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 3GB RAM
Released2017, June
Announced2017, June
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 24 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions152.5 x 74.8 x 8 mm (6.00 x 2.94 x 0.31 in)
Music playUp to 91 h
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 67dB / Noise 71dB / Ring 83dB
PerformanceGeekBench: 3779 (v4.4), GFXBench: 1.9fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -92.8dB / Crosstalk -92.3dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 108h

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Overview

About Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 3GB RAM with Exynos 7870 Octa (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 J7 (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 J7 (2017)?

The Samsung Galaxy J7 (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 J7 (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 J7 (2017) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy J7 (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 J7 (2017) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017).