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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active

Released: 2017, AugustPrice: About 550 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, August

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 (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 540
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C
Dual8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF, 2 MP (dedicated iris scanner camera)
Size5.8 inches, 85.4 cm, 2, (~75.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED, HDR10
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy S8 Active
PriceAbout 550 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
Video1440p@30fps
ColorsMeteor Gray, Tungsten Gold
ModelsSM-G892A, SM-G892U
Single12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, August
Weight208.1 g (7.34 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
SensorsIris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - AT&T
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - AT&T
Charging15W wired, QC2, Wireless
FeaturesHDR
Internal64GB 4GB RAM
Released2017, August
Stand-byUp to 120 h (3G)
Announced2017, August
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 32 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions151.9 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm (5.98 x 2.95 x 0.39 in)
Music playUp to 113 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~568 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 70dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 78dB
PerformanceGeekBench: 6314 (v4.4), GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise - 92.4 / Crosstalk - 91.4
Battery (old)Endurance rating 111h

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Overview

About Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 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 S8 Active 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 S8 Active?

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active 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 S8 Active 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 S8 Active void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy S8 Active run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy S8 Active.