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Samsung Galaxy S7
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Samsung Galaxy S7

Released: 2016, February 21. Released 2016, March 11Price: About 190 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), TouchWiz UI
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T880 MP12
NFCYes
SAR1.40 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM (G930F), Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (G930FD)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.1 inches, 71.5 cm, 2, (~72.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy S7
PriceAbout 190 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
Video1440p
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White, Gold, Silver, Pink Gold
ModelsSM-G930F, SM-G930A, SM-G930P, SM-G930V, SM-G930T, SM-G930R, SM-G930F, SM-G930FD, SM-G930W8, SM-G930S, SM-G930L, SM-G930K, SM-G9300
SAR EU0.41 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
StatusDiscontinued
Weight152 g (5.36 oz)
ChipsetExynos 8890 Octa (14 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.376 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 - G930FD
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - G930F, G930FD, G930W8
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 - G930F, G930FD
Charging15W wired, QC2, Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
FeaturesHDR
Internal32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Released2016, February 21. Released 2016, March 11
Announced2016, February 21. Released 2016, March 11
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Talk timeUp to 22 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm (5.61 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Music playUp to 62 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~577 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 69dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 71dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 2128Basemark X: 32345
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -92.5dB / Crosstalk -92.7dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 80h

Samsung Galaxy S7 Overview

About Samsung Galaxy S7 Samsung Galaxy S7 is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Samsung Galaxy S7 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM with Exynos 8890 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 S7 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 S7?

The Samsung Galaxy S7 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 S7 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 S7 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy S7 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy S7 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy S7.