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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)

Released: 2016, March. Released 2016, AprilPrice: 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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
NFCYes (market dependant)
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~70.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
PriceAbout 190 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS, recording
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsWhite, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
ModelsSM-J510F, SM-J510G, SM-J510FN, SM-J510Y, SM-J510M, SM-J510GN, SM-J510H, SM-J510MN, SM-J5108, SM-J510UN, SM-J510L, SM-J510S, SM-J510FQ, SM-J510K
SAR EU0.45 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/1.9
StatusDiscontinued
Weight159 g (5.61 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.378 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2016, March. Released 2016, April
Announced2016, March. Released 2016, April
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 70dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 2180
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -92.4dB / Crosstalk -95.4dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 66h

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) Overview

About Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 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 J5 (2016) 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 J5 (2016)?

The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) 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 J5 (2016) 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 J5 (2016) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016).