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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)

Released: 2016, March 29. Released 2016, AprilPrice: About 230 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 Android 8.1 (Oreo)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53), Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 405, Mali-T830 MP1
NFCYes (market dependent for dual-SIM model)
SAR1.10 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~72.3% 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 J7 (2016)
PriceAbout 230 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS, recording
SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsWhite, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
ModelsSM-J710FN, SM-J710F, SM-J710H, SM-J710M, SM-J710GN, SM-J710MN, SM-J710K, SM-J7108, SM-J710FQ
SAR EU0.35 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/1.9
StatusDiscontinued
Weight170 g (6.00 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm), Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.902 (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, 40
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2016, March 29. Released 2016, April
Announced2016, March 29. Released 2016, April
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 23 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions151.7 x 76 x 7.8 mm (5.97 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
Music playUp to 96 h
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 64dB / Noise 71dB / Ring 68dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1007Basemark X: 11199
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -92.4dB / Crosstalk -92.3dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 101h

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Overview

About Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm), 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 (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 J7 (2016)?

The Samsung Galaxy J7 (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 J7 (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 J7 (2016) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy J7 (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 J7 (2016) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016).