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Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)

Released: 2016, March. Released 2016, MayPrice: About 300 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 8.0 (Oreo), Experience UI 9
CPUOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 510
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size6.0 inches, 99.2 cm, 2, (~75.9% 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 A9 Pro (2016)
PriceAbout 300 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS, recording
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsWhite, Black, Gold
ModelsSM-A9100, SM-A910F, SM-A910F
SAR EU0.62 W/kg (head) 1.32 W/kg (body)
Single8 MP, f/1.9
StatusDiscontinued
Weight210 g (7.41 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
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, 40
Charging18W wired
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 4GB RAM
Released2016, March. Released 2016, May
Announced2016, March. Released 2016, May
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 33 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions161.7 x 80.9 x 7.9 mm (6.37 x 3.19 x 0.31 in)
Music playUp to 109 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) Overview

About Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (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 A9 Pro (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 A9 Pro (2016)?

The Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (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 A9 Pro (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 A9 Pro (2016) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (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 A9 Pro (2016) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016).