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Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)

Released: 2016, July. Released 2016, JulyPrice: About 140 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)
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
NFCNo
SAR0.78 W/kg (head)
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~68.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)
PriceAbout 140 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsSilver, Black, Gold
ModelsSM-J210F, SM-J210G, SM-J210H, SM-J210GU
SAR EU0.59 W/kg (head) 1.24 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.2
StatusDiscontinued
Weight138 g (4.87 oz)
ChipsetSpreadtrum SC8830
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 40 - India
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2016, July. Released 2016, July
Announced2016, July. Released 2016, July
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 14 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions142.4 x 71.1 x 8 mm (5.61 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Music playUp to 54 h
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016) Overview

About Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016) Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016) is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Spreadtrum SC8830 , 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 J2 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 J2 Pro (2016)?

The Samsung Galaxy J2 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 J2 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 J2 Pro (2016) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy J2 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 J2 Pro (2016) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016).