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Samsung Galaxy J Max
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Samsung Galaxy J Max

Released: 2016, July. Released 2016, AugustPrice: About 150 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop)
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size7.0 inches, 142.1 cm, 2, (~69.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy J Max
PriceAbout 150 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS, recording
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold
ModelsSM-T285, SM-T285YD
Single2 MP, f/2.2
StatusDiscontinued
Weight289 g (10.19 oz)
ChipsetSpreadtrum SC8830
SensorsAccelerometer
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, 28, 40
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal8GB 1.5GB RAM
Released2016, July. Released 2016, August
Announced2016, July. Released 2016, August
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 21 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions186.9 x 108.8 x 8.7 mm (7.36 x 4.28 x 0.34 in)
Music playUp to 87 h
Resolution800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Samsung Galaxy J Max Overview

About Samsung Galaxy J Max Samsung Galaxy J Max is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Samsung Galaxy J Max has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1.5GB 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 J Max 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 J Max?

The Samsung Galaxy J Max 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 J Max 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 J Max void warranty?

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

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy J Max run?

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