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Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime
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Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime

Released: 2016, November. Released 2016, NovemberPrice: About 130 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 (Marshmallow)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2
NFCNo
SAR0.45 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~66.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypePLS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy J2 Prime
PriceAbout 130 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS, recording
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold, Silver, Pink
ModelsSM-G532G, SM-G532M, SM-G532G, SM-G532F, SM-G532MT
SAR EU0.53 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.2
StatusDiscontinued
Weight160 g (5.64 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6737T (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - G532F, G532G
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - G532F
FeaturesLED flash
Internal8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
Released2016, November. Released 2016, November
Announced2016, November. Released 2016, November
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Talk timeUp to 12 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions144.8 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
Music playUp to 59 h
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime Overview

About Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM with Mediatek MT6737T (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 J2 Prime 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 Prime?

The Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime 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 Prime 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 Prime void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime 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 Prime run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime.