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Samsung Galaxy E5
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Samsung Galaxy E5

Released: 2015, January. Released 2015, FebruaryPrice: About 200 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
NFCNo
SAR1.00 W/kg (head) 0.87 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~69.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy E5
PriceAbout 200 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, White, Brown
ModelsSM-E500F, SM-E500F, SM-E500H, SM-E500H/DD, SM-E500H, SM-E500HQ, SM-E500M, SM-E500M, SM-E500YZ
SAR EU0.39 W/kg (head) 0.29 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
StatusDiscontinued
Weight140 g (4.94 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - E500F, E500H, E500HQ, E500M
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Internal16GB 1.5GB RAM
Released2015, January. Released 2015, February
Announced2015, January. Released 2015, February
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions141.6 x 70.2 x 7.3 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.29 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Samsung Galaxy E5 Overview

About Samsung Galaxy E5 Samsung Galaxy E5 is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Samsung Galaxy E5 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 1.5GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (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 E5 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 E5?

The Samsung Galaxy E5 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 E5 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 E5 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy E5 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy E5 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy E5.