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Samsung Galaxy S6 (USA)
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S6 (USA)

Released: 2015, March. Released 2015, AprilPrice: About 410 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
CPUOcta-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T760MP8
NFCYes
SAR1.09 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.1 inches, 71.7 cm, 2, (~70.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy S6 (USA)
PriceAbout 410 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Video1440p@30fps
ColorsWhite Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum
ModelsSM-G920P, SM-G920V, SM-G920R, SM-G920W8, SM-G920R4, SM-G920T1, SM-G920AZ, SM-S907VL
SAR EU0.22 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
StatusDiscontinued
Weight140 g (4.94 oz)
ChipsetExynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - G920V, G920P
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - G920V
4G bands2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13 - G920V
Charging15W wired, Wireless
FeaturesHDR
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM
Released2015, March. Released 2015, April
Announced2015, March. Released 2015, April
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 23 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions143.5 x 70.6 x 6.9 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 in)
Music playUp to 57 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~576 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Infrared portYes

Samsung Galaxy S6 (USA) Overview

About Samsung Galaxy S6 (USA) Samsung Galaxy S6 (USA) is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Samsung Galaxy S6 (USA) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM with Exynos 7420 Octa (14 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 S6 (USA) 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 S6 (USA)?

The Samsung Galaxy S6 (USA) 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 S6 (USA) 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 S6 (USA) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy S6 (USA) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy S6 (USA) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy S6 (USA).