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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)

Released: 2015, December. Released 2015, DecemberPrice: 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 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2, Adreno 306
NFCYes
SAR1.31 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size4.7 inches, 60.9 cm, 2, (~69.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
PriceAbout 130 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Gold, Pink
ModelsSM-A310F, SM-A310M, SM-A310Y, SM-A310N0
SAR EU0.49 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/1.9
StatusDiscontinued
Weight132 g (4.66 oz)
ChipsetExynos 7578, Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
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, 20, 40
FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Internal16GB 1.5GB RAM
Released2015, December. Released 2015, December
Announced2015, December. Released 2015, December
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Talk timeUp to 14 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions134.5 x 65.2 x 7.3 mm (5.30 x 2.57 x 0.29 in)
Music playUp to 58 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Overview

About Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 1.5GB RAM with Exynos 7578, 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 A3 (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 A3 (2016)?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (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 A3 (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 A3 (2016) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy A3 (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 A3 (2016) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016).