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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)

Released: 2015, December. Released 2016, JanuaryPrice: 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 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 510
NFCYes
SAR1.19 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size6.0 inches, 99.2 cm, 2, (~75.9% 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 A9 (2016)
PriceAbout 200 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS, recording
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsPearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold, Pink
ModelsSM-A900F, SM-A9000
SAR EU0.18 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body)
Single8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)
StatusDiscontinued
Weight200 g (7.05 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.817 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, 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, 38, 39, 40, 41
Charging18W wired
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 3GB RAM
Released2015, December. Released 2016, January
Announced2015, December. Released 2016, January
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions161.7 x 80.9 x 7.4 mm (6.37 x 3.19 x 0.29 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 65dB / Noise 72dB / Ring 65dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1529Basemark X: 15290
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 103h

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) Overview

About Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (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 A9 (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 A9 (2016)?

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (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 A9 (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 A9 (2016) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy A9 (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 A9 (2016) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016).