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Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport

Released: 2014, June. Released 2014, JunePrice: About 300 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
CPUQuad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
NFCYes
SAR1.25 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body)
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL 2.1 TV-out), OTG
Size5.1 inches, 71.7 cm, 2, (~67.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy S5 Sport
PriceAbout 300 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsElectric Blue, Cherry Red
ModelsSM-G860, SM-G860P
SAR EU0.51 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight158 g (5.57 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands25, 26, 41
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2014, June. Released 2014, June
Announced2014, June. Released 2014, June
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 29 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions144 x 74 x 8.9 mm (5.67 x 2.91 x 0.35 in)
Music playUp to 77 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport Overview

About Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (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 S5 Sport 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 S5 Sport?

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport 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 S5 Sport 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 S5 Sport void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport.