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Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
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Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime

Released: 2014, September 30. Released 2014, OctoberPrice: About 140 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), upgradable to 5.0.2/5.1.1 (Lollipop), Android 5.1 (Lollipop) - G531F
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53, Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (Value Edition)
GPUAdreno 306, Mali-400 (Value Edition)
NFCYes (G530F, G530FZ models)
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~66.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy Grand Prime
PriceAbout 140 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsWhite, Gray, Gold
ModelsSM-G5306W, SM-G5308W, SM-G5309W, SM-G530BT, SM-G530F, SM-G530FQ, SM-G530FZ, SM-G530FZ, SM-G530H, SM-G531F, SM-G531H, SM-G530T, SM-G530W, SM-G530Y, SM-G530AZ, SM-G531Y, SM-G530T1, SM-G531M, SM-G530A, SM-G530M, SM-G531BT, SM-G530MU, SM-G530P
SAR EU0.28 W/kg (head) 0.33 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.2
StatusDiscontinued
Weight156 g (5.50 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm), Spreadtrum SC7730 (Value Edition)
DisplayContrast ratio: 756 (nominal), 1.935 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - G530F, G530FZ, G530Y
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - G530F, G530H, G530FZ, G530Y, G531F
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8 - G530F
FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2014, September 30. Released 2014, October
Announced2014, September 30. Released 2014, October
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 17 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions144.8 x 72.1 x 8.6 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.34 in)
Music playUp to 75 h
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 63dB / Noise 60dB / Ring 68dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 520Basemark X: 1904
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -95.0dB / Crosstalk -93.9dB

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Overview

About Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm), Spreadtrum SC7730 (Value Edition) , 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 Grand Prime 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 Grand Prime?

The Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime 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 Grand Prime 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 Grand Prime void warranty?

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

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime run?

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