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Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos
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Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos

Released: 2014, October. Released 2014, NovemberPrice: About 290 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 (Lollipop)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
NFCYes (LTE model only)
SAR0.23 W/kg (head)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~71.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy A5 Duos
PriceAbout 290 EUR
RadioFM radio, recording
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsPearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold
ModelsSM-A500G, SM-A500H, SM-A500M, SM-A5000, SM-A500F, A5000
SAR EU0.23 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
StatusDiscontinued
Weight123 g (4.34 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2014, October. Released 2014, November
Announced2014, October. Released 2014, November
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.26 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 69h

Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos Overview

About Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with 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 A5 Duos 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 A5 Duos?

The Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos 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 A5 Duos 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 A5 Duos void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos.