Root Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 SM-A310F/M/N0/Y Nougat 7.0 using TWRP

Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 is like a flagship, Not in Hardware level, But in Software level. You can Expect Two significant upgrades. But, Samsung stopped Updates, with Just 1.5 GB RAM, we will struggle a lot in daily usage. If we remove some Bloatware apps and Hibernate some apps, we can expect a lot more Performance. The Processor is a Quad-Core processor. If we have an Octa-Core processor, We can expect Lot more compare with standard devices. To achieve root on your device, follow the below steps.

Why should you Root Samsung Galaxy A3 2016?

You have only 1.5 GB of RAM. It is not enough for Normal usage. Samsung stopped updates for your device and also your warranty is expired, So there is no giveaway here. It has a Mid-Range Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 / Exynos 7578 processor. If we optimize correctly with correct Custom OS after rooting, we can see some Improvements. So, after rooting, I can expect Lag free experience? Probably. Also if we hibernate and eliminate a lot of unwanted apps, and optimize some apps, your device is hardware limited. But, within these limits, we can enhance the performance by 20-30% compared with your old usage. If you use Lite weight Custom ROMs, you can expect a 40-50% improvement in performance based on what custom OS you are choosing.

How to Root Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 ( SM-A310F / SM-A310M / SM-A310N0 / SM-A310Y )

Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 comes with a flexible bootloader other than Verizon devices. Verizon devices come with locked Bootloader. This means that different smartphone variants can be easily rooted. Also, the device can accept to install TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery file/app alike.

TWRP recovery is a custom recovery file which must be installed on Samsung Galaxy devices because you can root them successfully. In this article, we explained the easiest method to follow and install TWRP recovery on Samsung Galaxy A3 2016. However, the tool required for rooting this device is the Magisk App.

With the help of TWRP Recovery, you can quickly flash the latest version of Magisk into your Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 to gain root access. Before sharing the tutorial, you may want to know that, with the TWRP recovery present on your device, you can easily install any custom ROM or firmware. Does it seem complicated? Relax, everything will be explained succinctly in bullets.

Things to check out for;

• Check your device model number.

• Select TWRP Based on the mobile model number.

• Make sure your device battery is charged above 50%

• Backup your current files and data, just in case (save them on external storage).

Pre-Requirement Steps

• Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock in your mobile. To do this; go to settings >>> about >>> Tap on the “Build Number” 7-10 times consistently to enable “Developer Options,” then go to the “Developer Options” and enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock. There is no complicated process in the Samsung Galaxy A3 2016.

• Download and install the Samsung USB driver to your computer system.

• Also, download the ODIN software. Select above Oreo version in the ODIN list. Install ODIN in your PC.

• Download Magisk.Zip (Latest Version) and Copy it to Your Phone Memory.

• Download and save the TWRP File. Please select correct model number TWRP file.

• SM-A310F

• SM-A310M

• SM-A310N0

• SM-A310Y

Flash TWRP using ODIN

• Restart the device. Then, enter into Download mode. To do this; press and hold down the Volume Down + Home+ Power buttons at the same time for some time.

• Press the Volume Up button to continue when you see the warning message.

• Now, connect the Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 mobile to the computer via USB cable.

• Launch the Odin app on your computer. If the device is detected by this app (Odin), it will show you a message that reads – added!!!

However, if the device is not correctly connected to the PC, you won’t see this message. So, you have to check the USB cable if it is reasonable and reconnect the device.

• After connecting the Samsung device, click on the PDA/PA button to browse/search and get the TWRP from where you saved it on your PC. Also, navigate to “options” and un-tick the Auto-Reboot.

• Click on “Start”

• Once the file is loaded into the device, reboot your device.

• Kudos, you have just Installed the TWRP on your Samsung Galaxy A3 2016. If you installed TWRP, Don’t turn on your mobile. Immediately, move to Magisk Installation steps.

Install Magisk in your Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 using TWRP

• Boot it Into recovery mode->Volume Up+ Home +Power Button.

• Now it Will Boot into TWRP Recovery Mode.

• Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache Data.

• Return to Home of TWRP select Install.

• Select Magisk.Zip.

• After the Installation Reboot Your Mobile.

Selva Kumar A

Selva Kumar is an Android Devices Enthusiast, Who Can Talk and Write About Anything If You Give a Hint About the respective devices. He is a Computer Science Graduate, Making His Career towards this Technology. He is always eager to try new Android devices — not only Software level but Hardware-level Also. Beyond this, He is a Good Swimmer, Guitarist.