Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 devices still receiving regular patch updates from Samsung. But, there is no chance for a Pie update. You are using this device for more than two years, and you can notice some lag or Sudden hand when you receive a call or a lot of group messages in Whatsapp. The problem is the update consist of some Bloatware. They keep adding non-usable apps. We should remove those apps, to improve the performance of your device. If you face issues like this, I advise you to root your device using the below steps. Follow steps one by one. Don’t skip any steps.
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Why should you Root Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
You have only 2 GB of RAM. It is not enough for Normal usage. Samsung is rolling out updates 60-90 Days Interval, But your warranty is already expired. It has a good Exynos 7870 Octa-Core processor. If we optimize correctly with correct Custom OS after rooting, we can see a lot of Improvements. So, after rooting, I can expect a 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 20-40% compared with your old usage. If you use Lite weight Custom ROMs, you can expect a 50-60% improvement in performance based on what custom OS you are choosing.
How to Root Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 ( SM-A320F / SM-A320FL / SM-A320Y )
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 comes with a flexible bootloader other than Verizon devices. Verizon devices come with a 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 that 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 2017. 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 2017 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;
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Check your device model number.
- Select TWRP Based on the mobile model number.
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Make sure your device battery is charged above 50%
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Backup your current files and data, just in case (save them on external storage).
Pre-Requirement Steps
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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 2017.
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Download and install the Samsung USB driver to your computer system.
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Also, download the ODIN software. Select the above Oreo version in the ODIN list. Install ODIN on your PC.
- Download Magisk.Zip (Latest Version) and Copy it to Your Phone Memory.
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Download and save the TWRP File. Please select the correct model number TWRP file.
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.
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Press the Volume Up button to continue when you see the warning message.
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Now, connect the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 mobile to the computer via USB cable.
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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.
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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.
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Click on “Start”
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Once the file is loaded into the device, reboot your device.
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Kudos, you have just Installed the TWRP on your Samsung Galaxy A3 2017. If you installed TWRP, Don’t turn on your mobile. Immediately, move to Magisk Installation steps.
Install Magisk in your Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 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.
- You can also install Magisk Manager in your Mobile Applications. You can check the Root status, using Root Checker.
What More?
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is a Mid-Range phone; Samsung releasing only security patch updates from their side. But, If you use Lite weight Custom Roms, you can expect a considerable performance Improvement. So, If you have little knowledge in tech, I advise you to Root and uninstall some unwanted apps. You can also flash some Custom ROMs. If you flash Custom ROM, check what is working and what is not working. It is wise to use Some Official Custom ROMs like Lineage.
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did not work, still had stock recovery
Did you get “PASS” Message in ODIN?
“Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache Data.”
I can see on this step these menu options only:
– Reboot system now
– Reboot to bootloader
– Apply update from ADB
– Apply update from SD card
– Wipe data/factory reset
– Wipe cache partition
– Mount /system
– View recovery logs
– Run graphics test
– Power off
I have chosen “Wipe cache partition,” then I was returned to the same menu.
“Return to Home of TWRP select Install.”
This I don’t understand, how can I get to this?
You boot into stock recovery. Un-tick Auto Reboot in ODIN and flash TWRP again.
“Once the file is loaded into the device, reboot your device.”
But Odin reboots the phone itself, I can’t reboot it.
“If you installed TWRP, Don’t turn on your mobile. Immediately, move to Magisk Installation steps.”
But the phone is already rebooted, i.e. turned on.
From this point, discrepancies begin between my results and your steps. After “Boot it Into recovery mode”, I don’t see “TWRP Recovery Mode”, I see the system menu that I described before.
samsung galaxy a3 2017 live demo unit???
We will try to provide a live video in the future.
Will this wipe the phone?
We Didn’t deal with the User Data. But, It is better to backup first.
TWRP cant read *.zip extension.
Maybe the file is broken. Download the file without Network Interruption.
I want to root my phone, can anyone that has experienced full success comment? I love this phone, want to install Dolby atmos or resurrection remix rom. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
The above method can support up to Oreo version. Take Complete Backup before the root process.
Hello,
SM-A320FL
Android Oreo
Odin 3.12.7
but… Odin fails!
Any hope to flash successfully another way?
PS: screen capture on-demand.
Uninstall any screen recorder app that is running in the background. You can install those apps, after the root process.
Er… There isn’t any screen capture app running in the background, either on the pc or the phone!
I just did a screen capture of Odin window after it fails.
Any other suggestions?
Can you mention your build number? If you need only root access, you can try with the Magisk only method also.
here also Odin fails
Can you mention the further error message?
when starting in Odin, it fails and the phone displays
“KERNEL REV. CHECK FAIL. DEVICE:3, BINARY:1”
I think you flashed wrong file. What is your current build number?
Hi,
I also tried to root the phone and got into the same troubles as Leonid. I uploaded the TWRP with no error. During restart, I pressed Vol up + Power + Home, and the default Android recovery showed up instead of TWRP recovery mode. I also used the right twrp file. Is there a solution?
Can you mention your current build number?
I followed all the steps (using the latest versions of everything, i.e., USB-drivers/Odin/TWRP), but I get a similar error message as zblerx reported June 14th (only one digit differ 5 vs. 3) on display:
KERNEL REV. CHECK FAIL DEVICE:5, BINARY:1
Odin states the following:
Added!!
recovery.img
RQT_CLOSE !!
Complete(Write) operation failed.
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
My A3 runs the following:
Android:
8.0.0
Build number:
R16NWA320FLXXS77CTFK
I only want to root my device, so is there some other method?
Is my assumption correct that if I only want to root the device, I do not need to use Odin/TWRP method, and I can achieve the same by installing the latest version of “Magisk Manager” according to this?:
http://www.androidinfotech.com/magisk-versions-download/#Installation_Method
We updated TWRP with the latest version. You can try it now.
I downloaded the TWRP again from the link above.
But I got the same error.
Are you sure you updated the new TWRP file as it is binary identical with the one I downloaded before entering my first comment on Sep 30th:
C:\Projects\Android\A320FL>FC /B “samsung_sm-a320fl_Oreo_TWRP_old.tar” “samsung_sm-a320fl_Oreo_TWRP.tar”
Comparing files samsung_sm-a320fl_Oreo_TWRP_old.tar and SAMSUNG_SM-A320FL_OREO_TWRP.TAR
FC: no differences encountered
Yes, we updated the mirror with a new recent file. You can try with the A320F TWRP file.
Thanks for the support so far!
However, as I have the A320FL and not the A320F, do I dare to use that TWRP file?
From the file name of the A320F file, it seems to be version 3.1.1-1, and I found another 3.4.0-0 from the official twrp site.
So, what is your suggestion? Should I first try the 3.4.0-0 and then the 3.1.1-1 if the first does not work?
Both models have the same processor. So, It will work.
I tried it now, and it works, ok!
Rooted an old Galaxy S6 and the same method (but other TWRP), and that device is also rooted now!
Thanks a lot for the support!
We feel happy..:)
Hi,
I have A3(2017) SM-A320FL.
The goal is to recover some deleted files.
Therefore I want to root.
USB debugging is on; USB configuration MTP (developer mode)
BUT: the phone is just charging. I can’t connect with USB.
No popup or something…just charging.
So, is there a way to root via the SD card?
Thanks for the support,
hopefully, Martin
You have to Boot into download mode to flash TWRP.
Hi,
I’m not able to load the TWRP with Odin on my device. The log shows:
recovery.img
RQT_CLOSE !!
Complete(Write) operation failed.
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Do you have any idea where the error is coming from?
Thanks a lot!
Rafael
Can you mention your build number?
The built number is:
R16NW.A320FLXXS9CTK2
Did you flash the FL version or F?. You should flash the correct TWRP file.
I tried to flashed the FL version: samsung_sm-a320fl_Oreo_TWRP.tar
Check with USB Debugging and OEM Unlock. Also, check with the PC Resource availability. Sometimes when you perform with low RAM availability, the process will fail, or the program will not respond.