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Home » Root » Root Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 SM-A510F/K/M/Y Nougat 7.0 using TWRP

Root Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 SM-A510F/K/M/Y Nougat 7.0 using TWRP

Last updated on April 15, 2019 By Selva Ganesh6 Comments

As you already know with 2 GB RAM, we can’t survive with this mobile now. Did you think the less RAM is a Problem? No. Consider Android Go devices; they come with 1 GB RAM, But with well optimized OS. So, You can now understand the Software and the OS; Apps are Problem. Specially Bloatware. So, IF we get rid of the Bloatware and Hibernate Apps, We can see some Improvements. If we use Custom ROM, We can Go up to Oreo version in Android. If you go to a higher version, they are optimized from the backend compare with the Older version. So, It is wise to flash Lite weight ROMs. Follow the below steps to achieve root on your device.
Samsung A5 2016 with Carrots

Table of Contents

  • Why should you Root Samsung Galaxy A5 2016?
  • How to Root Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 ( SM-A510F / SM-A510K / SM-A510M / SM-A510Y )
    • Things to check out for;
    • Pre-Requirement Steps
    • Flash TWRP using ODIN
    • Install Magisk in your Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 using TWRP
  • What More?

Why should you Root Samsung Galaxy A5 2016?

Simple, You have only 2 GB RAM, Samsung stopped Security patch updates and your warranty is already expired. But, It has good Exynos 7580 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 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 50-60% improvement in performance based on what custom OS you are choosing.

How to Root Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 ( SM-A510F / SM-A510K / SM-A510M / SM-A510Y )

Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 comes with a flexible bootloader other than Verizon devices. Verizon devices come with locked Bootloader. This means that the other 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 A5 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 A5 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

Enabling developer option

  • 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 A5 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-A510F
  • SM-A510K
  • SM-A510M
  • SM-A510Y

Flash TWRP using ODIN

Samsung A5 2016 Download Mode

 

  • 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.

Samsung A5 2016 Download Mode Warning Screen

 

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

  • Now, connect the Samsung Galaxy A5 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!!!

ODIN Added Message

 

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 good 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 tick the Auto Reboot.

Odin 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 A5 2016. If you installed TWRP, Don’t turn on your mobile. Immediately, move to Magisk Installation steps.

Install Magisk in your Samsung Galaxy A5 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.
  • You can also install Magisk Manager in your Mobile Applications. You can check Root status, using Root Checker.

What More?

Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 is a Mid-Range phone; Samsung Stopped 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.

Selva Ganesh

Selva Ganesh is a Chief Editor of this Blog. He is a Computer Engineer, An experienced Android Developer, Professional Blogger & addicted Web Developer. He runs Android Infotech which offers Problem Solving Articles around the globe.

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  1. Hakansays

    March 26, 2020 at 6:44 pm

    Hello, When will we install magisk as zip?

    Reply
    • Selva Ganeshsays

      March 27, 2020 at 1:37 pm

      You should install Magisk in the first TWRP boot.

      Reply
  2. blazingsays

    April 7, 2020 at 2:51 am

    Hi,
    I got stuck while installing twrp. I got a kernel error, and it failed. What do I do?

    Reply
    • Selva Ganeshsays

      April 7, 2020 at 9:31 pm

      Boot into recovery and Wipe Cache. When you can’t do that, Flash the stock firmware using ODIN.

      Reply
  3. neilossisays

    December 10, 2020 at 9:34 pm

    Hi,

    Can the SM-A510F TWRP file be used for SM-A510FD model ?

    Neil

    Reply
    • Selva Ganeshsays

      December 11, 2020 at 8:45 pm

      In terms of Root Duos and Single SIM are the same. You can try.

      Reply

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