After the One UI Update, Samsung realized, How much people love the software experience. To retain the users, Samsung Rolling, out the updates to most of the phones as possible. Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro 2017 also received this Pie 9.0 based upgrade. But, the problem after the Pie update is, It makes the Root process complicated. The Android version Increased, the more we are struggling to find the root process. But, Fortunately, Due to Exynos Processor, Most of the Samsung Mobile variants can be rooted. It is not a case for Snapdragon processors. We have to go further steps to achieve root on Snapdragon devices. Here We are going to root your mobile using TWRP. Some devices we used the Patched Magisk method.
When you are a regular user, I don’t advise you to do the root process. After the root, you will not get updates from Samsung. When you worry about the Bloatware Apps, you can Disable the System Apps using ADB commands. If you are a Developer or regular root apps user, you can follow the below guide to root your mobile.
If you are a Developer or Regular Root apps user, The great news is we have TWRP. So you can try multiple Custom ROMs and can reach all Root levels. But, you can’t root like Old method. We need to unlock the bootloader. It is only one extra step. So, to reduce confusion, I split the Steps into small parts. The First one is the Unlock Bootloader. And the Second one is flashing TWRP and installing files using TWRP. The method is based on TWRP so that we can expect a high success rate.
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Why should you Root Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro 2017?
You should have a strong reason for rooting. Samsung Already released One UI 9.0 Pie and is already optimized. You have Enough 2/3 GB RAM and Powerful Exynos 7870 Octa-Core processor to use daily apps without Lag. You can use this device without lag for years until Samsung mess with some Bloatware. But beyond, this not go reasons, you are addicted to some root apps, or you are a frequent user of some Custom OS, you can proceed further. But if you want to root because everybody is doing, I advise you, don’t root If you didn’t have any experience. For regular users, It can become a Nightmare.
How to Install TWRP on and Root Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro 2017 Pie 9.0 using Magisk (SM-J530F, SM-J530FM, SM-J530G, SM-J530GM, SM-J530Y, SM-J530YM)
First of all, thanks to ananjaser1211 – XDA Senior developer for finding this way. Additional to this, we should thank XDA Developers- topjohnwu (For Magisk- this genius is a one who discovered and maintaining Magisk). Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro 2017 variants come with a flexible bootloader. This means that the smartphone can be easily rooted. Also, the device can accept to install TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery file/app alike.
In the below method, we are going to Root this device by using TWRP, and then we are going to install Magisk and other files. Before this, In All Samsung devices, we Install TWRP first and Install Magisk Second hand. We are doing the same here. I Know sometimes we used Magisk only method. But, Now We got working TWRP. You can install TWRP using the official App after root to get regular updates. 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 J5 Pro 2017. However, the tool required for rooting this device is the TWRP and Magisk App.
With the help of TWRP Recovery, you can quickly flash the latest version of Magisk into your J5 Pro 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;
Check your device model number.
- Don’t try with the other variants.
- Install Latest Magisk Manager.
Make sure your device battery is charged above 50%
Backup your current files and data- Full Data Loss Process (save them on external storage).
- You cannot use Samsung Pay, Secured folder, and some official apps from Samsung.
- You can’t update your firmware, to get new firmware you have to follow the below steps with the latest firmware.
- Read the full tutorial before the process.
Pre-Requirement Steps
Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock on 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 J5 Pro 2017.
Download and install the Samsung USB driver to your computer system.
Also, download the ODIN software. Select the above Oreo version in the ODIN list. Install ODIN on your PC.
- You need three files- TWRP and Encryption. Based on your model number, select the TWRP and Kernel. Magisk and DM-verity-Encrypt are the same for both model numbers.
- Download TWRP-3.3.0-j7y17lte-Pie-J530.tar and copy it on your PC.
- Download no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip copy it on your Pendrive With OTG Cable. You can refer to the uses of OTG. (Or, you can prefer external SD Card)
Unlock Bootloader
Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock on 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 J5 Pro 2017.
- Switch off your device. Enter into Download Mode-> Volume Up+Volume Down+Power Button and Connect your mobile with PC using USB Cable. When Download mode warning screen Appears, Press Volume Up button to unlock Bootloader.
- The above process will wipe your User Data. After Setup your device, Please recheck the OEM Unlock in the settings. Sometimes It Will Lock Again.
Flash TWRP using ODIN
- Switch off your Mobile. Enter into Download mode->Volume Down+ Volume Up Buttons and Connect Your Mobile To PC via USB Cable, After Samsung Logo Appear, Release all keys.
- After entering into Download Mode, it will say Warning, Press Volume Up button to continue.
- Launch Odin Application.
- It Will Show the message added.
- If you did not get this message Repeat the above steps.
- After Getting Added Message Select, AP/PDA Button, then Browse for the Firmware file selects it. Un-Tick the Auto-Reboot.
- Press Start wait for the tasks to complete. After the process complete, Press Volume Down+ Power button to exit Download mode. When the screen goes off, Immediately Press Volume Up + Volume Down+ Power buttons to boot into Recovery mode.
- After entering into TWRP recovery mode, Go to Wipe Data/Factory Reset and Select Yes to wipe data. It will erase your saved data in your device. Don’t Boot into OS, In the TWRP menu, Advanced->Reboot> Recovery.
Install Magisk and encryption in your Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro 2017 using TWRP
- Insert Your Pendrive with OTG Cable. If you have SD Card, We don’t need Pendrive because we saved the files in SD Card.
- If you didn’t reboot to recovery using the menu, You could use physical keys. Boot it into recovery mode->Volume Up + 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 encrypt.zip. Same process on Magisk.zip installation.
- You should Install One by One. Don’t use the “Add more zips” feature in TWRP. After the Installation Reboot Your Mobile.
- If you didn’t find Magisk in App Drawer, after the reboot, You could also install Magisk.apk in your Mobile Applications. Encryption disabler is used to avoid the Encryption issue after rooting. You can check your root status using Root Checker.
What More?
In my opinion, you don’t need rooting for your Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro 2017. If you thought you could Improve Performance By root; With the Exynos 7870 Octa-Core processor and 3/4 GB RAM, your device can perform well. If you don’t know how much RAM you need, You will never use this much RAM. You should not Boot into Normal OS Booting, by pressing the power button, after the twrp flash. If you accidentally urged and boot into the regular OS, Don’t panic, after setup everything, flash TWRP again using ODIN. If you root your device, because of the battery drain issues, you can optimize your battery without root. When Bloatware apps are your problem, you can Disable Bloatware apps using adb commands.
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.
twrp not working
Can you mention the Errors you face? What is Your Model Number?
samsung j530f android pie.
Your model is the International unlocked variant. It should work well with the mentioned TWRP. Where are you facing the issue? After the TWRP Flash?
Same here: after flashing TWRP and rebooting – the J530F hangs at the black screen showing “Samsung Galaxy J5 – android”. I left it on for multiple hours.
ATM I could get it to reboot (power+volume down) and into download mode (power+volume down+menu straight after reboot), but what should I do now? Please help.
You can use Samsung SmartSwitch. It is a safe way to flash firmware without affecting data.
despite uploading witch Odin, It boots to standard recovery.
booting makes standard recovery not twrp.
twrp flashed witch Odin and not work.
Did you get the “PASS” in ODIN? You should boot into Temporary TWRP and FLash magisk in the first boot. Or Else you will lose Root access.
And Samsung J5 (2016)???
J5 2016 model has a Nougat version. We already added a separate method for that. Refer Below.
http://www.androidinfotech.com/root-samsung-galaxy-j5-2016-sm-j510f-gn-k-s-nougat/
Não funcionou no meu, SM-j530G android 9.0 Pacth 1 de Novembro (Brazil)
Seria Ótimo se gravasse um vídeo fazendo o procedimento, assim não ficariam dúvidas de como fazer e se realmente funciona!
Estamos trabalhando nos tutoriais do YouTube. Você pode esperar o lançamento em breve.
Você pode fazer o flash do TWRP usando ODIN? Que erro você obteve?
O TWRP pode suportar a versão Pie.
This method does not work for me, SAMSUNG SM-J530FM Android 9.
ERROR Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed (RECOVERY)
Did you unlock your bootloader? You should flash the no-verity before the Magisk flash.
Thanks for answer, yes bootloader unlocked
FRP: OFF
OEM: OFF
It tripped your stock firmware. You have to flash the firmware using ODIN. After that, try again. You should flash the Magisk in the first boot of TWRP. IF you missed, you would lose TWRP.
Flashed with ODIN It shows the same ERROR
You should flash the Correct firmware based on your region and model number.
Bro, I flashed the phone with ODIN
Phone turned on and activated
FRP: OFF
OEM: OFF
I try with your instructions root phone
When I try Flash with Odin TWRP-3.3.0-j7y17lte-Pie-J530.tar
it says ERROR
ERROR Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed (RECOVERY).
Flash the stock firmware again. It tripped recovery. So, you have to flash the Stock firmware to revert the official binaries.
OK. so after I install twrp through Odin, there are no files in my phone’s internal storage left only TWRP folder. 10GB out of 10GB…. how I supposed to reboot my phone if there is no system files left.. and it’s stuck in a boot loop. I did installed encryp.zip. It doesn’t help. I did this like ten times doesn’t work idk…
You accidentally wiped System OS in the Wipe Cache. Flash the stock firmware again using ODIN.
This method doesn´t work for me on android 9; it works in an earlier version of android.
The TWRP can support up to Pie 9.0 version. Can you mention your current firmware build number?
Bom dia
Estou com problema consigo instalar o twrp j5pro j530g mas na hora de entrar no twrp não da certo fica em loop na tela galaxy j5 pro poderia mim auxiliar nesse problema
Você pode mencionar seu número de compilação atual?
Boa noite meu número de compilação e PPR1.180610.011 j530GUBU6CSK1
Depois de entrar no TWRP. Limpe o cache e instale o magisk.
Poderia também mim ajudar como desbloquear o carregador de inicialização não consegui entender como vc faz no meu j5 pro j530g desde já agradeço
Inicialize no modo Download e pressione Aumentar volume. Isso lhe dará a mensagem de aviso.
FUNCIONA EM BINARIO 7?
Você pode mencionar o número da sua compilação?
Hello Selva
I want to run my SM-J530F with adoptable storage and have been trying desperately for several days to root the phone. Unfortunately, even with your detailed instructions, I did not succeed.
After unsuccessful attempts and the reset to the official firmware, I set USB debugging, and oem unlock and put the phone into download mode by pressing vol down/home/power (and then Vol up). With “ODIN 3.13.1” i flash “twrp-3.3.0-j7y17lze-Pie-530.tar” (contains recovery.img) in the AP tab. Odin acknowledges with the pass. But with or without auto rebooting in Odin, I never get into the twrp menu!
Question 1: You write in the second last paragraph of unlocking Bootloader: Enter to Download Mode-> Volume Up+Volume Down+Power Button, then press volume up to unlock Bootloader. The above process wipes your user data.
a) For unlocking Bootloader (= Download Mode), I have to click Vol down+Home+Power Button, then press volume up to confirm Vol up. Is this a typo in your description?
b) Calling the download mode does not delete any data(?).
2nd question: How do I get into the Recovery Mode? After several attempts, I always end up with the Samsung logo and the normal boot. In this situation, can I flash directly with Odin again and then have the possibility to enter TWRP mode again? (In the download mode, “Custom Binary” will be displayed before flashing back). Can you explain the call to Recovery Mode even better for dummies?
Thank you for your answer for the time being!
Kurt
Download mode will not wipe your data.
You should exit download mode after the flash of TWRP by pressing Volume down+power and immediately boot into recovery using Use Volume Up+Power to enter into recovery mode. When you boot into the normal OS, you will lose TWRP.
I could do it in one hour, but after reading your comment, I have second thoughts…Did you manage to get it rooted in the end and then run it with adoptable storage??
Hi!
I have a Samsung J530F, Android 9 with the latest updates :
– Kernel version : 3.18.91-16642474 #1 Thu Nov 12 20:18:18 KST 2020
Does the TWRP you mention can run on my device?
Thank you so much!
Yes, It will work up to the Pie version.