Root Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 SM-J710F/FN/FQ/GN/K Nougat, Oreo using TWRP

Even if Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 Model didn’t get hit sales like J7 2015 Model, Lot of users bought this phone. In those days, We expect at least 3 GB RAM in this variant. But after one year Samsung just increased 0.5 GB RAM. Yes, J7 2015 model has 1.5 GB RAM, and this 2016 model has 2 GB RAM. But Exynos 7870 Octa-Core processor, It performs slightly well with it’s an older model. But in more extended usage, a lot of users faced lag issues. Some of the users still using this mobile. It is worth with it’s AMOLED Display. If you want your mobile back, follow below steps carefully.

Why should you Root Samsung Galaxy J7 2016?

With just 2 GB RAM you will feel a lot of lag and prolonged performance in long term usage. Your warranty also expired. So we can take the risk to optimize your mobile.  After root and Uninstalled Bloatware and hibernate some apps, you can expect 20-30% performance improvement. If you install custom Lite weight ROM, you can expect 50-70% improvement in performance.

How to Root Samsung Galaxy J7 2016? (SM-J710F / SM-J710FQ/ SM-J710GN / SM-J710K)

Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 International 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.

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 J7 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 J7 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 J7 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 (Download Latest version) and RMM State Bypass, Copy it to Your Phone Memory. We Need to flash RMM State to avoid OEM Lock automatically in future after the Root process. 

• Download and save the TWRP File. Select Correct TWRP file from Below. This TWRPs can support Up to Oreo.

• SM-J710F

• SM-J710FN

• SM-J710FQ

• SM-J710GN

• SM-J710K

Flash TWRP using ODIN

 

 

• Connect your USB Cable with PC. Switch off your device. Then, enter into Download mode. To do this; press and hold down the Volume Down + Home + Power buttons at the same time and connect your micro USB Cable.

 

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

• Now, connect the J7 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 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 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/CF-Auto-Root on your Samsung Galaxy J7 2016. If you installed TWRP, Don’t turn on your mobile. Immediately, move to Magisk Installation steps.

Install Magisk, RMM State in your Samsung J7 2016 using TWRP

• 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 Magisk.Zip. After Installation again Navigate to Home select Install. Select RMM State Bypass.

• After the Installation Reboot Your Mobile.