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Home » Root » Root Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 SM-G390F/Y Oreo 8.1 using TWRP

Root Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 SM-G390F/Y Oreo 8.1 using TWRP

Last updated on April 30, 2019 By Selva Kumar A9 Comments

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 designed to stay rugged in Mid-Ranger, So the Specs are Mid-End Compare with Flagship devices. With only 2 GB RAM and Quad-core processor, You can feel lag in Daily usage. We can Improve performance by Removing some Bloatware and Hibernate some apps. If you are a regular user, You use this device for calling and chat purpose; you don’t need root. But, If you try to use some massive games or applications root and flash Custom ROM, you can get the expected performance. If you use Lite Weight rom and Good RAM Management OS, you can get more performance.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 with Small Plants

Table of Contents

  • Why should you Root Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4?
  • How to Root Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 ( SM-G390F / SM-G390Y )
    • Things to check out for;
    • Pre-Requirement Steps
    • Flash TWRP using ODIN
    • Install Magisk in your Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 using TWRP
  • What More?

Why should you Root Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4?

You have only 2 GB of RAM. It is not enough for Normal usage. Samsung still rolling out Security patch updates on 60-90 days Interval. But, It is based on Old OS, So we can’t expect Many optimizations. It has an Exynos 7570 Octa-Core 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 30-40% compared with your old usage. If you use Lite weight Custom ROMs, you can expect a 50-80% improvement in performance based on what custom OS you are choosing.

How to Root Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 ( SM-G390F / SM-G390Y )

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 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 the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4. 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 Xcover 4 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 Xcover 4.

  • 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-G390F
  • SM-G390Y

Flash TWRP using ODIN

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 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 Galaxy Xcover 4 Download Mode Warning Screen

 

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

  • Now, connect the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 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 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 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 Galaxy Xcover 4. If you installed TWRP, Don’t turn on your mobile. Immediately, move to Magisk Installation steps.

Install Magisk in your Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 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 Xcover 4 is a Mid-End phone; We can’t expect Massive Improvement. 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 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.

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  1. johnsays

    July 15, 2019 at 2:24 am

    Didn’t work get stuck at system updating

    Reply
    • Selva Ganeshsays

      July 15, 2019 at 1:42 pm

      Did you boot into recovery first? or you boot normal?

      Reply
      • johnsays

        July 16, 2019 at 12:34 am

        after flashed Twrp File with odin in Download mod, it restart and stuck at system is ubdating
        And Recovery didn’t chanced to Twrp

        Reply
      • Anderssays

        August 26, 2019 at 12:12 pm

        Twrp SM-G390F for Pie, sombody ? 🙂

        Reply
        • Selva Ganeshsays

          August 26, 2019 at 1:00 pm

          Currently you can do this using Magisk patched firmware.

          Reply
  2. sjisays

    September 5, 2019 at 5:23 am

    Twrp SM-G390F doesnt work with Android 9.0 Pie 🙁

    Reply
    • Selva Ganeshsays

      September 5, 2019 at 5:36 am

      This method will support only up to Oreo Version. You can try Magisk method for Pie version.

      Reply
  3. dj marksays

    July 5, 2020 at 5:00 am

    pero yo hice todos los paso y no veo que se me ha rooteado

    Reply
    • Selva Ganeshsays

      July 5, 2020 at 3:12 pm

      ¿Puedes mencionar tu número de compilación actual? ¿Estuviste en Oreo o actualizaste a Pie?

      Reply

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