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Rooting Samsung SM-J320FN

SM-J320FN

Rooting Samsung SM-J320FN

Needed software (PC)

  • Download Samsung Odin from http://odindownload.com. I have had no success with the OSX version of this software.
  • Using version 3.12.3
  • Download a Samsung USB Driver for PC.

Downloading firmware

  • Download J320FNXXU0APH1_J320FNNEE0APH1_J320FNXXU0APH1_HOME.tar.md5
  • Start Odin and click the AP button. Select the downloaded firmware (.md5) file.
  • Power off your phone and restart in download mode.
  • Connect your phone. The log should display something like "Added!!". Then click the Start button.
  • The phone will reboot when finished.
  • Follow the android installation instructions

Set developer mode

  • Start your phone.
  • Go to Settings -> About device -> Software Info
  • Tap multiple times on Build Number
  • Go to Settings -> Developer options
  • Select OEM unlock
  • Select USB debugging
  • Go to Settings -> Lock screen and security
  • Select Unknown sources

Flashing TWRP

  • Start your phone in download mode
  • Start Odin
  • Click the AP button and select the file TWRP_3.0.2-0_SM-J320F.tar.tar
  • Click Start

Installing SuperSU from TWRP

  • Transfer the file UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.78-XXXXXXX.zip to internal storage on the phone
  • Start the phone in recovery mode
  • In TWRP select Install and choose the transferred file

Installing Xposed

  • Transfer the file xposed-v87.0-sdk22-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-XXXX.zip to internal storage on the phone
  • Transfer the file XposedInstaller_3.XXX.apk to internal storage on the phone
  • Start the phone in recovery mode
  • In TWRP select Install and choose the transferred file
  • After reboot open app My Files
  • Find and install the XposedInstaller

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