I have the Straight Talk Samsung Galaxy J3 SM-S320VL and I am looking to root the phone but have been unable to find a solution, I have tried SMSroot, King root and a couple of others but no luck as of yet.
Samsung Galaxy J3 SM-S320VL rooting assistance
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I have the same phone. And have had pretty much the same luck. Kingroot tried to root it a few times but always failed. Anyone else out there manage to get this phone rooted yet?
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Need help
I bought this phone through Walmart like everyone in this forem and I looked forever for this root cant find it but they have rooted this same phone but not through Walmart but from virgin mobile. so It does not have the same model number but I think it can be done the same way. so if anyone can figure this out reply to me. ifeatsamsung.com/root-samsung-galaxy-j3-2016/
I bought this phone through Walmart like everyone in this forem and I looked forever for this root cant find it but they have rooted this same phone but not through Walmart but from virgin mobile. so It does not have the same model number but I think it can be done the same way. so if anyone can figure this out reply to me. ifeatsamsung.com/root-samsung-galaxy-j3-2016/
Same Issue
I found several sets of instructions for rooting similar models of the Samsung Galaxy Sky J3, but none that have the specific model of SM-S320VL, which is what mine shows when you put it into download mode. I can get Odin to recognize it, but the only version of TWRP I can find is for the SM-J320YZ. From what I understand, most of the Galaxy Sky J3 models are similar and the model numbers vary by the carrier they were produced for. All that being said, I don't want to flash a bad recovery and brick my phone, so any info as far as that goes would be appreciated.
*EDIT*: To clarify, I realize this post was about rooting the SM-S320VL, but I wanted to install a custom recovery and make a backup of the phone before I got started on that process which is why I was talking about installing TWRP.
I found several sets of instructions for rooting similar models of the Samsung Galaxy Sky J3, but none that have the specific model of SM-S320VL, which is what mine shows when you put it into download mode. I can get Odin to recognize it, but the only version of TWRP I can find is for the SM-J320YZ. From what I understand, most of the Galaxy Sky J3 models are similar and the model numbers vary by the carrier they were produced for. All that being said, I don't want to flash a bad recovery and brick my phone, so any info as far as that goes would be appreciated.
*EDIT*: To clarify, I realize this post was about rooting the SM-S320VL, but I wanted to install a custom recovery and make a backup of the phone before I got started on that process which is why I was talking about installing TWRP.
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Odin fails trying to flash any of the versions of twrp available for the other versions of this phone. It doesn't hurt the phone. I've tried it several times with different builds I've found for the j3 2016 phones.
Sent from my SM-S320VL using Tapatalk
Sent from my SM-S320VL using Tapatalk
Has to do with unlocking the boot loader
Sent from my SM-S320VL using Tapatalk
Sent from my SM-S320VL using Tapatalk
"OneClickRoot states it has a method for our version but, $36.00 is a hefty fee for only root access..."
(Correction) - I asked the tech with O.C.R. and they informed me there was no method as of yet.
(Correction) - I asked the tech with O.C.R. and they informed me there was no method as of yet.
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anyone figure this out yet? need to get this baby unlocked before christmas! sm-s320vl...
I don't think this phone is actually the same as the other phones labeled J3 2016. Even though this is marketed on sites like walmart and amazon as a Samsung Galaxy Sky J3 or Samsung Galaxy J3 Sky. Which might be a part of the reason the odin downloads always fail. So no luck still on getting this rooted in any way.
I put a request to samsung for your kernel source so if at least one person steps up as a tester as I don't own nor have access to this device I'll help yall gain root once the source is posted.
Requirements as tester-
Windows pc
Odin
I don't have to hold your hand using odin
And supply your stock boot.img
Requirements as tester-
Windows pc
Odin
I don't have to hold your hand using odin
And supply your stock boot.img
How do I grab the stock boot.img? Everything I've seen uses DD and requires already having root
Sent from my SM-S320VL using Tapatalk
Sent from my SM-S320VL using Tapatalk
I already found one. I don't know if it's your current firmware tho.
APJ3? Is that your last 4 of your current firmware?
Root on a Samsung galaxy sky SM-S320VL does anyone know?
Is there any one who knows how to root this particular phone. I just bought one but didn't research it prior. There has to be a way. Anyone with help who might know please!!
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Samsung galaxy sky SM-S320VL? Any experts on how to to root this one? ThAnks guys!
Is there any one who knows how to root this particular phone. I just bought one but didn't research it prior. There has to be a way. Anyone with help who might know please!!
---------- Post added at 09:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:36 PM ----------
Samsung galaxy sky SM-S320VL? Any experts on how to to root this one? ThAnks guys!
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