How to Install TWRP and Root Galaxy J3 SM-J320YZ

•

October 03, 2016

•

2 min read

An official build of TWRP recovery is now available for the Samsung Galaxy J3. Thanks to folks over at TeamWin, the official maintainers of TWRP recovery.

For the unknown, with TWRP recovery installed on your Galaxy J3 you can root your phone by simply flashing the SuperSU zip by Chainfire. Or if you’d like to play Pokémon Go and use Android Pay while rooted, then get root via Magisk systemless interface instead of SuperSU. This way you’ll be able to bypass safetynet check, thanks to Magisk’s ability to disable root on-the-fly when needed.

Note: Make sure you backup all important files on your phone before proceeding.

How to Install Galaxy J3 TWRP recovery and get Root

[icon name=”download” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Download Galaxy J3 TWRP Recovery (.tar)

Download & save the Galaxy J3 TWRP recovery .tar file from the link above to your PC.
Install TWRP recovery using Odin on your PC.
Boot into TWRP recovery and take a full nandroid backup of your device using TWRP’s Backup option.
Get root access: There are two ways you can root Galaxy J3. Read the descriptions of both carefully before you decide.
1. SuperSU zip – If you just want root access and want it quick without workarounds to Safetynet to be able to use Android Pay or play Pokémon Go while rooted. Then getting root via SuperSU zip would serve the purpose. Follow the link below for detailed step-by-step guide.
  [icon name=”hand-o-right” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] How to Flash SuperSU zip and get Root on any Android device
2. Magisk systemless interface (recommended) – Getting root via Magisk systemless interface means you can disable root access on-the-fly when needed. This is particularly useful for apps that don’t work when your Android phone is rooted. Follow the link below for a detailed guide to get root with Magisk.
  [icon name=”hand-o-right” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] How to Get Root with Magisk Systemless Interface