How to Install TWRP and Root Galaxy J5 on Marshmallow 6.0.1 Update

The Samsung Galaxy J5 (J500H) is finally receiving the much awaited Marshmallow 6.0.1 update with software build PG2. But as is the case with software updates, you might be concerned about root access on Galaxy J5 after installing the Marshmallow 6.0.1 OTA update to your device.

Well, thanks to developer ganesh varma over at xda, a new version of TWRP recovery is already available for the Galaxy J5 running on Marshmallow 6.0.1 PG2 firmware.

The new TWRP recovery is reportedly working fine for the Galaxy J5 on Marshmallow, and flashing the latest SuperSU zip from TWRP’s install menu gets your J5 rooted too on the 6.0.1 update.

Grab the Galaxy J5 TWRP for Marshmallow 6.0.1 from the download link below and follow the instruction to get rooted.


[icon name=”download” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Download Galaxy J5 TWRP recovery:  J500F/M  |  J500H

Note: For updated builds of TWRP and other latest stuff, check the original development page by the dev. And while you’re there, don’t forget to hit thanks button and appreciate the developer’s hard work.

Instructions to Install TWRP and Root Galaxy J5 on Marshmallow 6.0.1

  1. Install TWRP Recovery using Odin.
    └ Get the TWRP recovery .tar.md5 file from the download link above.
  2. Boot into TWRP recovery and take a full backup (optional) from the recovery options.
  3. Flash SuperSU zip from TWRP recovery.

That’s all. Enjoy root access and TWRP recovery on your Galaxy J5 running on Marshmallow 6.0.1 update. Happy Androiding!

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8 Comments

  1. Hi

    Nice tutorial on how to root Galaxy J5,but could you please remove the download link and instead redirect to my thread over xda. There’s a lot of information regarding flashing and issues over there and also i keep updating with new releases. We developers work hard and want users to checkout our work which makes us feel good. 🙂

    Thanks.

    1. Hello Ganesh,

      Thanks for the time and effort you put in making TWRP for the J5. We and every other person using your TWRP builds loves you. I’ve updated the post and added a note with link to your original development thread over at xda, so that users know where to look for updated builds and thank you for your hard work.

      Hope that’s okay with you.

  2. Hi

    Nice tutorial on how to root Galaxy J5,but could you please remove the download link and instead redirect to my thread over xda. There’s a lot of information regarding flashing and issues over there and also i keep updating with new releases. We developers work hard and want users to checkout our work which makes us feel good. 🙂

    Thanks.

    1. Hello Ganesh,

      Thanks for the time and effort you put in making TWRP for the J5. We and every other person using your TWRP builds loves you. I’ve updated the post and added a note with link to your original development thread over at xda, so that users know where to look for updated builds and thank you for your hard work.

      Hope that’s okay with you.

  3. Hi

    Nice tutorial on how to root Galaxy J5,but could you please remove the download link and instead redirect to my thread over xda. There’s a lot of information regarding flashing and issues over there and also i keep updating with new releases. We developers work hard and want users to checkout our work which makes us feel good. 🙂

    Thanks.

    1. Hello Ganesh,

      Thanks for the time and effort you put in making TWRP for the J5. We and every other person using your TWRP builds loves you. I’ve updated the post and added a note with link to your original development thread over at xda, so that users know where to look for updated builds and thank you for your hard work.

      Hope that’s okay with you.

  4. Hi

    Nice tutorial on how to root Galaxy J5,but could you please remove the download link and instead redirect to my thread over xda. There’s a lot of information regarding flashing and issues over there and also i keep updating with new releases. We developers work hard and want users to checkout our work which makes us feel good. 🙂

    Thanks.

    1. Hello Ganesh,

      Thanks for the time and effort you put in making TWRP for the J5. We and every other person using your TWRP builds loves you. I’ve updated the post and added a note with link to your original development thread over at xda, so that users know where to look for updated builds and thank you for your hard work.

      Hope that’s okay with you.

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