How to Root Samsung Galaxy J5 SM-J500F [variants]

If you are looking for an easy and working method to root Samsung Galaxy J5 Smartphone, then you're on right place. Here at NasirTech you'll find a simple step by step guide to root Galaxy J5 running on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop official firmware. The device was last updated to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop (February 2016). If you own the device, then you can now root it using the below tutorial.

So, want to root your Galaxy J5? Continue reading this page to get all the necessary steps to successfully root your device. The root file (CF-Auto-Root) we used in this tutorial is safe and have nearly 100% success rate. We'll use Odin software to flash the root file.

The tutorial is made with simple step by step guide, so that even an android newbie user can follow and successfully root his/her device. However, in this process you may loss your personal data and settings. So, we recommend you to follow all the backup instructions before proceed to rooting guide.

Caution

• This rooting tutorial is only applicable for Samsung Galaxy J5. So, don't try this in any other android device. Check your device model number from- Settings-About Phone. 
• Rooting voids your phone's manufacturer warranty. However, you can get back the warranty anytime by flashing official firmware.
• This guide is for educational purpose and you should try this at your own risk. We are not responsible if your device experience a soft brick after following this tutorial.

Pre-Requisites:

• Create a data backup of the device.
• Download Samsung Galaxy J5 USB driver and install the derivers on the device.
• Go to “Settings” > “Developer Options” and then enable USB Debugging mode and OEM unlocking.
• Keep a sufficient battery life (60% – 50%)
• Deactivate your antivirus guard temporary.

All the above pre-requisites are very important and must be followed before proceed to installation guide. Hope you get all the above points and done as mentioned. Now, you are ready to move to the final step of this tutorial where we have arranged a step by step details guide on how to root Galaxy J5 running on official firmware.

How to Root Samsung Galaxy J5 with CF Auto Root

1. Download CF Auto Root for your Galaxy J5 device based on the build number. Go to “Settings” > “About Phone” and get the build number.
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• Samsung Galaxy J5 SM-J500F
• Samsung Galaxy J5 SM-J500F/DS
• Samsung Galaxy J5 SM-J500FN
• Samsung Galaxy J5 SM-J500G
• Samsung Galaxy J5 SM-J500H
• Samsung Galaxy J5 SM-J500H/DS
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2. Extract the downloaded CF Auto root file.
3. Power off the mobile and press and hold “Volume Down”, “Home” and “Power Button” together and boot in to download Mode.[ads-post]
4. Connect the device to PC with a USB cable.
5. Run CF Auto Root file and click Odin3. exe file and run the application.
6. You will see “Added” message in Odin if you have installed USB drivers for the device.
7. ID: COM bar will fill in blue color.
8. Click “PDA” and select .tar.md5 file form the extracted folder.
9. Click “Start” and start jailbreak Galaxy J5.
10. Your J5 device will automatically reboot after a successive flashing and you can see a PASS message in green in Odin.

Congrats! You have completed the tutorial to root Galaxy J5 running on official firmware. Hope you successfully done the rooting process. If you followed everything as mentioned in the above tutorial, then your Galaxy J5 should now rooted and you have complete control over your device. Now, install apps that ask root permission or flash various custom ROMs. To verify your device is rooted or not, you can download and run the Root Checker App from Google Play Store.