How to Install Official TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 and Root it

Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (codename: a5xelte) was launched in December 2015. The phone came out of the box with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and was later upgraded to Android 7.0 Nougat. Recently, this device received official TWRP recovery support. So, on this page, we will guide you in installing the TWRP Recovery on Galaxy A5 2016. This guide contains written instructions and a video tutorial to help you install it quickly. Make sure to download the required files and then jump straight into instructions on installing TWRP Recovery on Galaxy A5 2016.

Remember that before heading to the process, you must unlock the device bootloader first. As smartphone OEMs provide a locked bootloader to their devices due to security concerns, you will need to unlock the bootloader to install any third-party file. Then, you will be able to install TWRP Custom Recovery on your Galaxy A5 2016 device and root as well. The TWRP Recovery can also take Nandroid backups, restore, wipe out system/data/cache, and more.

TWRP Recovery and its Advantages

The Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) is open-source custom recovery image software specifically designed for Android-based devices. It boasts a user-friendly, touchscreen-enabled interface, enabling users to easily install third-party firmware and backup the existing system—essential functions frequently unsupported by stock recovery images. TWRP offers a wide range of features, such as the ability to wipe partitions, create and restore system backups, and flash custom ROMs, making it a versatile tool for Android enthusiasts and developers.

How to Install Official TWRP Recovery on Galaxy A5 2016 (a5xelte)

Before going to the TWRP installation process, follow all the pre-requirements mentioned below properly.

Pre-Requirements:

• The file and guide are supported for the Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (a5xelte) model only. Don’t try it on other devices.
• Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 bootloader should be unlocked.
• A PC/Laptop and a USB cable are required for this process.
• Take a Full Backup of Device Data (No Root).
• Charge your device battery to full.
• Download All Required Files:
  • Download SuperSU Zip – For root using SuperSU
  • Download Magisk Zip – For root using Magisk
  • USB Drivers: Samsung USB Drivers
  • Download ODIN Flash Tool and install it on your PC

TWRP Recovery Details

Method: ODIN Flash Tool

After downloading all the required files, drivers, and tools, follow the installation process.

• First of all, enable the Developer Options and USB Debugging mode on your device.
• Head over to the device Settings > System > About Phone > then tap on the Build Number for seven times to enable Developer options mode.
• Now, go to the Developer options in the Settings menu and turn on the toggle to enable USB debugging.
  • Now, run the Odin tool as an administrator on your PC.
• We assume that you’ve already installed the ODIN tool.
• Now, run the Odin tool as an administrator on your PC.
• Reboot your Samsung device into Download mode.
• Simply connect your handset to the computer using a USB cable.
• After connecting the USB cable, you will see a blue sign in Odin interface in the ID:COM section with a USB port number.
• Add the Recovery TWRP .tar file from that you’ve already downloaded earlier.
• Click on the AP/PDA button and load it.
  
• DO NOT check ‘Re-Partition’ under the Options tab.
• You can also uncheck the ‘Auto Reboot’ option (optional).

• Click on ‘Start’ and wait for a few seconds until you see a message PASS.
• Reboot the handset into recovery mode by pressing and holding the Volume Up + Home + Power buttons together. [For newer Samsung devices, press and hold Volume Up + Power together]
• That’s it, guys. You’re done.

What is Root?

Smartphone Rooting is the unofficial way to enable an administrator or superuser access to your device system and subsystem. Therefore, the user can easily tweak, change, edit, or delete system files and apps easily.

With the help of rooting, you can uninstall bloatware, increase device performance, reduce battery draining, install Xposed modules, and more. However, smartphone rooting will void the device warranty and you may not get software OTA updates anymore. An improper way of rooting can also brick your device easily. Therefore, make sure to follow the guide properly.

The advantage of Rooting:

• You can get access to all files on your Galaxy A5 2016, even the files present in the root directory of your phone.
• You can increase the performance of your Galaxy A5 2016 by overclocking.
• By rooting you can increase battery life by underclocking Galaxy A5 2016.
• Uninstall Bloatware on Galaxy A5 2016.
• You can block Ads on any Android applications such as Youtube and other game-related applications.

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• By Rooting Galaxy A5 2016, you can View, Edit, or Delete any system file inside the root directory.
• You can install the Xposed Framework and many Xposed module support.

Steps to Root Galaxy A5 2016

Guide to Root Galaxy A5 2016 via SuperSU

Guide to Root Galaxy A5 2016 via Magisk

We assume that this full-depth installation guide will be helpful to you. For any queries, feel free to ask in the comments below.