Samsung Galaxy ON5 SM-G550T is Android 6.0 Marshmallow Operating system, Most of this phone model is lock from T-Mobile network which means you cannot insert other foreign sim card, GSMSolutionPH provide a free instruction on how to Unlock SM-G550T using Z3X Samsung Tool Pro, but before that, we need to Root first by flashing root file using Odin3 Flasher.
Getting Ready To Root and Unlock
To make sure that everything is ready and to avoid other problem, Please make sure that all your important files has been back up like Photos, Contacts, Messages etc. Your phone battery must be charge at least 25%.
TWRP, ODIN and SuperSU Download Links
Team Win Recovery Project or also know as TWRP is a custom recovery image of android device which gives you the advanced option which is touchscreen where you can install the SuperSU.
Odin3 is a software where let you install Custom Firmware and we will use to install the TWRP firmware image.
It is use to control the root settings of android device.
Installing TWRP on Galaxy ON5 using ODIN
In this step, we will flash the TWRP image file using the Odin3 to be able to install the SuperSU root file.
- Put your Samsung Galaxy ON5 into Download Mode, Turn off first then press Home Button + Volume Down + Power Button.
- Connect to your PC and let the driver install.
- Open Odin 3 and in AP Button, Browse downloaded twrp .img file.
- In Option, Make sure the Auto Reboot is unchecked.
- Click Start to start flasing TWRP. Wait till PASSED appear and done.
How to root SM-G550T 6.0.1 Android Marshmallow
In this step, we will install SuperSU, and you must follow the above instruction first before you proceed in this Rooting instruction.
- Copy the SusperSU (Root File) into your SD Card or Internal Storage.
- Boot up your device into Recovery Mode by pressing Volume Up + Home Button + Power Button.
- on Team Win Recovery Project tap on Install and browse the downloaded SuperSU zip File and Install.
- Upon Rebooting your Samsung Galaxy ON5 SM-G550T is now ROOTED.
How to Unlock Samsung Galaxy ON5 SM-G550T using Z3X
Unlocking Samsung Galaxy ON5 SM-G550T 6.0.1 requires rooted, If the software can’t root the phone automatically, then you must root your device manually. You don’t need to downgrade your firmware, all you need is following above instruction. Below procedure will help you to unlock Using Z3X Samsung Tool Pro.
Enable USB Debugging first
- Go Settings
- Scroll down to About Phone
- Tap 7 times the Build Number
- Go back to Settings and scroll down to Developer Options
- There you can now check the Enable USB Debugging
Unlocking in Z3X Samsung Tool Pro
- Connect your phone to PC using USB Cable
- Let the driver install
- Open Z3X and in Port, Select the ADB option
- Click Unlock and wait upon reboot and Done.
Conclusion
Samsung Galaxy ON5 is came from different country, and most of the network providers lock the phone by their telecommunication network. In the above instruction will help you to root your phone for free, but in unlocking, there is a paid software tool, the z3x box, If you don’t have it We don’t recommend you to buy Z3X Samsung Tool PRO unless you are technician. If you are just single user who wants to unlock your phone, then better go to your nearest Technician for unlocking.
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