: Installed on your PC to ensure proper device detection.
1️⃣ Install drivers → 2️⃣ Download firmware & patch → 3️⃣ Load firmware in SP Flash Tool → 4️⃣ Apply auto‑patch → 5️⃣ Flash → 6️⃣ Reboot & test.
Grant on the phone screen when the Magisk pop-up window appears.
In Samsung’s firmware hierarchy, "U7" denotes the bootloader version. Samsung frequently updates their bootloader security to prevent downgrades. When patching your device, your custom ROM or patch must be compatible with or bypass this U7 bootloader status.
Run the action to assign operational network identification digits.
Many paid tools and box solutions exist for Samsung repairs, but the community has developed :
Some auto patches require one extra step:
A key hardware point is that the Galaxy J5 (2017) chassis supports both single SIM and dual SIM configurations. The hardware itself is often capable of running two SIM cards, but the software may need to be configured or patched to enable this functionality. This hardware capability is the foundation upon which the "dual sim auto patch" is built.
Once rooted, you can bypass manual terminal commands by using an automated patch script or a free, community-vetted repair tool compatible with Exynos 7870 U7 chips.
No. The patch only modifies the baseband (radio) partition, not the system or boot partitions. Your Android version stays exactly the same.
