Samsung Galaxy A36

• Brand: Samsung
• Model: Samsung Galaxy A36
• Released: 2026-03
• Android version: 16
• Kernel: —
• SoC: Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
• Display: 6.6" Super AMOLED, 1080p, 120 Hz
• Battery: 5000 mAh
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Bootloader: unlockable (EU); US builds locked
• Root status: Magisk / KernelSU after unlock

Root methods (what works)

Magisk / KernelSU-Next after unlocking. US models: no public route.

Unlock notes

OEM-unlock toggle, then Odin flash of a patched init_boot.

Unbolt tools

RootForge: full profile · Orbit: FUS firmware available · PolyQon: One UI 8 supported · Unbolt Home: full launcher support.

Gotchas

Knox trips permanently.

Sources

• Specifications from manufacturer pages and GSMArena (facts only; no page text is copied).
• Manually added on 2026-11-02 — needs community verification.

Submitted by

Unbolt Inc. — manual entry, needs community verification