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Most of the rooting processes these days is done via unlocking the bootloader and patching the boot image with Magisk. I've never had luck with any of the "one click" root tools, and they just seem to install junk on the device. So I would avoid those even as a last resort.
I would start with the Motorola e4 you have there and seeing if you're even able to unlock the bootloader on it. If so, you will have your foot in the door, so to speak, and can at least try your luck luck with a GSI version of a newer Android.
If any of them are retail models (ones that were sold through a carrier), they may not be bootloader unlockable without jumping through a lot of hoops. That usually involves converting it to the OEM firmware and then enabling bootloader unlock (varies by device/manufacturer).
The Samsung Galaxy J7 had previous support for Lineage, but not that exact model number. You may still find the instructions useful (perhaps supplement those with XDA) and use them as a starting point. That might be a carrier model, and perhaps you can convert it to an OEM model (which have different model numbers) and go from there.
Thank you!!