Samsung Galaxy A2 Core A260FXXSDAUG2
SM-A260F 1 country Android 8.1.0 (Oreo)

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core A260FXXSDAUG2 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core A260FXXSDAUG2 is an Android 8.1.0 (Oreo) firmware for South Africa (XFA, XFV). It is the same firmware configured per region and carrier (CSC). Find your country below, verify the file and download for free. Compared with the previous build A260FXXSDAUG1, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-A260F is available: A260FXXSEAUJ3.

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Android 8.1.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
2021-07-22
Build Date
2021-07-01
Security patch
1
Countries
2
CSC codes
D (13)
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary D (13). Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy A2 Core use bootloader binary E (14) (latest: A260FXXSEAUJ3). If your device already runs binary E (14), this build cannot be flashed.

All regional downloads

Pick your region (CSC) to download the matching firmware package.

Paste your current build number from Settings > About phone (About tablet) > Software information, or the output of *#1234#.
    MODEM/CP Version: A260FJVSDAUE1
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A260F
    XFA, XFV South Africa
    		A260FOJMDAUG2 2021-07-23 806.603 MiB
    SM-A260F_1_20210705143308_kso4y9l6wu_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash A260FXXSDAUG2

    • A260FXXSDAUG2 has bootloader binary D (13). Your device must run binary D (13) or lower: it is the 5th character from the end of your current build number.
    • CSC: Use CSC for a clean install, to change the region (CSC code), to downgrade or to repair a device that does not boot.
    • HOME_CSC: Use HOME_CSC to update the same model and region while keeping your data. Back up anyway: a failed update can still require a reset.
    • The Download Mode key combo depends on the model: see all combos.
    Full flashing guide
    Beware: Manually flashing firmwares may brick your device. Use it at your own risk and follow our tutorial steps.

    What's new in A260FXXSDAUG2

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    Rollout of A260FXXSDAUG2 by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (2) on the same day, July 23, 2021.

    Device specifications

    • Display diagonal12.7 cm (5")
    • Display resolution540 x 960 pixels
    • Display typePLS
    • Processor frequency1.6 GHz
    • RAM1 GB
    • Rear camera resolution5 MP
    • Rear camera typeSingle camera
    • SIM cardsDual SIM
    • Battery capacity2600 mAh
    • Weight142 g

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A260FXXSDAUG2 is Android 8.1.0 (Oreo) firmware for Samsung Galaxy A2 Core, released for South Africa (XFA, XFV). It includes the 2021-07-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2021-07-22.

    No. A newer build for SM-A260F is available: A260FXXSEAUJ3. Install it instead of A260FXXSDAUG2 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A260FXXSDAUG1.

    Download the package for your region (CSC) and unzip it. In Odin, load each file into the slot with the same name: BL, AP, CP (if the package has one) and CSC, or HOME_CSC to keep your data. Odin checks the built-in checksum of every .tar.md5 file before flashing. The download is 806.603 MiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core must be on bootloader binary D (13) or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary D (13). It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A2 Core running binary D (13) or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 2 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

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