Samsung Galaxy A40s A3050ZHU2BSL8
SM-A3050 1 country Android 10

Samsung Galaxy A40s A3050ZHU2BSL8 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A40s A3050ZHU2BSL8 is an Android 10 firmware for Hong Kong SAR China (TGY). 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 A3050ZCS2ASK2: Android updated from Android 9 (Pie) to Android 10; security patch 2019-12-01 instead of 2019-11-01. A newer build for SM-A3050 is available: A3050ZHS4CWA3.

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Android 10
OS Version
2019-12-30
Build Date
2019-12-01
Security patch
1
Countries
1
CSC codes
2
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 2. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy A40s use bootloader binary 4 (latest: A3050ZHS4CWA3). If your device already runs binary 4, 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: A3050ZHU2BSL8
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A3050
    TGY Hong Kong SAR China
    A30502BSL8 2020-01-08 — —

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    Device specifications

    • Display diagonal16.3 cm (6.4")
    • Display resolution1080 x 2340 pixels
    • Display typeSAMOLED
    • RAM4 GB
    • Rear camera resolution16 MP
    • Rear camera typeDual camera
    • Battery capacity4000 mAh
    • Weight165 g

    Specifications of SM-A305F, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    What's new in A3050ZHU2BSL8

    One UI 2 upgrade with Android 10

    One UI 2 brings you Android 10, with exciting new features from Samsung and Google based on feedback from users like you.
    We recommend that you back up your important data to keep it safe during the upgrade.
    Some apps, including Calculator, Voice Recorder, Samsung Internet, Samsung Health and Samsung Notes, need to be updated individually after you update your OS.

    Here's what's new.

    Dark mode
    - Enhanced image, text, and color adjustments for day and night environments.
    - Darkened wallpapers, widgets, and alarms while Dark mode is on.

    Icons and colors
    - Clearer app icons and system colors.
    - Improved layouts for titles and buttons to eliminate wasted screen space.

    Smoother animations
    - Enhanced animations with a playful touch.

    Full screen gestures
    - Added new navigation gestures.

    Refined interactions
    - Navigate more comfortably on large screens with minimal finger movement.
    - Easily focus on what matters with clearly highlighted buttons.

    One-handed mode
    - New ways to access One-handed mode: double tap the Home button or swipe down in the center of the bottom of the screen.
    - Settings moved to Settings > Advanced features > One-handed mode.

    Accessibility
    - High contrast keyboards and layouts for large text have been improved.
    - Listen to live speech and display it as text.

    Better text over wallpapers
    - See text more clearly against wallpaper, as One UI 2 automatically adjusts font colors based on light and dark areas and color contrast in the image below.

    Media and devices
    - Replaced the SmartThings panel with the Media and Devices.
    - Media: Control music and videos playing on your phone as well as other devices.
    - Devices: Check and control your SmartThings devices directly from the quick panel.

    Device care
    - The battery usage graph now provides more detailed information.

    Digital Wellbeing and parental controls
    - Set goals to keep your phone usage in check.
    - Use Focus mode to help avoid distractions from your phone.
    - Keep an eye on your kids with new parental controls.

    Camera
    - Added the ability to edit the modes that appear at the bottom of the screen.
    - Provided a More tab so you can quickly access hidden modes from the preview screen.
    - Improved the layout so you can focus on taking pictures without the settings getting in the way.

    Internet
    - Customize the quick menu to get instant access to the features you use the most.
    - Get more information from the app bar.
    - Install add-ons from the Galaxy Store to get even more features.

    Samsung Contacts
    - Added Trash feature for Contacts. Contacts that you delete will stay in the trash for 15 days before being deleted forever.

    Calendar
    - Stickers can be added to a date without creating an event.
    - Ringtones can be used for event alerts.

    Reminder
    - More options are available for repeating reminders.
    - Set location-based reminders for a specific period of time.
    - Share reminders with your family group and other sharing groups.
    - Set reminders for a specific date without an alert.

    My Files
    - Created a Trash feature so you can restore files if you delete something by mistake.
    - Added more filters you can use while searching to help you find things quickly.
    - You can now copy or move multiple files and folders to different destinations at the same time.

    Calculator
    - Added speed and time units to the unit converter.

    Connected car
    - Android Auto is now preloaded.

    Tips
    - Added tips to help you get the most from your Galaxy.

    Other improvements and changes
    - Quick panel : Added new feature. - Navigation bar, Focus mode

    How to flash A3050ZHU2BSL8

    • A3050ZHU2BSL8 has bootloader binary 2. Your device must run binary 2 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.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A3050ZHU2BSL8 is Android 10 firmware for Samsung Galaxy A40s, released for Hong Kong SAR China (TGY). It includes the 2019-12-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2019-12-30.

    No. A newer build for SM-A3050 is available: A3050ZHS4CWA3. Install it instead of A3050ZHU2BSL8 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A3050ZCS2ASK2.

    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 Samsung Galaxy A40s must be on bootloader binary 2 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 2. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A40s running binary 2 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 7 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

    Other builds and changelog for Samsung Galaxy A40s

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    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
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    • Overall stability of your device has been improved.
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    - Device security has been further enhanced.

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    The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, region, and service provider.

    • Following applications or features added: 音乐
    • Overall stability of your device has been improved.
    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    - Device security has been further enhanced.
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    • Overall stability of your device has been improved.

    • Overall stability of your device has been improved.

    The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country/Region, and service provider.

    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    - Device security has been further enhanced.

    One UI 3 Upgrade (Android 11)
    One UI 3 is designed to help you focus on what matters. Our visual redesign has improved the places you visit the most, like the Home screen and quick panel, to reduce distractions, highlight important information, and make your experience more consistent. Performance improvements will help apps run quicker while using less battery power. And One UI 3 puts control in your hands with new privacy controls, one-time permissions, and enhanced Digital Wellbeing.

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    One UI 3 Upgrade (Android 11)
    One UI 3 is designed to help you focus on what matters. Our visual redesign has improved the places you visit the most, like the Home screen and quick panel, to reduce distractions, highlight important information, and make your experience more consistent. Performance improvements will help apps run quicker while using less battery power. And One UI 3 puts control in your hands with new privacy controls, one-time permissions, and enhanced Digital Wellbeing.

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    The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country/Region, and service provider.

    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    - Device security has been further enhanced.

    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country/Region, and service provider.

    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    - Device security has been further enhanced.

    The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country/Region, and service provider.

    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    - Device security has been further enhanced.

    The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country/Region, and service provider.

    • Improved stability. - Calendar,Messages,Camera
    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    - Device security has been further enhanced.

    The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country/Region, and service provider.

    • Improved stability. - Calendar,Messages,Camera
    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    - Device security has been further enhanced.

    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    • Other bug fixes
    - Improved stability. - Calendar,Call,Messages,Camera
    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    - Device security has been further enhanced.