Samsung Galaxy A5 A500FXXS1CPL2
SM-A500F 6 countries Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)

Samsung Galaxy A5 A500FXXS1CPL2 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A5 A500FXXS1CPL2 is an Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) firmware for 6 countries, 7 CSC codes. 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 A500FXXU1CPK3, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-A500F is available: A500FXXS1CSB2.

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Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
2016-12-08
First release
other regions until 2017-02-06
6
Countries
7
CSC codes
1
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 1. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

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#.
    Your CSC is in Settings → About phone (About tablet) → Software information, or dial *#1234#. The CSC sets your region's features and network bands. Download the firmware for your country.
    ModelRegionCSC VersionMODEM/CP VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A500F
    ATO Austria
    		A500FATO1CPI1A500FXXU1CPH2 2017-02-06 2017-02-06 1.741 GiB
    SM-A500F_1_20170206082939_aa9ozlihm3_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-A500F
    ATO Austria
    		A500F1CPI1A500FXXS1CPL2 2016-12-08 — — — Download
    SM-A500F
    CAC Uzbekistan
    CAU Kazakhstan
    		A500FOXE1CPH2A500FXXU1CPH2 2016-12-08 2017-01-18 1.788 GiB
    SM-A500F_1_20201112093433_mc7i1p7ru8_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-A500F
    MDO Moldova
    		A500FOXE1CPH2A500FXXS1CPL2 2016-12-08 — — — Download
    SM-A500F
    ROM Romania
    		A500FOXX1CPH1A500FXXU1CPH2 2017-02-03 2017-02-06 1.739 GiB
    SM-A500F_1_20170203181600_8mnsqosu1a_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-A500F
    ROM Romania
    		A500FOXX1CPH1A500FXXS1CPL2 2016-12-08 — — — Download
    SM-A500F
    SER Russia
    		A500F1CPH2A500FXXS1CPL2 2016-12-08 — — — Download
    SM-A500F
    SER Russia
    		A500FSER1CPH2A500FXXU1CPH2 2016-12-08 2017-01-18 1.805 GiB
    SM-A500F_1_20201112093203_urqct5ctkq_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-A500F
    SKZ Kazakhstan
    		A500FOXE1CPH2A500FXXS1CPL2 2016-12-08 — — — Download

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    How to flash A500FXXS1CPL2

    • A500FXXS1CPL2 has bootloader binary 1. Your device must run binary 1 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.

    Rollout of A500FXXS1CPL2 by region

    First release
    January 18, 2017
    Last region
    February 6, 2017
    Duration
    20 days
    Regions
    5
    1. Day 1 · · 3 regions
      KazakhstanCAURussiaSERUzbekistanCAC
    2. Day 20 · · 2 regions
      AustriaATORomaniaROM

    Device specifications

    • Display diagonal12.7 cm (5")
    • Display resolution1280 x 720 pixels
    • Display typeSAMOLED
    • Processor frequency1.2 GHz
    • RAM2 GB
    • Rear camera resolution13 MP
    • Rear camera typeSingle camera
    • Battery capacity2300 mAh
    • Weight123 g

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A500FXXS1CPL2 is Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) firmware for Samsung Galaxy A5, released for 6 countries, 7 CSC codes. Samsung built it on 2016-12-08.

    No. A newer build for SM-A500F is available: A500FXXS1CSB2. Install it instead of A500FXXS1CPL2 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A500FXXU1CPK3.

    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 A5 must be on bootloader binary 1 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 1. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A5 running binary 1 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 35 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 A5

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    ※ If your device is encrypted, it must be decrypted before upgrading.

    · Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
    · New and / or enhanced features.
    · Further improvements to performance.

    No changelog details available.

    · Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
    · New and / or enhanced features.
    · Further improvements to performance.

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    · Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
    · New and / or enhanced features.
    · Further improvements to performance.

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    · Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
    · New and / or enhanced features.
    · Further improvements to performance.

    No changelog details available.
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