Samsung Galaxy A5 A500MUBU1ANK2
SM-A500M 5 countries Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)

Samsung Galaxy A5 A500MUBU1ANK2 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A5 A500MUBU1ANK2 is an Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) firmware for 5 countries, 6 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 A500MUBU1ANK1, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-A500M is available: A500MUBS1CRJ1.

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Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
2014-11-19
Build Date
5
Countries
6
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 VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A500M
    COB Colombia
    		A500MTFG1AOA1A500MUBU1AOA1 2015-01-08 1.841 GiB
    SM-A500M_1_20210201160305_l8xhkfzab9_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-A500M
    CTI Argentina
    		A500MUWA1ANK4A500MUBU1ANK1 2015-03-10 1.878 GiB
    SM-A500M_1_20170406100013_35pioe94in_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-A500M
    PVT Peru
    		A500M1ANK2A500MUBU1ANK2 — — — Download
    SM-A500M
    TMM Mexico
    		A500MTFG1ANK5A500MUBU1ANK1 2014-12-13 — — Download
    SM-A500M
    UFN Argentina
    		A500MTFG1ANL1A500MUBU1ANK1 2015-03-05 1.881 GiB
    SM-A500M_1_20170411162100_wwxy40q173_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-A500M
    UFU Uruguay
    		A500MTFG1ANL1A500MUBU1ANK2 — — — Download

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    How to flash A500MUBU1ANK2

    • A500MUBU1ANK2 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 A500MUBU1ANK2 by region

    First release
    December 13, 2014
    Last region
    March 10, 2015
    Duration
    88 days
    Regions
    4
    1. Day 1 · · 1 region
      MexicoTMM
    2. Day 27 · · 1 region
      ColombiaCOB
    3. Day 83 · · 1 region
      ArgentinaUFN
    4. Day 88 · · 1 region
      ArgentinaCTI

    Device specifications

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

    Specifications of SM-A500F, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A500MUBU1ANK2 is Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) firmware for Samsung Galaxy A5, released for 5 countries, 6 CSC codes. Samsung built it on 2014-11-19.

    No. A newer build for SM-A500M is available: A500MUBS1CRJ1. Install it instead of A500MUBU1ANK2 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A500MUBU1ANK1.

    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". 55 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

    • Improved battery usage time
    • Overall device performance has been improved.
    • The security of your device has been improved.

    No changelog details available.

    • Improved battery usage time
    • Overall device performance has been improved.
    • The security of your device has been improved.

    No changelog details available.

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

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