Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) A520FXXS3BQL3
SM-A520F 13 countries Android 7.0 (Oreo)

Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) A520FXXS3BQL3 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) A520FXXS3BQL3 is an Android 7.0 (Oreo) firmware for 13 countries, 18 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 A520FXXS3BQL2, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-A520F is available: A520FXXUGCZC8.

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Android 7.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
2017-12-22
Build Date
13
Countries
18
CSC codes
3
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 3. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) use bootloader binary G (16) (latest: A520FXXUGCZC8). If your device already runs binary G (16), 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#.
    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.
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    MODEM/CP Version: A520FXXS3BQL3
    ModelRegionCSC VersionSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A520F
    ACR Saudi Arabia
    		A520FOJV3BQL2 — — Download
    SM-A520F
    AFG Afghanistan
    		A520FOJV3BQL2 — — Download
    SM-A520F
    AFR Kenya
    		A520FOJV3BQL2 — — Download
    SM-A520F
    BTC Libya
    		A520FOJV3BQL2 — — Download
    SM-A520F
    DKR Kenya
    		A520FOJV3BQL2 — — Download
    SM-A520F
    ECT Nigeria
    		A520FOJV3BQL2 — — Download
    SM-A520F
    EGY Egypt
    		A520FOJV3BQL2 — — Download
    SM-A520F
    KSA Saudi Arabia
    		A520FOJV3BQL2 — — Download
    SM-A520F
    LYS Libya
    		A520FOJV3BQL2 — — Download
    SM-A520F
    MAT Morocco
    		A520FOJV3BQL2 — — Download
    SM-A520F
    MID Iraq
    		A520FOJV3BQL2 — — Download
    SM-A520F
    MWD Morocco
    		A520FOJV3BQL2 — — Download
    SM-A520F
    THR Iran
    		A520FOJV3BQL2 — — Download
    SM-A520F
    TMC Algeria
    		A520FOJV3BQL2 — — Download
    SM-A520F
    TUN Tunisia
    		A520FOJV3BQL2 — — Download
    SM-A520F
    WTL Saudi Arabia
    		A520FOJV3BQL2 — — Download
    SM-A520F
    XFE South Africa
    		A520FOJV3BQL2 — — Download
    SM-A520F
    XSG United Arab Emirates
    		A520FOJV3BQL2 — — Download

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    How to flash A520FXXS3BQL3

    • A520FXXS3BQL3 has bootloader binary 3. Your device must run binary 3 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.

    Device specifications

    • Display diagonal13.2 cm (5.2")
    • Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Display typeSAMOLED
    • Processor frequency1.9 GHz
    • Processor familySamsung Exynos
    • RAM3 GB
    • Rear camera resolution16 MP
    • Rear camera typeSingle camera
    • SIM cardsSingle SIM
    • Battery capacity3000 mAh
    • Weight159 g

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A520FXXS3BQL3 is Android 7.0 (Oreo) firmware for Samsung Galaxy A5(2017), released for 13 countries, 18 CSC codes. Samsung built it on 2017-12-22.

    No. A newer build for SM-A520F is available: A520FXXUGCZC8. Install it instead of A520FXXS3BQL3 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A520FXXS3BQL2.

    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(2017) must be on bootloader binary 3 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 3. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) running binary 3 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.

    Other builds and changelog for Samsung Galaxy A5(2017)

    No changelog details available.

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

    No changelog details available.

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

    No changelog details available.
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