Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) A520FXXSDCTCG
SM-A520F 3 countries Android 8.0.0 (Oreo)

Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) A520FXXSDCTCG Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) A520FXXSDCTCG is an Android 8.0.0 (Oreo) firmware for France (SFR), Portugal (MEO), Unknown Region (AME). 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 A520FXXSDCTCA, 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 8.0.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
2020-04-01
Build Date
3
Countries
3
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 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#.
    MODEM/CP Version: A520FXXSDCTCG
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A520F
    AME Unknown Region
    MEO Portugal
    SFR France
    		A520FOXJDCTC3 2020-04-23 2.405 GiB
    SM-A520F_1_20201216075904_u2fhuza977_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash A520FXXSDCTCG

    • A520FXXSDCTCG 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.

    Rollout of A520FXXSDCTCG by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (3) on the same day, April 23, 2020.

    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

    A520FXXSDCTCG is Android 8.0.0 (Oreo) firmware for Samsung Galaxy A5(2017), released for France (SFR), Portugal (MEO), Unknown Region (AME). Samsung built it on 2020-04-01.

    No. A newer build for SM-A520F is available: A520FXXUGCZC8. Install it instead of A520FXXSDCTCG unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A520FXXSDCTCA.

    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 2.405 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) must be on bootloader binary D (13) or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary D (13). It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) running binary D (13) or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 20 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)

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

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