Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) A520FXXU1APLB
SM-A520F 13 countries Android 6.0.1 (Oreo)

Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) A520FXXU1APLB Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) A520FXXU1APLB is an Android 6.0.1 (Oreo) firmware for 13 countries, 13 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 A520FZTU1APL7, 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 6.0.1 (Oreo)
OS Version
2016-12-16
Build Date
13
Countries
13
CSC codes
1
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 1. 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: A520FXXU1APLB
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A520F
    ATO Austria
    		A520F1APLB — — — Download
    SM-A520F
    CAC Uzbekistan
    		A520FOXE1APLB — — — Download
    SM-A520F
    DBT Germany
    		A520FOXA1APLB — — — Download
    SM-A520F
    ITV Italy
    		A520FOXA1APLB — — — Download
    SM-A520F
    PHE Spain
    		A520F1APLB — — — Download
    SM-A520F
    PHN Netherlands
    		A520F1APLB — — — Download
    SM-A520F
    ROM Romania
    		A520FOXX1APLB — — — Download
    SM-A520F
    SEK Ukraine
    		A520FOXE1APLB — — — Download
    SM-A520F
    SER Russia
    		A520FOXE1APLB — — — Download
    SM-A520F
    TPA Panama
    		A520FUUB1APLB — — — Download
    SM-A520F
    TTT Trinidad & Tobago
    		A520FUUB1APLB 2016-12-22 2.528 GiB
    SM-A520F_1_20201202210834_njohp6sru0_fac.zip
    MD5:8f9491c531faa75fe14e78b3c426cf0c
    SHA1:6e13086058cf5b4864228d0b99e73b968d8a31cf
    		Download
    SM-A520F
    XEF France
    		A520FOXA1APLB — — — Download
    SM-A520F
    XEH Hungary
    		A520FOXX1APLB — — — Download

    No matching downloads

    How to flash A520FXXU1APLB

    • A520FXXU1APLB 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 A520FXXU1APLB by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (1) on the same day, December 22, 2016.

    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

    A520FXXU1APLB is Android 6.0.1 (Oreo) firmware for Samsung Galaxy A5(2017), released for 13 countries, 13 CSC codes. Samsung built it on 2016-12-16.

    No. A newer build for SM-A520F is available: A520FXXUGCZC8. Install it instead of A520FXXU1APLB unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A520FZTU1APL7.

    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 2.528 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) must be on bootloader binary 1 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 1. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) running binary 1 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 38 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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