Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) A520WVLSDCTG1
SM-A520W 1 country Android 8.0.0 (Oreo)

Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) A520WVLSDCTG1 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) A520WVLSDCTG1 is an Android 8.0.0 (Oreo) firmware for Canada (BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO, MTB, RWC, SPC, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC). 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 A520WVLSCCTE2: bootloader binary raised from C (12) to D (13), so after installing it there is no way back to older builds. A newer build for SM-A520W is available: A520WVLSECTJ1.

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Android 8.0.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
2020-07-29
Build Date
n/a
Security patch
1
Countries
14
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 E (14) (latest: A520WVLSECTJ1). If your device already runs binary E (14), 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: A520WVLSDCTG1
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A520W
    BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO, MTB, RWC, SPC, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC Canada
    		A520WOYADCTG1 2020-08-25 2.887 GiB
    SM-A520W_1_20200729223904_vcav7jdv83_fac.zip

    No matching downloads

    How to flash A520WVLSDCTG1

    • A520WVLSDCTG1 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 A520WVLSDCTG1 by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (14) on the same day, August 25, 2020.

    Device specifications

    • Display diagonal13.2 cm (5.2")
    • Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Display typeSAMOLED
    • RAM3 GB
    • Rear camera resolution16 MP
    • Rear camera typeSingle camera
    • Battery capacity3000 mAh
    • Weight159 g

    Specifications of SM-A520F, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A520WVLSDCTG1 is Android 8.0.0 (Oreo) firmware for Samsung Galaxy A5(2017), released for Canada (BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO, MTB, RWC, SPC, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC). Samsung built it on 2020-07-29.

    No. A newer build for SM-A520W is available: A520WVLSECTJ1. Install it instead of A520WVLSDCTG1 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A520WVLSCCTE2.

    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 2.887 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". No other build of this model uses binary D (13).

    Other builds and changelog for Samsung Galaxy A5(2017)

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    · The security of your device has been improved.

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