Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) A520WVLU5CRL1
SM-A520W 1 country Android 8.0.0 (Oreo)

Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) A520WVLU5CRL1 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) A520WVLU5CRL1 is an Android 8.0.0 (Oreo) firmware for Canada (GLW). 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 A520WVLU5CRJ3, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-A520W is available: A520WVLSECTJ1.

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Android 8.0.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
2018-12-04
Build Date
1
Countries
1
CSC codes
5
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 5. 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: A520WVLU5CRL1
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A520W
    GLW Canada
    		A520WOYA5CRL1 2018-12-08 2.887 GiB
    SM-A520W_1_20201104125333_1n4ihpc08d_fac.zip
    MD5:ed0e021229cc52379b32f0cf7b0caea1
    SHA1:f633820be5d299523b9f2c2140db304ee66a26d3
    		Download

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    How to flash A520WVLU5CRL1

    • A520WVLU5CRL1 has bootloader binary 5. Your device must run binary 5 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
    • 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

    A520WVLU5CRL1 is Android 8.0.0 (Oreo) firmware for Samsung Galaxy A5(2017), released for Canada (GLW). Samsung built it on 2018-12-04.

    No. A newer build for SM-A520W is available: A520WVLSECTJ1. Install it instead of A520WVLU5CRL1 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A520WVLU5CRJ3.

    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 5 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 5. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A5(2017) running binary 5 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 3 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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