GT-I8730 3 countries Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)

Samsung Galaxy EXPRESS I8730XWAMB8 Firmware

Name: Samsung Galaxy EXPRESS (GT-I8730)
Brand: Samsung
Availability: InStock

Samsung Galaxy EXPRESS I8730XWAMB8 is an Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) firmware for Bulgaria (VVT), Germany (DBT, VD2), Luxembourg (LUX). 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 I8730ZHANE1 https://samfirm.shop/build/I8730ZHANE1: Android updated from Jelly(Android Bean) to Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean); bootloader binary raised from H (17) to W (32), so after installing it there is no way back to older builds. A newer build for GT-I8730 is available: I8730DXANA1 https://samfirm.shop/build/I8730DXANA1.

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Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)

OS Version

2013-02-28

First release

other regions until 2013-03-06

n/a

Security patch

Countries

CSC codes

W (32)

Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary W (32). Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy EXPRESS use bootloader binary X (33) (latest: I8730DXANA1). If your device already runs binary X (33), this build cannot be flashed.

All regional downloads

Pick your region (CSC) to download the matching firmware package.

Will it work on my device?

Paste your current build number from Settings > About phone (About tablet) > Software information, or the output of *#1234#.

Not sure which one to download?

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.

MODEM/CP Version: I8730XWAMB7

Model	Region	CSC Version	Build Date	Release date	Size	File name
GT-I8730	DBT Germany	I8730OXXAMB6	2013-02-28	—	826.682 MiB	GT-I8730_DBT_1_20140710144140_uwz4dzctb1_fac.zip
GT-I8730	LUX Luxembourg	I8730LUXAMB3	2013-02-28	2013-03-14	—	—
GT-I8730	VD2 Germany	I8730VFGAMC2	2013-03-06	2013-03-20	863.406 MiB	GT-I8730_VD2_1_20130813093616_jhjidr6c5f_fac.zip
GT-I8730	VVT Bulgaria	I8730VVTAMB1	2013-02-28	2013-03-19	—	—

Device specifications

Launched withAndroid 4.1
Display diagonal11.4 cm (4.5")
Display resolution800 x 480 pixels
Display typeAMOLED
Processor frequency1.2 GHz
RAM1 GB
Rear camera resolution5 MP
Rear camera typeSingle camera
SIM cardsSingle SIM
Battery capacity2500 mAh
Weight137 g

How to flash I8730XWAMB8

Install Samsung USB Drivers:Download Official Drivers
Download Odin Flash Tool:

I8730XWAMB8 has bootloader binary W (32). Your device must run binary W (32) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

I8730XWAMB8 is Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) firmware for Samsung Galaxy EXPRESS, released for Bulgaria (VVT), Germany (DBT, VD2), Luxembourg (LUX). Samsung built it on 2013-02-28.

No. A newer build for GT-I8730 is available: I8730DXANA1. Install it instead of I8730XWAMB8 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was I8730ZHANE1.

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 EXPRESS must be on bootloader binary W (32) or lower.

This build uses bootloader binary W (32). It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy EXPRESS running binary W (32) or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 12 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.