SM-J120G 1 country Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)

Samsung Galaxy J1(2016) J120GDXU1APF2 Firmware

Name: Samsung Galaxy J1(2016) (SM-J120G)
Brand: Samsung
Availability: InStock

Samsung Galaxy J1(2016) J120GDXU1APF2 is an Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) firmware for Malaysia (XME). 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 J120GDXU1APC6, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-J120G is available: J120GDDU2ARD1.

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Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)

OS Version

2016-06-08

Build Date

n/a

Security patch

Countries

CSC codes

Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 1. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy J1(2016) use bootloader binary 2 (latest: J120GDDU2ARD1). If your device already runs binary 2, 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#.

MODEM/CP Version: J120GDXU1APF2

Model	Region	CSC Version	Size	File name	Download
SM-J120G	XME Malaysia	J120GOLB1APF3	—	—

Device specifications

Display diagonal11.4 cm (4.5")
Display resolution800 x 480 pixels
Display typeSAMOLED
RAM1 GB
Rear camera resolution5 MP
Rear camera typeSingle camera
Battery capacity2050 mAh
Weight131 g

Specifications of SM-J120, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

How to flash J120GDXU1APF2

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

J120GDXU1APF2 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

J120GDXU1APF2 is Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) firmware for Samsung Galaxy J1(2016), released for Malaysia (XME). Samsung built it on 2016-06-08.

No. A newer build for SM-J120G is available: J120GDDU2ARD1. Install it instead of J120GDXU1APF2 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was J120GDXU1APC6.

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 J1(2016) must be on bootloader binary 1 or lower.

This build uses bootloader binary 1. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy J1(2016) running binary 1 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 23 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.