Samsung Galaxy J2 Core J260MUBU2ARK5
SM-J260M 4 countries Android 8.1.0 (Oreo)

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core J260MUBU2ARK5 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core J260MUBU2ARK5 is an Android 8.1.0 (Oreo) firmware for 4 countries, 6 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 J260MUBU2ARK4: Android updated from Android 8.1.0 to Android 8.1.0 (Oreo). A newer build for SM-J260M is available: J260MUBSDAUJ4.

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Android 8.1.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
2018-11-22
First release
other regions until 2018-11-29
4
Countries
6
CSC codes
2
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 2. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy J2 Core use bootloader binary D (13) (latest: J260MUBSDAUJ4). If your device already runs binary D (13), 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.
    ModelRegionCSC VersionMODEM/CP VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-J260M
    CTI Argentina
    CTU Uruguay
    		J260MOWA2ARK2J260MUBU2ARJ1 2018-11-29 2019-01-07 813.173 MiB
    SM-J260M_1_20181129161840_ec1p00d6gk_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-J260M
    CTI Argentina
    		J260MOWA2ARK2J260MUBU2ARK5 2018-11-22 — — — Download
    SM-J260M
    CTU Uruguay
    		J260MOWA2ARK2J260MUBU2ARK5 2018-11-22 — — — Download
    SM-J260M
    PSP Argentina
    		J260MOWB2ASA1J260MUBU2ARK5 2018-11-22 — — — Download
    SM-J260M
    SAM Peru
    		J260MOWT2ARK6J260MUBU2ARK5 2018-11-22 — — — Download
    SM-J260M
    UFN Argentina
    		J260MOWT2ARK6J260MUBU2ARK5 2018-11-22 — — — Download
    SM-J260M
    ZTO Brazil
    		J260M2ARK1J260MUBU2ARK5 2018-11-22 — — — Download

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    How to flash J260MUBU2ARK5

    • J260MUBU2ARK5 has bootloader binary 2. Your device must run binary 2 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 J260MUBU2ARK5 by region

    First release
    January 7, 2019
    Last region
    January 11, 2019
    Duration
    5 days
    Regions
    2
    1. Day 1 · · 1 region
      UruguayCTU
    2. Day 5 · · 1 region
      ArgentinaCTI

    Device specifications

    • Display diagonal12.7 cm (5")
    • Display resolution540 x 960 pixels
    • Display typePLS
    • Processor frequency1.4 GHz
    • Processor familySamsung Exynos
    • Processor model7570
    • RAM1 GB
    • Rear camera resolution8 MP
    • Rear camera typeSingle camera
    • SIM cardsDual SIM
    • Battery capacity2600 mAh
    • Weight154 g

    Frequently Asked Questions

    J260MUBU2ARK5 is Android 8.1.0 (Oreo) firmware for Samsung Galaxy J2 Core, released for 4 countries, 6 CSC codes. Samsung built it on 2018-11-22.

    No. A newer build for SM-J260M is available: J260MUBSDAUJ4. Install it instead of J260MUBU2ARK5 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was J260MUBU2ARK4.

    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 813.173 MiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core must be on bootloader binary 2 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 2. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy J2 Core running binary 2 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 16 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 J2 Core

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    • Overall stability of your device has been improved.

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    • LGPD (General Personal Data Protection Law) has been applied.
    • The security of your device has been improved.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

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