Samsung Galaxy J5(2016) J510HXXU2BQL2
SM-J510H 7 countries Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)

Samsung Galaxy J5(2016) J510HXXU2BQL2 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy J5(2016) J510HXXU2BQL2 is an Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) firmware for 7 countries, 8 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 J510HXXU2BQK6, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-J510H is available: J510HXXS3BTK1.

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Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
OS Version
2017-12-26
First release
other regions until 2018-01-08
7
Countries
8
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 J5(2016) use bootloader binary 3 (latest: J510HXXS3BTK1). If your device already runs binary 3, 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.
    MODEM/CP Version: J510HXXU2BQJ3
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-J510H
    AFG Afghanistan
    BTC, LYS Libya
    MID Iraq
    TMC Algeria
    +2 more countries
    TUN Tunisia
    WTL Saudi Arabia
    		J510HOJV2BQL2 2017-12-26 2018-01-09 1.676 GiB
    SM-J510H_1_20201029095104_3dej91j41s_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-J510H
    EGY Egypt
    		J510HOJV2BQL2 2018-01-08 2018-01-09 1.659 GiB
    SM-J510H_1_20201029175734_0p07fb0qaf_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash J510HXXU2BQL2

    • J510HXXU2BQL2 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 J510HXXU2BQL2 by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (8) on the same day, January 9, 2018.

    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 6.0
    • Display diagonal13.2 cm (5.2")
    • Display resolution1280 x 720 pixels
    • Display typeSAMOLED
    • RAM2 GB
    • Rear camera resolution13 MP
    • Rear camera typeSingle camera
    • Battery capacity3100 mAh
    • Weight158 g

    Specifications of SM-J510F, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    J510HXXU2BQL2 is Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) firmware for Samsung Galaxy J5(2016), released for 7 countries, 8 CSC codes. Samsung built it on 2017-12-26.

    No. A newer build for SM-J510H is available: J510HXXS3BTK1. Install it instead of J510HXXU2BQL2 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was J510HXXU2BQK6.

    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 J5(2016) must be on bootloader binary 2 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 2. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy J5(2016) running binary 2 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 20 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 J5(2016)

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    No changelog details available.

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    ※ If your device is encrypted, it must be decrypted before upgrading.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    No changelog details available.
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