Samsung Galaxy Watch Active R500XXU1GVC2
SM-R500 1 country Tizen 5.5.0.2

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active R500XXU1GVC2 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active R500XXU1GVC2 is an Tizen 5.5.0.2 firmware for China (CHC). 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 R500XXU1GVC1, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-R500 is available: R500XXU1GVH1.

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Tizen 5.5.0.2
OS Version
2022-03-29
Build Date
1
Countries
1
CSC codes
1
Bootloader binary

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

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: R500XXU1GVC2
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-R500
    CHC China
    		R500OXA1GVC2 2022-03-29 717.491 MiB
    SM-R500_1_20220329215630_z0tjm46055_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash R500XXU1GVC2

    • R500XXU1GVC2 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.

    What's new in R500XXU1GVC2

    • Improved device security

    Device specifications

    • Display diagonal2.79 cm (1.1")
    • Weight25 g
    • Band colourSilver

    Frequently Asked Questions

    R500XXU1GVC2 is Tizen 5.5.0.2 firmware for Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, released for China (CHC). Samsung built it on 2022-03-29.

    No. A newer build for SM-R500 is available: R500XXU1GVH1. Install it instead of R500XXU1GVC2 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was R500XXU1GVC1.

    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 717.491 MiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active must be on bootloader binary 1 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 1. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy Watch Active running binary 1 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 13 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 Watch Active

    • Daylight saving time
    Daylight saving time(Chile) has been updated
    • Stability and reliability
    The stability has been improved.

    • GPS
    The stability has been improved.

    • Improved device security
    • Daylight saving time(Jordan) has been updated

    • Watch faces
    - Support the new Watchfaces
    • Exercise
    - Support Group Challenge Widget in watch
    - Provide more accurate calorie consumption levels based on HR (Except swimming)
    - With sensor function updates, reducing the recognition time for automatic exercise
    (Running, elliptical, rowing machine)
    - Display walking/running live status through on-going icon in Watchface
    (Real-time walking, running, Pause)
    - Display the finish timer before the automatic walking/running exercise end
    • Calend...

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    • Improved Messaging App stability  
    • Improved WiFi stability

    - Enhanced Notification : Upon receiving a message notification, a chat window appears and can also view images.
    - AR Emoji/Bitmoji : Send AR Emoji and Bitmoji through the watch.
    - Capture : Supports scroll capture feature that automatically sends the screen-capture image to the phone.
    - If exercising with a watch, the voice guidance is provided through the connected headset.
    - Voice notification has been added for cumulative distance and heart rate data, during the Auto Lap of Running/Cycling e...

    • Improved system reliability
    No changelog details available.
    • Improved system reliability

    · Touch bezel added
    - Allow user to mimic the experience of rotary bezel in digital which allows for easier navigation and control of watch
    · Watch faces : Additional Watch Face Complications added.
      (Begin Workout, Breathing and others.)
    · Added new watch face 'My Style' which recommends variety of watch faces that suits outfit by taking picture of clothing
    · Additional indicator feature in watch face to show background running app such as workout tracking, timer.  Tapping on the indicator w...

    - New Bixby
    . New Bixby helps you get tasks done more easily. Start an exercise with specific goals or ask time difference between your city and the one you will be traveling.
    - Samsung Health
    . Swimming is new addition to auto detecting exercise types.
    . HR Low Alert is added for a heart health.
    . Breath Guide graphics are improved.
    - App Tray UI
    . App Tray UI has been improved for an easier, more intuitive and faster searching and activation.
    - Goodnight Mode UI
    . A dedicated view will...

    · Improved battery charging algorithm and stability

    · Improved usability of Samsung Health
    · Reliability of wireless charging improved

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