Galaxy A5

Download Samsung Firmware SM-A500F1

Samsung Galaxy A5

The latest firmware for Samsung Galaxy A5 (SM-A500F1) is A500F1U1CQB1 with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), released on February 21, 2017 for 1 region (CSC). Every official firmware build for SM-A500F1, newest first: one row per build with all regions (CSC) that received it.

Latest build
A500F1U1CQB1 https://samfirm.shop/build/A500F1U1CQB1 Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) · 9 years ago
Builds
7 builds
Regions (CSC)
1 region

Firmware builds for SM-A500F1

Each firmware build has its own page at https://samfirm.shop/build/{PDA}, where {PDA} is the build number from the list above. Example: https://samfirm.shop/build/A500F1U1CQB1

SM-A500F1 update history

SM-A500F1 started on Android 4 and has received 2 major Android upgrades; it now runs Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow). The newest build, A500F1U1CQB1, was released on February 21, 2017. No new build has appeared for 117 months, so regular updates for this model have most likely ended.

Device specifications

Display diagonal
12.7 cm (5")
Display resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
Display type
SAMOLED
RAM
2 GB
Rear camera resolution
13 MP
Rear camera type
Single camera
Battery capacity
2300 mAh
Weight
123 g

Specifications of SM-A500F, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest Android version for SM-A500F1?

The newest firmware for SM-A500F1 runs Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow): build A500F1U1CQB1, released on February 21, 2017.

When did SM-A500F1 get its last update?

The latest build for SM-A500F1, A500F1U1CQB1, was released on February 21, 2017 (9 years ago).

How often does SM-A500F1 get updates?

SM-A500F1 has had no new firmware for 117 months, so regular updates have most likely ended.

Is the firmware for SM-A500F1 official?

Yes, all firmware files for SM-A500F1 are 100% official, original, and obtained directly from Samsung servers.

How to flash Samsung SM-A500F1 using Odin?

To flash SM-A500F1, you need to download the appropriate firmware, put your device into Download Mode, and use the Odin tool to load the BL, AP, CP, and CSC files.

Can I downgrade the Android version on SM-A500F1?

Downgrading is only possible if the bootloader version (binary bit) of the old firmware matches the current one. Always check the binary version before flashing SM-A500F1.