
Samsung Galaxy A9(2016)
The latest firmware for Samsung Galaxy A9(2016) (SM-A9000) is A9000ZHS1BRK1 with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), released on January 3, 2019 for 1 region (CSC). Every official firmware build for SM-A9000, newest first: one row per build with all regions (CSC) that received it.
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/A9000ZHS1BRK1
SM-A9000 started on Android 5 and has received 1 major Android upgrade; it now runs Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow). The newest build, A9000ZHS1BRK1, was released on January 3, 2019. No new build has appeared for 95 months, so regular updates for this model have most likely ended.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
- Updated Google applications.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
- Other bug fixes
ㆍAn intermittent issue where the "screen timeout" function does not work is resolved.
ㆍAn intermittent problem where weather information is not updated has been resolved.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
- Other bug fixes
ㆍWhen stored at low temperatures, the problem of intermittently increasing consumption currents is solved.
- Improved performance
ㆍImage quality of Wechat sight video shooting is improved.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
- Other bug fixes
ㆍProblem that the temperature mark of the Weather widget goes wrong is solved.
ㆍThe problem that a force is intermittently terminated among the use of FM radio is solved.
ㆍThe problem that It doesn't become the theme store entry intermittently is solved.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
ㆍDevice stability improvements, bug fixes.
ㆍNew and / or enhanced features.
ㆍFurther improvements to performance.
ㆍOS upgrade - Android 6.0 Marshmallow
ㆍThe new TouchWiz provides enhanced usability and an updated visual design.
ㆍQuick connect helps you easily find and connect to nearby devices by showing currently connected devices and previous connections.
ㆍFingerprints are securely protected. An alternative unlock method (pattern, PIN, or password) is required to add fingerprints.
ㆍAdvanced power saving mode restricts background data and extends battery life.
ㆍA new vibration pattern concept has been appl...
- Added the S-Roaming app
ㆍThe user has to use an inexpensive data roaming abroad.(Call/SMS exception)
- Other bug fixes
ㆍFixed an issue that could fail payment when using some cards at the "Samsung pay"
ㆍFixed an issue that some of users are not able to receive incoming call when user using slot2.
ㆍMusic Player power consumption has been improved.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
- Improved performance
ㆍCurrent Consumption is managed more efficiently.
ㆍOn Contacts, scrolling performance is enhanced.
- Other bug fixes
ㆍForce close problems on performing Car Mode apk and initializing U.Power Saving Mode are fixed.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
OS upgrade - Android 6.0 Marshmallow
· The new TouchWiz provides a brand-new visual design and enhanced usability.
· Quick connect makes device connection more convenient.
· Fingerprints combined with pattern, PIN and password provide enhanced security for lock screen function.
· Advanced network power saving mode restricts background data and extends battery life.
· apply the new vibration mode
※ After upgrade, please update Gear manager to latest version when Galaxy Gear, Gear Fit are to be u...
ㆍDevice stability improvements, bug fixes.
ㆍNew and / or enhanced features.
ㆍFurther improvements to performance.
- Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
- Performance improvement by efficient system management
- applied the Android regular security patch
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
ㆍEnhanced the Wechat video call
ㆍApplied the Android regular security patch
ㆍFixed not fast charging problem during power off
ㆍFixed not fully charging battery problem at low temperature
ㆍFixed message noti problem after checking floating message
ㆍApply the Android regular security patch
- Fixed not fast charging problem during power off
- Fixed not fully charging battery problem at low temperature
- Fixed message noti problem after checking floating message
- Append Macau LTE APN
- apply the Android regular security patch
- Fixed occasionally Touch-Wiz FC
- Fixed occasionally flash problem in front camera
- Fixed to no taking picture after flash on/off
- Fixed recording problem in sound and shot mode
- Improved SIM detection
- Increased volume of default ringtone
ㆍFixed occasionally Touch-Wiz FC
ㆍFixed occasionally flash problem in front camera
ㆍFixed to no taking picture after flash on/off
ㆍFixed recording problem in sound and shot mode
ㆍImproved SIM detection
ㆍIncreased volume of default ringtone
ㆍImproved occasionally unable to enter rear camera mode.
ㆍFixed abnormal photo display, which was taken during front camera video recording
ㆍFixed cannot display accurate map location when writing e-mail in roaming area.
Box codes of SM-A9000 for different colors and markets. Firmware is chosen by the model code SM-A9000 and your region (CSC), not by the SKU.

SM-A185G

SM-A185F

SM-A077F

SM-A085F

SM-A085M

SM-A276B

SM-A576U

SM-A566U
The newest firmware for SM-A9000 runs Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow): build A9000ZHS1BRK1, released on January 3, 2019.
The latest build for SM-A9000, A9000ZHS1BRK1, was released on January 3, 2019 (7 years ago).
SM-A9000 has had no new firmware for 95 months, so regular updates have most likely ended.
Yes, all firmware files for SM-A9000 are 100% official, original, and obtained directly from Samsung servers.
To flash SM-A9000, 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.
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-A9000.