Download Samsung Firmware SM-J500Y
Samsung Galaxy J5
The latest firmware for Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500Y) is J500YXXU1BQI1 with Android 6.0.1 (Lollipop), released on September 11, 2017 for 1 region (CSC). Every official firmware build for SM-J500Y, newest first: one row per build with all regions (CSC) that received it.
- Builds
- 12 builds
- Regions (CSC)
- 7 regions
Firmware builds for SM-J500Y
- TNZ
- 2DXNZCPNGVFJVNZXNZ
- NZCPNGTNZVFJVNZ
- NZCPNGTNZVFJVNZXNZ
- XNZ
- NZCPNGTNZVFJVNZXNZ
- VFJXNZ
- NZCPNGTNZVFJVNZXNZ
- NZCPNGTNZVFJVNZXNZ
- NZCPNGTNZVFJVNZXNZ
- NZCPNGTNZVFJVNZXNZ
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/J500YXXU1BQI1
SM-J500Y update history
SM-J500Y started on Android 5 and has received 1 major Android upgrade; it now runs Android 6.0.1 (Lollipop). The newest build, J500YXXU1BQI1, was released on September 11, 2017. No new build has appeared for 111 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
- 1.5 GB
- Rear camera resolution
- 13 MP
- Rear camera type
- Single camera
- Battery capacity
- 2600 mAh
- Weight
- 146 g
Specifications of SM-J500, 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-J500Y?
The newest firmware for SM-J500Y runs Android 6.0.1 (Lollipop): build J500YXXU1BQI1, released on September 11, 2017.
When did SM-J500Y get its last update?
The latest build for SM-J500Y, J500YXXU1BQI1, was released on September 11, 2017 (9 years ago).
How often does SM-J500Y get updates?
SM-J500Y has had no new firmware for 111 months, so regular updates have most likely ended.
Is the firmware for SM-J500Y official?
Yes, all firmware files for SM-J500Y are 100% official, original, and obtained directly from Samsung servers.
How to flash Samsung SM-J500Y using Odin?
To flash SM-J500Y, 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-J500Y?
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-J500Y.