Samsung Galaxy Core (GT-I8260) Firmware Overview
What is the latest GT-I8260 firmware?
I8260XXAPA1, released February 5, 2016 with Android 4.1.2. The archive holds 20 official builds across 18 regions (CSC). Each one is the full stock ROM (flash file) for Odin, not an OTA patch.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Core still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since February 2016, so Android 4.1.2 is the last version this model got. The final builds below are still the best choice for a clean reinstall.
All GT-I8260 firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I8260XXAPA1 | — | PHN | 4.1–4.3 |
2016-02-05 | Download |
| I8260XXAPA1 | — | PHN | 4.1.2 |
2016-01-19 | Download |
| I8260XXAOD3 | — | SEB | 4.1–4.3 |
2015-05-20 | Download |
| I8260XXAML3 | — | CYV | 4.1–4.3 |
2014-09-22 | Download |
| I8260XXAML3 | — | VIM | 4.1–4.3 |
2014-09-22 | Download |
| I8260XXAML3 | — | TWO | 4.1–4.3 |
2014-09-22 | Download |
| I8260XXANH2 | — | ITV | 4.1–4.3 |
2014-09-22 | Download |
| I8260XXAMG2 | — | PRT | — |
2014-08-08 | Download |
| I8260XXANF3 | — | MOT | 4.1–4.3 |
2014-07-28 | Download |
| I8260XXANF3 | — | SIM | 4.1–4.3 |
2014-07-28 | Download |
| I8260XXAML3 | — | SEE | 4.1.2 |
2014-04-08 | Download |
| I8260XXAML3 | — | XFU | 4.1–4.3 |
2014-03-11 | Download |
| I8260XXAMH4 | — | XEF | — |
2014-03-07 | Download |
| I8260XXAML3 | — | EUR | 4.1–4.3 |
2014-02-27 | Download |
| I8260XXAML3 | — | XEC | 4.1–4.3 |
2014-02-14 | Download |
| I8260XXAML3 | — | PHE | 4.1–4.3 |
2014-01-16 | Download |
| I8260XXAML3 | — | SIO | 4.1–4.3 |
2013-12-26 | Download |
| I8260XXAML3 | — | SEB | 4.1–4.3 |
2013-12-26 | Download |
| I8260XXAMI3 | — | HUI | 4.1–4.3 |
2013-11-12 | Download |
| I8260ZTAMJ1 | — | BRI | 4.1–4.3 |
2013-10-31 | Download |
Latest GT-I8260 Firmware by Region
The newest build for each region (CSC) code. Not sure which region your phone uses? See the CSC code guide.
| Region | Latest build | Bit | Android | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRI | I8260ZTAMJ1 | — | 4.1–4.3 | 2013-10-31 |
| CYV | I8260XXAML3 | — | 4.1–4.3 | 2014-09-22 |
| EUR | I8260XXAML3 | — | 4.1–4.3 | 2014-02-27 |
| HUI | I8260XXAMI3 | — | 4.1–4.3 | 2013-11-12 |
| ITV | I8260XXANH2 | — | 4.1–4.3 | 2014-09-22 |
| MOT | I8260XXANF3 | — | 4.1–4.3 | 2014-07-28 |
| PHE | I8260XXAML3 | — | 4.1–4.3 | 2014-01-16 |
| PHN | I8260XXAPA1 | — | 4.1–4.3 | 2016-02-05 |
| PRT | I8260XXAMG2 | — | — | 2014-08-08 |
| SEB | I8260XXAOD3 | — | 4.1–4.3 | 2015-05-20 |
| SEE | I8260XXAML3 | — | 4.1.2 | 2014-04-08 |
| SIM | I8260XXANF3 | — | 4.1–4.3 | 2014-07-28 |
| SIO | I8260XXAML3 | — | 4.1–4.3 | 2013-12-26 |
| TWO | I8260XXAML3 | — | 4.1–4.3 | 2014-09-22 |
| VIM | I8260XXAML3 | — | 4.1–4.3 | 2014-09-22 |
| XEC | I8260XXAML3 | — | 4.1–4.3 | 2014-02-14 |
| XEF | I8260XXAMH4 | — | — | 2014-03-07 |
| XFU | I8260XXAML3 | — | 4.1–4.3 | 2014-03-11 |
Older GT-I8260 Builds (Archive)
5 earlier builds from the samdb.org catalogue. They are not in the download list above; the link searches for the build on the partner site.
How to Flash GT-I8260 Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy Core into Download Mode, load the BL, AP, CP and CSC files into Odin on a Windows PC and press Start. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.