Samsung Galaxy Core (GT-I8260) Firmware Overview
What is the latest GT-I8260 firmware?
I8260XXAML3, released February 14, 2014 for region XEC with Android 4.1–4.3. The archive holds 1 official build for this region.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Core still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since February 2014, so Android 4.1–4.3 is the last version this model got. The final builds below are still the best choice for a clean reinstall.
GT-I8260 firmware for region XEC
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I8260XXAML3 | — | XEC | 4.1–4.3 |
2014-02-14 | Download |
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.