Samsung Galaxy Core (GT-I8260E) Firmware Overview
What is the latest GT-I8260E firmware?
I8260EUHAMK3, released December 31, 2013 with Android 4.1–4.3. The archive holds 1 official build across 1 region (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 December 2013, 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.
All GT-I8260E firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I8260EUHAMK3 | — | CHE | 4.1–4.3 |
2013-12-31 | Download |
How to Flash GT-I8260E 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.