Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-I8530) Firmware Overview
What is the latest GT-I8530 firmware?
I8530XXLJ2, released November 1, 2012 with Android 2.3.6. The archive holds 12 official builds across 7 regions (CSC). Each one is the full stock ROM (flash file) for Odin, not an OTA patch.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Beam still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since November 2012, so Android 2.3.6 is the last version this model got. The final builds below are still the best choice for a clean reinstall.
All GT-I8530 firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I8530XXLJ2 | — | CYO | 2.3.6 |
2012-11-01 | Download |
| I8530BULH1 | — | CYV | 2.3.6 |
2012-08-01 | Download |
| I8530VSLG1 | — | SAM | 2.3.6 |
2012-07-18 | Download |
| I8530UBLG2 | — | COM | 2.3.6 |
2012-07-17 | Download |
| I8530UBLF1 | — | TTT | 2.3.6 |
2012-06-25 | Download |
| I8530UBLF2 | — | CHL | 2.3.6 |
2012-06-22 | Download |
| I8530DDLF2 | — | INU | 2.3.6 |
2012-06-13 | Download |
| I8530XXLL1 | — | CYO | 2.3.6 |
N/A | Download |
| I8530UBAMC2 | — | TTT | 2.3.6 |
N/A | Download |
| I8530UBLF2 | — | CHL | 2.3.6 |
N/A | Download |
| I8530UBLG2 | — | COM | 2.3.6 |
N/A | Download |
| I8530VSLG1 | — | SAM | 2.3.6 |
N/A | Download |
Latest GT-I8530 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHL | I8530UBLF2 | — | 2.3.6 | 2012-06-22 |
| COM | I8530UBLG2 | — | 2.3.6 | 2012-07-17 |
| CYO | I8530XXLJ2 | — | 2.3.6 | 2012-11-01 |
| CYV | I8530BULH1 | — | 2.3.6 | 2012-08-01 |
| INU | I8530DDLF2 | — | 2.3.6 | 2012-06-13 |
| SAM | I8530VSLG1 | — | 2.3.6 | 2012-07-18 |
| TTT | I8530UBLF1 | — | 2.3.6 | 2012-06-25 |
Older GT-I8530 Builds (Archive)
2 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-I8530 Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy Beam 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.