Samsung SM-A205FN Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-A205FN firmware?
A205FNXXSBCWC3, released April 6, 2023 with Android 11. It is a security update on bootloader binary 11. The archive holds 20 official builds across 5 regions (CSC).
Is the Samsung SM-A205FN still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since April 2023, so Android 11 is the last version this model got. The final builds below are still the best choice for a clean reinstall.
Can I downgrade the SM-A205FN firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. In the archive the binary of this model rose from 10 to 11:
- Binary 11 — since Sep 2022
- Binary 10 — since Sep 2021
A phone already on binary 11 rejects builds with a lower binary in Odin ("SW REV CHECK FAIL"), so it can go back to an earlier Android version only if that version has a binary 11 build. How to read a build number.
All SM-A205FN firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A205FNXXSBCWC3
Security update
|
11 | SKZ | 11 |
2023-04-06 | Download |
|
A205FNXXSBCWC3
Security update
|
11 | SEK | 11 |
2023-04-06 | Download |
|
A205FNXXSBCWC3
Security update
|
11 | CAU | 11 |
2023-04-06 | Download |
|
A205FNXXSBCWC3
Security update
|
11 | CAC | 11 |
2023-04-06 | Download |
|
A205FNPUSBCWC3
Security update
|
11 | SER | 11 |
2023-04-06 | Download |
|
A205FNXXSBCVI1
Security update
|
11 | SKZ | 11 |
2022-10-28 | Download |
|
A205FNXXSBCVI1
Security update
|
11 | SEK | 11 |
2022-10-28 | Download |
|
A205FNXXSBCVI1
Security update
|
11 | CAU | 11 |
2022-10-28 | Download |
|
A205FNXXSBCVI1
Security update
|
11 | CAC | 11 |
2022-10-28 | Download |
|
A205FNPUSBCVI1
Security update
|
11 | SER | 11 |
2022-10-28 | Download |
|
A205FNXXSACVB1
Security update
|
10 | SKZ | 11 |
2022-05-09 | Download |
|
A205FNXXSACVB1
Security update
|
10 | SEK | 11 |
2022-05-09 | Download |
|
A205FNXXSACVB1
Security update
|
10 | CAU | 11 |
2022-05-09 | Download |
|
A205FNXXSACVB1
Security update
|
10 | CAC | 11 |
2022-05-09 | Download |
|
A205FNPUSACVB1
Security update
|
10 | SER | 11 |
2022-04-22 | Download |
|
A205FNPUUACUI1
Feature update
|
10 | SER | 11 |
2021-09-30 | Download |
|
A205FNXXUACUI1
Feature update
|
10 | SKZ | 11 |
2021-09-30 | Download |
|
A205FNXXUACUI1
Feature update
|
10 | CAC | 11 |
2021-09-30 | Download |
|
A205FNXXUACUI1
Feature update
|
10 | SEK | 11 |
2021-09-29 | Download |
|
A205FNXXUACUI1
Feature update
|
10 | CAU | 11 |
2021-09-29 | Download |
Latest SM-A205FN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAC | A205FNXXSBCWC3 | 11 | 11 | 2023-04-06 |
| CAU | A205FNXXSBCWC3 | 11 | 11 | 2023-04-06 |
| SEK | A205FNXXSBCWC3 | 11 | 11 | 2023-04-06 |
| SER | A205FNPUSBCWC3 | 11 | 11 | 2023-04-06 |
| SKZ | A205FNXXSBCWC3 | 11 | 11 | 2023-04-06 |
How to Flash SM-A205FN Firmware
Put the Samsung SM-A205FN into Download Mode, load the BL, AP, CP and CSC files into Odin on a Windows PC and press Start. Pick a build with Bit 11 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.