Samsung Galaxy A5 (SM-A500FU) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-A500FU firmware?
A500FUXXU1CSB1, released June 19, 2019 for region VIR with Android 4.4.4. It is a feature update on bootloader binary 1. The archive holds 1 official build for this region.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A5 still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since June 2019, so Android 4.4.4 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-A500FU firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 1:
- Binary 1 — since Feb 2019
SM-A500FU firmware for region VIR
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A500FUXXU1CSB1
Feature update
|
1 | VIR | 4.4.4 |
2019-06-19 | Download |
How to Flash SM-A500FU Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy A5 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 1 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.