Samsung Galaxy A5 (SM-A500H) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-A500H firmware?
A500HXXS1CQC5, released May 10, 2017 for region XSG with Android 5.0.2. It is a security 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 May 2017, so Android 5.0.2 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-A500H 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 Mar 2017
SM-A500H firmware for region XSG
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A500HXXS1CQC5
Security update
|
1 | XSG | 5.0.2 |
2017-05-10 | Download |
How to Flash SM-A500H 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.