Samsung Galaxy A5 (SM-A500M) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-A500M firmware?
A500MUBS1CRH1, released January 29, 2021 for region PCT with Android 6. 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 January 2021, so Android 6 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-A500M 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 Aug 2018
SM-A500M firmware for region PCT
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A500MUBS1CRH1
Security update
|
1 | PCT | 6 |
2021-01-29 | Download |
How to Flash SM-A500M 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.