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Build / PDA Region (CSC) Rating Android Date Download Link
A500WVLS1BPK2 BMC ★★★★☆ 9.2/10
v5.0.2
 2020-12-16
A500WVLS1BPK2 BWA ★★★★☆ 9.3/10
v5.0.2
 2020-12-16
A500WVLS1BPK2 RWC ★★★★☆ 9.2/10
v5.0.2
 2020-12-16
A500WVLS1BPK2 TLS ★★★★☆ 8.9/10
v5.0.2
 2020-12-16
A500WVLS1BPK2 VTR ★★★★☆ 8.8/10
v5.0.2
 2020-12-16
A500WVLS1BPK2 XAC ★★★★☆ 9.2/10
v5.0.2
 2020-12-16
A500WVLS1BPK2 VMC ★★★★☆ 8.7/10
v6.0.1
 2020-12-16
A500WVLS1BPK2 SPC ★★★★☆ 8.7/10
v6.0.1
 2020-12-16
A500WVLS1BPK2 PMB ★★★★☆ 9.4/10
v6.0.1
 2020-12-16
A500WVLS1BPK2 MTA ★★★★☆ 9.1/10
v5.0.2
 2020-12-16
A500WVLS1BPK2 KDO ★★★★☆ 8.7/10
v5.0.2
 2020-12-16
A500WVLS1BPK2 FMC ★★★★☆ 8.8/10
v6.0.1
 2020-12-16
A500WVLS1BPK2 BWA ★★★★☆ 8.7/10
v6.0.1
 2016-12-14
A500WVLS1BPK2 XAC ★★★★☆ 9.4/10
v6.0.1
 2016-12-14
A500WVLS1BPK2 VMC ★★★★☆ 9.4/10
v6.0.1
 2016-12-07
A500WVLS1BPK2 BMC ★★★★☆ 9.3/10
v6.0.1
 2016-12-07
A500WVLS1BPK2 KDO ★★★★☆ 9.1/10
v6.0.1
 2016-11-29
A500WVLS1BPK2 TLS ★★★★☆ 9.3/10
v6.0.1
 2016-11-29
A500WVLS1BPK2 SPC ★★★★☆ 9.2/10
v6.0.1
 2016-11-29
A500WVLS1BPK2 PMB ★★★★☆ 9.1/10
v6.0.1
 2016-11-29

Samsung Galaxy A5 (SM-A500W) Firmware Overview

The archive lists 20 official builds for the Samsung Galaxy A5 across 12 regions (CSC). The newest one is A500WVLS1BPK2, released December 16, 2020 with Android 5.0.2. Builds cover Android 5.0.2 to 6.0.1, the oldest dating from November 2016.

Step-by-Step Flashing Instruction

To restore or update your SM-A500W, use the latest Odin flash tool. This process will fix system bugs and bootloops.

  1. Preparation: Download the firmware archive and extract the .tar.md5 files.
  2. Odin: Open Odin3 v3.14.4 (or newer) on your computer.
  3. Download Mode: Power off your Samsung Galaxy A5. Hold Vol Up + Vol Down and plug it into the PC via USB.
  4. Load Files: Select files for each slot: BL, AP, CP, and CSC.
  5. Flash: Click Start. Wait for the green "PASS!" box to appear.
Important: Use HOME_CSC to keep your files and settings. Use CSC for a complete factory reset.

Popular Builds

A500WVLS1BPK2
★★★★☆ 9.2/10

XAC • Android 5.0.2 • 2020-12-16 • 4408 downloads

A500WVLS1BPK2
★★★★☆ 8.8/10

VTR • Android 5.0.2 • 2020-12-16 • 4392 downloads