Samsung SM-A505GN Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-A505GN firmware?
A505GNDXS9CWA1, released January 31, 2023 with Android 11. It is a security update on bootloader binary 9. The archive holds 20 official builds across 11 regions (CSC).
Is the Samsung SM-A505GN still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since January 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-A505GN firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 9:
- Binary 9 — since Oct 2022
All SM-A505GN firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A505GNDXS9CWA1
Security update
|
9 | VFJ | 11 |
2023-01-31 | Download |
|
A505GNDXS9CWA1
Security update
|
9 | PNG | 11 |
2023-01-31 | Download |
|
A505GNDXS9CWA1
Security update
|
9 | SMA | 11 |
2023-01-31 | Download |
|
A505GNDXS9CWA1
Security update
|
9 | GLB | 11 |
2023-01-31 | Download |
|
A505GNDXS9CWA1
Security update
|
9 | BRI | 11 |
2023-01-31 | Download |
|
A505GNDXS9CWA1
Security update
|
9 | NZC | 11 |
2023-01-31 | Download |
|
A505GNDXS9CWA1
Security update
|
9 | XNF | 11 |
2023-01-31 | Download |
|
A505GNDXS9CWA1
Security update
|
9 | XNZ | 11 |
2023-01-31 | Download |
|
A505GNDXS9CWA1
Security update
|
9 | VNZ | 11 |
2023-01-31 | Download |
|
A505GNDXS9CWA1
Security update
|
9 | TNZ | 11 |
2023-01-31 | Download |
|
A505GNDXS9CWA1
Security update
|
9 | XTC | 11 |
2023-01-31 | Download |
|
A505GNDXS9CVJ1
Security update
|
9 | XTC | 11 |
2022-10-28 | Download |
|
A505GNDXS9CVJ1
Security update
|
9 | XNZ | 11 |
2022-10-28 | Download |
|
A505GNDXS9CVJ1
Security update
|
9 | XNF | 11 |
2022-10-28 | Download |
|
A505GNDXS9CVJ1
Security update
|
9 | VNZ | 11 |
2022-10-28 | Download |
|
A505GNDXS9CVJ1
Security update
|
9 | TNZ | 11 |
2022-10-28 | Download |
|
A505GNDXS9CVJ1
Security update
|
9 | SMA | 11 |
2022-10-28 | Download |
|
A505GNDXS9CVJ1
Security update
|
9 | NZC | 11 |
2022-10-28 | Download |
|
A505GNDXS9CVJ1
Security update
|
9 | GLB | 11 |
2022-10-28 | Download |
|
A505GNDXS9CVJ1
Security update
|
9 | BRI | 11 |
2022-10-28 | Download |
Latest SM-A505GN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRI | A505GNDXS9CWA1 | 9 | 11 | 2023-01-31 |
| GLB | A505GNDXS9CWA1 | 9 | 11 | 2023-01-31 |
| NZC | A505GNDXS9CWA1 | 9 | 11 | 2023-01-31 |
| PNG | A505GNDXS9CWA1 | 9 | 11 | 2023-01-31 |
| SMA | A505GNDXS9CWA1 | 9 | 11 | 2023-01-31 |
| TNZ | A505GNDXS9CWA1 | 9 | 11 | 2023-01-31 |
| VFJ | A505GNDXS9CWA1 | 9 | 11 | 2023-01-31 |
| VNZ | A505GNDXS9CWA1 | 9 | 11 | 2023-01-31 |
| XNF | A505GNDXS9CWA1 | 9 | 11 | 2023-01-31 |
| XNZ | A505GNDXS9CWA1 | 9 | 11 | 2023-01-31 |
| XTC | A505GNDXS9CWA1 | 9 | 11 | 2023-01-31 |
How to Flash SM-A505GN Firmware
Put the Samsung SM-A505GN 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 9 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.