Samsung SM-A505N Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-A505N firmware?
A505NKSS6DWB1, released March 9, 2023 with Android 11. It is a security update on bootloader binary 6. The archive holds 20 official builds across 4 regions (CSC).
Is the Samsung SM-A505N still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since March 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-A505N firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 6:
- Binary 6 — since May 2022
All SM-A505N firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A505NKSS6DWB1
Security update
|
6 | KOO | 11 |
2023-03-09 | Download |
|
A505NKSS6DWB1
Security update
|
6 | LUC | 11 |
2023-03-09 | Download |
|
A505NKSS6DWB1
Security update
|
6 | SKC | 11 |
2023-03-09 | Download |
|
A505NKSS6DWB1
Security update
|
6 | KTC | 11 |
2023-03-09 | Download |
|
A505NKSU6DVK2
Feature update
|
6 | LUC | 11 |
2022-12-08 | Download |
|
A505NKSU6DVK2
Feature update
|
6 | KTC | 11 |
2022-12-08 | Download |
|
A505NKSU6DVK2
Feature update
|
6 | KOO | 11 |
2022-12-08 | Download |
|
A505NKSU6DVK2
Feature update
|
6 | SKC | 11 |
2022-12-08 | Download |
|
A505NKSU6DVG2
Feature update
|
6 | KOO | 11 |
2022-08-11 | Download |
|
A505NKSU6DVG2
Feature update
|
6 | SKC | 11 |
2022-08-11 | Download |
|
A505NKSU6DVG2
Feature update
|
6 | KTC | 11 |
2022-08-11 | Download |
|
A505NKSU6DVG2
Feature update
|
6 | LUC | 11 |
2022-08-11 | Download |
|
A505NKSU6DVG1
Feature update
|
6 | KOO | 11 |
2022-07-21 | Download |
|
A505NKSU6DVG1
Feature update
|
6 | LUC | 11 |
2022-07-21 | Download |
|
A505NKSU6DVG1
Feature update
|
6 | KTC | 11 |
2022-07-21 | Download |
|
A505NKSU6DVG1
Feature update
|
6 | SKC | 11 |
2022-07-21 | Download |
|
A505NKSU6DVE2
Feature update
|
6 | KOO | 11 |
2022-05-19 | Download |
|
A505NKSU6DVE2
Feature update
|
6 | LUC | 11 |
2022-05-19 | Download |
|
A505NKSU6DVE2
Feature update
|
6 | SKC | 11 |
2022-05-19 | Download |
|
A505NKSU6DVE2
Feature update
|
6 | KTC | 11 |
2022-05-19 | Download |
Latest SM-A505N 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOO | A505NKSS6DWB1 | 6 | 11 | 2023-03-09 |
| KTC | A505NKSS6DWB1 | 6 | 11 | 2023-03-09 |
| LUC | A505NKSS6DWB1 | 6 | 11 | 2023-03-09 |
| SKC | A505NKSS6DWB1 | 6 | 11 | 2023-03-09 |
How to Flash SM-A505N Firmware
Put the Samsung SM-A505N 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 6 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.