Samsung Galaxy A5 (SM-A520F) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-A520F firmware?
A520FXXSGCTL1, released September 28, 2021 for region VAU with Android 8. It is a security update on bootloader binary 16. 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 September 2021, so Android 8 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-A520F firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 16:
- Binary 16 — since Dec 2020
SM-A520F firmware for region VAU
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A520FXXSGCTL1
Security update
|
16 | VAU | 8 |
2021-09-28 | Download |
How to Flash SM-A520F 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 16 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.