Samsung Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-G355H firmware?
G355HXXU0AQE1, released June 1, 2017 for region LUX with Android 4.4.2. It is a feature update on bootloader binary 0. The archive holds 2 official builds for this region.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Core 2 still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since June 2017, so Android 4.4.2 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-G355H firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 0:
- Binary 0 — since May 2017
SM-G355H firmware for region LUX
How to Flash SM-G355H Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy Core 2 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 0 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.