Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 (SM-G357M) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-G357M firmware?
G357MUBU0AOG2, released September 16, 2015 with Android 4.4.2. It is a feature update on bootloader binary 0. The archive holds 20 official builds across 10 regions (CSC). Each one is the full stock ROM (flash file) for Odin, not an OTA patch.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since September 2015, 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-G357M 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 2014
All SM-G357M firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
G357MUBU0AOG2
Feature update
|
0 | CTI | 4.4.2 |
2015-09-16 | Download |
|
G357MUBU0AOG2
Feature update
|
0 | UFN | 4.4.2 |
2015-09-14 | Download |
|
G357MUBU0AOG2
Feature update
|
0 | PSN | 4.4.2 |
2015-09-14 | Download |
|
G357MUBU0AOG2
Feature update
|
0 | ICE | 4.4.2 |
2015-08-29 | Download |
|
G357MUBU0AOG2
Feature update
|
0 | ARO | 4.4.2 |
2015-08-28 | Download |
|
G357MUBU0AOG2
Feature update
|
0 | COL | 4.4.2 |
2015-08-12 | Download |
|
G357MUBU0AOG2
Feature update
|
0 | COO | 4.4.2 |
2015-08-10 | Download |
|
G357MUBU0AOG2
Feature update
|
0 | ICE | 4.4.2 |
2015-07-09 | Download |
|
G357MUBU0AOG2
Feature update
|
0 | PSN | 4.4.2 |
2015-07-09 | Download |
|
G357MUBU0AOF3
Feature update
|
0 | COE | 4.4.2 |
2015-06-22 | Download |
|
G357MUBU0AOF3
Feature update
|
0 | COE | 4.4.2 |
2015-06-11 | Download |
|
G357MUBU0AOC1
Feature update
|
0 | TCE | 4.4.2 |
2015-04-20 | Download |
|
G357MUBU0ANK1
Feature update
|
0 | PET | 4.4.2 |
2015-04-08 | Download |
|
G357MUBU0AOC1
Feature update
|
0 | CTI | 4.4.2 |
2015-03-03 | Download |
|
G357MUBU0AOC1
Feature update
|
0 | COO | 4.4.2 |
2015-03-03 | Download |
|
G357MUBU0AOC1
Feature update
|
0 | PSN | 4.4.2 |
2015-03-03 | Download |
|
G357MUBU0AOC1
Feature update
|
0 | PSN | 4.4.2 |
2015-03-03 | Download |
|
G357MUBU0AOC1
Feature update
|
0 | UFN | 4.4.2 |
2015-03-03 | Download |
|
G357MUBU0AOC1
Feature update
|
0 | ARO | 4.4.2 |
2015-03-03 | Download |
|
G357MUBU0AOC1
Feature update
|
0 | TCE | 4.4.2 |
2015-03-03 | Download |
Latest SM-G357M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARO | G357MUBU0AOG2 | 0 | 4.4.2 | 2015-08-28 |
| COE | G357MUBU0AOF3 | 0 | 4.4.2 | 2015-06-22 |
| COL | G357MUBU0AOG2 | 0 | 4.4.2 | 2015-08-12 |
| COO | G357MUBU0AOG2 | 0 | 4.4.2 | 2015-08-10 |
| CTI | G357MUBU0AOG2 | 0 | 4.4.2 | 2015-09-16 |
| ICE | G357MUBU0AOG2 | 0 | 4.4.2 | 2015-08-29 |
| PET | G357MUBU0ANK1 | 0 | 4.4.2 | 2015-04-08 |
| PSN | G357MUBU0AOG2 | 0 | 4.4.2 | 2015-09-14 |
| TCE | G357MUBU0AOC1 | 0 | 4.4.2 | 2015-04-20 |
| UFN | G357MUBU0AOG2 | 0 | 4.4.2 | 2015-09-14 |
Older SM-G357M Builds (Archive)
11 earlier builds from the samdb.org catalogue. They are not in the download list above; the link searches for the build on the partner site.
| Build / PDA | Bit | Month | Regions (CSC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G357MUBU0AOA1 | 0 | Jan 2015 | ARO, PSN | Find |
| G357MUBU0ANJ3 | 0 | Oct 2014 | ARO, COO | Find |
| G357MUBU0ANJ2 | 0 | Oct 2014 | TCE | Find |
| G357MUBU0ANI2 | 0 | Sep 2014 | COL, CTI, PET | Find |
| G357MUBU0ANH2 | 0 | Aug 2014 | COD, COM, PSN | Find |
| G357MUBU0ANG5 | 0 | Jul 2014 | COE, ICE | Find |
| G357MUBU0ANG4 | 0 | Jul 2014 | TCE | Find |
| G357MUBU0ANG1 | 0 | Jul 2014 | CTU | Find |
| G357MUBU0ANF3 | 0 | Jun 2014 | COO, PNT | Find |
| G357MUBU0ANE4 | 0 | May 2014 | PET | Find |
| G357MUBU0ANE3 | 0 | May 2014 | COL, COO | Find |
How to Flash SM-G357M Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 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.