Samsung Galaxy Core LTE (SM-G386W) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-G386W firmware?
G386WVLS1AQB1, released March 8, 2017 with Android 4.4.2. It is a security update on bootloader binary 1. The archive holds 20 official builds across 13 regions (CSC). Each one is the full stock ROM (flash file) for Odin, not an OTA patch.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Core LTE still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since March 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-G386W firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 1:
- Binary 1 — since Aug 2014
All SM-G386W firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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G386WVLS1AQB1
Security update
|
1 | VTR | 4.4.2 |
2017-03-08 | Download |
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G386WVLS1AQA1
Security update
|
1 | VMC | 4.4.2 |
2017-02-16 | Download |
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G386WVLS1AQA1
Security update
|
1 | BWA | 4.4.2 |
2017-02-15 | Download |
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G386WVLS1AQA1
Security update
|
1 | BMC | 4.4.2 |
2017-02-15 | Download |
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G386WVLU1ANJ5
Feature update
|
1 | GLW | 4.4.2 |
2015-10-01 | Download |
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G386WVLU1ANJ2
Feature update
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1 | ESK | 4.4.2 |
2015-09-30 | Download |
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G386WVLU1ANJ2
Feature update
|
1 | MTA | 4.4.2 |
2015-09-24 | Download |
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G386WVLU1ANJ2
Feature update
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1 | FMC | 4.4.2 |
2015-09-24 | Download |
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G386WVLU1ANJ2
Feature update
|
1 | RWC | 4.4.2 |
2015-09-24 | Download |
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G386WVLU1ANJ6
Feature update
|
1 | SPC | 4.4.2 |
2015-09-18 | Download |
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G386WVLU1ANJ6
Feature update
|
1 | KDO | 4.4.2 |
2015-09-18 | Download |
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G386WVLU1ANJ6
Feature update
|
1 | TLS | 4.4.2 |
2015-09-18 | Download |
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G386WVLU1ANJ4
Feature update
|
1 | VTR | 4.4.2 |
2015-09-07 | Download |
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G386WVLU1ANJ6
Feature update
|
1 | PMB | 4.4.2 |
2015-09-07 | Download |
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G386WVLU1ANJ2
Feature update
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1 | BWA | 4.4.2 |
2015-08-31 | Download |
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G386WVLU1ANJ2
Feature update
|
1 | VMC | 4.4.2 |
2015-08-31 | Download |
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G386WVLU1ANJ2
Feature update
|
1 | BMC | 4.4.2 |
2015-08-31 | Download |
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G386WVLU1ANJ1
Feature update
|
1 | BWA | 4.4.2 |
2014-10-13 | Download |
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G386WVLU1ANJ1
Feature update
|
1 | BMC | 4.4.2 |
2014-10-13 | Download |
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G386WVLU1ANJ1
Feature update
|
1 | RWC | 4.4.2 |
2014-10-13 | Download |
Latest SM-G386W 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC | G386WVLS1AQA1 | 1 | 4.4.2 | 2017-02-15 |
| BWA | G386WVLS1AQA1 | 1 | 4.4.2 | 2017-02-15 |
| ESK | G386WVLU1ANJ2 | 1 | 4.4.2 | 2015-09-30 |
| FMC | G386WVLU1ANJ2 | 1 | 4.4.2 | 2015-09-24 |
| GLW | G386WVLU1ANJ5 | 1 | 4.4.2 | 2015-10-01 |
| KDO | G386WVLU1ANJ6 | 1 | 4.4.2 | 2015-09-18 |
| MTA | G386WVLU1ANJ2 | 1 | 4.4.2 | 2015-09-24 |
| PMB | G386WVLU1ANJ6 | 1 | 4.4.2 | 2015-09-07 |
| RWC | G386WVLU1ANJ2 | 1 | 4.4.2 | 2015-09-24 |
| SPC | G386WVLU1ANJ6 | 1 | 4.4.2 | 2015-09-18 |
| TLS | G386WVLU1ANJ6 | 1 | 4.4.2 | 2015-09-18 |
| VMC | G386WVLS1AQA1 | 1 | 4.4.2 | 2017-02-16 |
| VTR | G386WVLS1AQB1 | 1 | 4.4.2 | 2017-03-08 |
Older SM-G386W Builds (Archive)
3 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.
How to Flash SM-G386W Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy Core LTE 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 1 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.