Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 (SM-G388F) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-G388F firmware?
G388FXXS1BQA2, released April 18, 2019 for region VDI with Android 4.4.4. It is a security update on bootloader binary 1. The archive holds 1 official build for this region.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since April 2019, so Android 4.4.4 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-G388F 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 Jan 2017
SM-G388F firmware for region VDI
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
G388FXXS1BQA2
Security update
|
1 | VDI | 4.4.4 |
2019-04-18 | Download |
How to Flash SM-G388F Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 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.