Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-G850F firmware?
G850FXXU2CVH1, released August 18, 2022 for region CAM with Android 5.0.2. It is a feature update on bootloader binary 2. The archive holds 1 official build for this region.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Alpha still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since August 2022, so Android 5.0.2 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-G850F firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 2:
- Binary 2 — since Aug 2022
SM-G850F firmware for region CAM
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
G850FXXU2CVH1
Feature update
|
2 | CAM | 5.0.2 |
2022-08-18 | Download |
How to Flash SM-G850F Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy Alpha 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 2 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.