Samsung Galaxy Alpha (Canada) SM-G850W Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-G850W firmware?
G850WVLU1BPG1, released September 12, 2016 with Android 5.0.2. It is a feature update on bootloader binary 1. The archive holds 20 official builds across 11 regions (CSC). Each one is the full stock ROM (flash file) for Odin, not an OTA patch.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Alpha (Canada) still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since September 2016, 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-G850W 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 Sep 2014
All SM-G850W firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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G850WVLU1BPG1
Feature update
|
1 | VTR | 5.0.2 |
2016-09-12 | Download |
|
G850WVLU1BPG1
Feature update
|
1 | RWC | 5.0.2 |
2016-08-31 | Download |
|
G850WVLU1BPG1
Feature update
|
1 | MTA | 5.0.2 |
2016-08-31 | Download |
|
G850WVLU1BPG1
Feature update
|
1 | FMC | 5.0.2 |
2016-08-31 | Download |
|
G850WVLU1BPG1
Feature update
|
1 | KDO | 5.0.2 |
2016-08-16 | Download |
|
G850WVLU1BPG1
Feature update
|
1 | SPC | 5.0.2 |
2016-08-16 | Download |
|
G850WVLU1BPG1
Feature update
|
1 | BMC | 5.0.2 |
2016-08-16 | Download |
|
G850WVLU1BPG1
Feature update
|
1 | BWA | 5.0.2 |
2016-08-16 | Download |
|
G850WVLU1BPG1
Feature update
|
1 | VMC | 5.0.2 |
2016-08-16 | Download |
|
G850WVLU1BPG1
Feature update
|
1 | TLS | 5.0.2 |
2016-08-16 | Download |
|
G850WVLU1BPG1
Feature update
|
1 | PMB | 5.0.2 |
2016-07-27 | Download |
|
G850WVLU1BOD7
Feature update
|
1 | BMC | 5.0.2 |
2015-08-21 | Download |
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G850WVLU1BOD7
Feature update
|
1 | PMB | 5.0.2 |
2015-08-21 | Download |
|
G850WVLU1BOD7
Feature update
|
1 | MTA | 5.0.2 |
2015-08-21 | Download |
|
G850WVLU1BOD7
Feature update
|
1 | RWC | 5.0.2 |
2015-08-21 | Download |
|
G850WVLU1BOD7
Feature update
|
1 | TLS | 5.0.2 |
2015-08-21 | Download |
|
G850WVLU1BOD7
Feature update
|
1 | KDO | 5.0.2 |
2015-08-21 | Download |
|
G850WVLU1BOD7
Feature update
|
1 | VTR | 5.0.2 |
2015-08-21 | Download |
|
G850WVLU1BOD7
Feature update
|
1 | VMC | 5.0.2 |
2015-08-21 | Download |
|
G850WVLU1BOD7
Feature update
|
1 | BWA | 5.0.2 |
2015-08-21 | Download |
Latest SM-G850W 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 | G850WVLU1BPG1 | 1 | 5.0.2 | 2016-08-16 |
| BWA | G850WVLU1BPG1 | 1 | 5.0.2 | 2016-08-16 |
| FMC | G850WVLU1BPG1 | 1 | 5.0.2 | 2016-08-31 |
| KDO | G850WVLU1BPG1 | 1 | 5.0.2 | 2016-08-16 |
| MTA | G850WVLU1BPG1 | 1 | 5.0.2 | 2016-08-31 |
| PMB | G850WVLU1BPG1 | 1 | 5.0.2 | 2016-07-27 |
| RWC | G850WVLU1BPG1 | 1 | 5.0.2 | 2016-08-31 |
| SPC | G850WVLU1BPG1 | 1 | 5.0.2 | 2016-08-16 |
| TLS | G850WVLU1BPG1 | 1 | 5.0.2 | 2016-08-16 |
| VMC | G850WVLU1BPG1 | 1 | 5.0.2 | 2016-08-16 |
| VTR | G850WVLU1BPG1 | 1 | 5.0.2 | 2016-09-12 |
Older SM-G850W Builds (Archive)
4 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-G850W Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy Alpha (Canada) 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.