Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850Y) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-G850Y firmware?
G850YDOS2BRI1, released December 26, 2018 for region CHO with Android 5.0.2. It is a security 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 December 2018, 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-G850Y 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 Sep 2018
SM-G850Y firmware for region CHO
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
G850YDOS2BRI1
Security update
|
2 | CHO | 5.0.2 |
2018-12-26 | Download |
How to Flash SM-G850Y 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.