Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) (SM-J120FN) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-J120FN firmware?
J120FNXXU2ARC1, released March 14, 2018 for region ROM with Android 5.1.1. It is a feature update on bootloader binary 2. The archive holds 1 official build for this region.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since March 2018, so Android 5.1.1 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-J120FN 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 Mar 2018
SM-J120FN firmware for region ROM
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
J120FNXXU2ARC1
Feature update
|
2 | ROM | 5.1.1 |
2018-03-14 | Download |
How to Flash SM-J120FN Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) 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.