Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) SM-J120ZN Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-J120ZN firmware?
J120ZNDVU1AQH2, released February 21, 2018 . It is a feature update on bootloader binary 1. The archive holds 20 official builds across 9 regions (CSC). Each one is the full stock ROM (flash file) for Odin, not an OTA patch.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since February 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-J120ZN firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. In the archive the binary of this model rose from 1 to 2:
- Binary 2 — since Nov 2017
- Binary 1 — since Mar 2016
A phone already on binary 2 rejects builds with a lower binary in Odin ("SW REV CHECK FAIL"), so it can go back to an earlier Android version only if that version has a binary 2 build. How to read a build number.
All SM-J120ZN firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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J120ZNDVU1AQH2
Feature update
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1 | VNX | — |
2018-02-21 | Download |
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J120ZNDVU2AQK1
Feature update
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2 | TLP | 5.1.1 |
2018-01-23 | Download |
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J120ZNDVU2AQK1
Feature update
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2 | XSA | 5.1.1 |
2018-01-23 | Download |
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J120ZNDVU2AQK1
Feature update
|
2 | 2DX | 5.1.1 |
2017-12-27 | Download |
|
J120ZNDVU2AQK1
Feature update
|
2 | VNZ | 5.1.1 |
2017-12-26 | Download |
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J120ZNDVU2AQK1
Feature update
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2 | VNX | 5.1.1 |
2017-12-26 | Download |
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J120ZNDVU2AQK1
Feature update
|
2 | TNX | 5.1.1 |
2017-12-26 | Download |
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J120ZNDVU2AQK1
Feature update
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2 | SKY | 5.1.1 |
2017-12-26 | Download |
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J120ZNDVU2AQK2
Feature update
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2 | PNG | 5.1.1 |
2017-11-23 | Download |
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J120ZNDVU2AQK2
Feature update
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2 | VFJ | 5.1.1 |
2017-11-23 | Download |
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J120ZNDVU2AQK2
Feature update
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2 | PNG | 5.1.1 |
2017-11-08 | Download |
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J120ZNDVU2AQK2
Feature update
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2 | VFJ | 5.1.1 |
2017-11-08 | Download |
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J120ZNDVU2AQK1
Feature update
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2 | TNX | 5.1.1 |
2017-11-03 | Download |
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J120ZNDVU2AQK1
Feature update
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2 | 2DX | 5.1.1 |
2017-11-03 | Download |
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J120ZNDVU2AQK1
Feature update
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2 | VNX | 5.1.1 |
2017-11-03 | Download |
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J120ZNDVU2AQK1
Feature update
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2 | XSA | 5.1.1 |
2017-11-03 | Download |
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J120ZNDVU2AQK1
Feature update
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2 | SKY | 5.1.1 |
2017-11-03 | Download |
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J120ZNDVU2AQK1
Feature update
|
2 | TLP | 5.1.1 |
2017-11-03 | Download |
|
J120ZNDVU1AQH2
Feature update
|
1 | PNG | 5.1.1 |
2017-08-30 | Download |
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J120ZNDVU1AQH2
Feature update
|
1 | VNZ | 5.1.1 |
2017-08-30 | Download |
Latest SM-J120ZN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2DX | J120ZNDVU2AQK1 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2017-12-27 |
| PNG | J120ZNDVU2AQK2 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2017-11-23 |
| SKY | J120ZNDVU2AQK1 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2017-12-26 |
| TLP | J120ZNDVU2AQK1 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2018-01-23 |
| TNX | J120ZNDVU2AQK1 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2017-12-26 |
| VFJ | J120ZNDVU2AQK2 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2017-11-23 |
| VNX | J120ZNDVU1AQH2 | 1 | — | 2018-02-21 |
| VNZ | J120ZNDVU2AQK1 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2017-12-26 |
| XSA | J120ZNDVU2AQK1 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2018-01-23 |
Older SM-J120ZN Builds (Archive)
11 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.
| Build / PDA | Bit | Month | Regions (CSC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J120ZNDVU1AQG2 | 1 | Jul 2017 | TLP, XSA | Find |
| J120ZNDVU1AQG1 | 1 | Jul 2017 | XSA | Find |
| J120ZNDVU1AQE2 | 1 | May 2017 | TLP | Find |
| J120ZNDVU1AQB2 | 1 | Feb 2017 | TLP | Find |
| J120ZNDVU1AQB1 | 1 | Feb 2017 | PNG, SKY, TNX, VFJ, VNX, VNZ, XSA | Find |
| J120ZNDVU1APL2 | 1 | Dec 2016 | TLP | Find |
| J120ZNDVU1APK1 | 1 | Nov 2016 | PNG, SKY, TNX, VFJ, VNX, VNZ, XSA | Find |
| J120ZNDVU1APF9 | 1 | Jun 2016 | PNG, SKY, TNX, VFJ, VNX, VNZ | Find |
| J120ZNDVU1APF6 | 1 | Jun 2016 | TLP | Find |
| J120ZNDVU1APE5 | 1 | May 2016 | XSA | Find |
| J120ZNDVU1APC7 | 1 | Mar 2016 | XSA | Find |
How to Flash SM-J120ZN 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.