Samsung Galaxy J2 (SM-J200BT) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-J200BT firmware?
J200BTUBS2ARJ1, released November 6, 2018 with Android 5.1.1. It is a security update on bootloader binary 2. The archive holds 20 official builds across 4 regions (CSC). Each one is the full stock ROM (flash file) for Odin, not an OTA patch.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J2 still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since November 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-J200BT 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 2016
- Binary 1 — since Sep 2015
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-J200BT firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
J200BTUBS2ARJ1
Security update
|
2 | ZTO | 5.1.1 |
2018-11-06 | Download |
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J200BTUBS2ARJ1
Security update
|
2 | ZTO | 5.1.1 |
2018-09-26 | Download |
|
J200BTUBS2ARJ1
Security update
|
2 | ZTO | 5.1.1 |
2018-09-26 | Download |
|
J200BTUBS2AQE2
Security update
|
2 | ZTO | 5.1.1 |
2017-05-15 | Download |
|
J200BTUBS2AQE2
Security update
|
2 | ZTO | 5.1.1 |
2017-05-15 | Download |
|
J200BTUBU2AQB2
Feature update
|
2 | ZTO | 5.1.1 |
2017-02-16 | Download |
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J200BTUBU2AQB2
Feature update
|
2 | ZTO | 5.1.1 |
2017-02-16 | Download |
|
J200BTUBU2APK2
Feature update
|
2 | XTE | 5.1.1 |
2016-12-30 | Download |
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J200BTUBU2APK2
Feature update
|
2 | XTC | 5.1.1 |
2016-12-30 | Download |
|
J200BTUBU2APK2
Feature update
|
2 | SMA | 5.1.1 |
2016-12-30 | Download |
|
J200BTUBU2APL2
Feature update
|
2 | ZTO | 5.1.1 |
2016-12-20 | Download |
|
J200BTUBU1APJ1
Feature update
|
1 | ZTO | 5.1.1 |
2016-10-13 | Download |
|
J200BTUBS1APH1
Security update
|
1 | ZTO | 5.1.1 |
2016-08-16 | Download |
|
J200BTUBU1APFA
Feature update
|
1 | XTE | — |
2016-07-06 | Download |
|
J200BTUBU1APFA
Feature update
|
1 | XTC | 5.1.1 |
2016-06-29 | Download |
|
J200BTUBU1APFA
Feature update
|
1 | XTE | 5.1.1 |
2016-06-29 | Download |
|
J200BTUBU1APF3
Feature update
|
1 | ZTO | 5.1.1 |
2016-06-02 | Download |
|
J200BTUBU1APE1
Feature update
|
1 | ZTO | 5.1.1 |
2016-05-11 | Download |
|
J200BTUBU1APD1
Feature update
|
1 | ZTO | 5.1.1 |
2016-04-06 | Download |
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J200BTUBU1APA2
Feature update
|
1 | ZTO | 5.1.1 |
2016-01-13 | Download |
Latest SM-J200BT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMA | J200BTUBU2APK2 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2016-12-30 |
| XTC | J200BTUBU2APK2 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2016-12-30 |
| XTE | J200BTUBU2APK2 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2016-12-30 |
| ZTO | J200BTUBS2ARJ1 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2018-11-06 |
Older SM-J200BT 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-J200BT Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy J2 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.