Samsung Galaxy J2 (SM-J200Y) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-J200Y firmware?
J200YZTS2ARH1, released August 8, 2018 with Android 5.1.1. It is a security update on bootloader binary 2. 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 J2 still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since August 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-J200Y 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 Mar 2017
- 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-J200Y firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
J200YZTS2ARH1
Security update
|
2 | BRI | 5.1.1 |
2018-08-08 | Download |
|
J200YZTU2ARD1
Feature update
|
2 | BRI | 5.1.1 |
2018-04-11 | Download |
|
J200YDOU2ARC2
Feature update
|
2 | VFJ | 5.1.1 |
2018-03-26 | Download |
|
J200YDOU2ARC2
Feature update
|
2 | XNZ | 5.1.1 |
2018-03-26 | Download |
|
J200YDOU2ARC2
Feature update
|
2 | VFJ | 5.1.1 |
2018-03-26 | Download |
|
J200YDOU2ARC2
Feature update
|
2 | VNZ | 5.1.1 |
2018-03-26 | Download |
|
J200YDOU2ARC2
Feature update
|
2 | BSP | 5.1.1 |
2018-03-26 | Download |
|
J200YDOU2ARC2
Feature update
|
2 | VNX | 5.1.1 |
2018-03-26 | Download |
|
J200YDOU2ARC2
Feature update
|
2 | 2DX | 5.1.1 |
2018-03-26 | Download |
|
J200YDOU2ARC2
Feature update
|
2 | XNZ | 5.1.1 |
2018-03-26 | Download |
|
J200YDOU2ARC2
Feature update
|
2 | 2DX | 5.1.1 |
2018-03-26 | Download |
|
J200YDOU2ARC2
Feature update
|
2 | PNG | 5.1.1 |
2018-03-26 | Download |
|
J200YDOU2ARC2
Feature update
|
2 | VNX | 5.1.1 |
2018-03-26 | Download |
|
J200YDOU2ARC2
Feature update
|
2 | VNZ | 5.1.1 |
2018-03-26 | Download |
|
J200YDOU2ARC2
Feature update
|
2 | BSP | 5.1.1 |
2018-03-26 | Download |
|
J200YDOU2ARC2
Feature update
|
2 | TNX | 5.1.1 |
2018-03-26 | Download |
|
J200YDOU2ARC2
Feature update
|
2 | TNX | 5.1.1 |
2018-03-26 | Download |
|
J200YDOU2ARC2
Feature update
|
2 | PNG | 5.1.1 |
2018-03-26 | Download |
|
J200YDOS2AQF2
Security update
|
2 | TNX | — |
2017-08-08 | Download |
|
J200YDOS2AQF2
Security update
|
2 | VFJ | — |
2017-08-08 | Download |
Latest SM-J200Y 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 | J200YDOU2ARC2 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2018-03-26 |
| BRI | J200YZTS2ARH1 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2018-08-08 |
| BSP | J200YDOU2ARC2 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2018-03-26 |
| PNG | J200YDOU2ARC2 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2018-03-26 |
| TNX | J200YDOU2ARC2 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2018-03-26 |
| VFJ | J200YDOU2ARC2 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2018-03-26 |
| VNX | J200YDOU2ARC2 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2018-03-26 |
| VNZ | J200YDOU2ARC2 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2018-03-26 |
| XNZ | J200YDOU2ARC2 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2018-03-26 |
Older SM-J200Y Builds (Archive)
13 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J200YZTS2AQG1 | 2 | Jul 2017 | BRI | Find |
| J200YDOS2AQF1 | 2 | Jun 2017 | BSP | Find |
| J200YZTU2AQC3 | 2 | Mar 2017 | BRI | Find |
| J200YDOU1AQB1 | 1 | Feb 2017 | PNG, TNX, VFJ, VNX, VNZ, XNZ | Find |
| J200YZTS1APJ2 | 1 | Oct 2016 | BRI | Find |
| J200YZTU1APH1 | 1 | Aug 2016 | BRI | Find |
| J200YDOU1APH1 | 1 | Aug 2016 | PNG, TNX, VFJ, VNX, VNZ, XNZ | Find |
| J200YDOU1APB3 | 1 | Feb 2016 | PNG, TNX, VFJ, VNX, VNZ, XNZ | Find |
| J200YDOU1AOL6 | 1 | Dec 2015 | PNG, TNX, VFJ, VNX, VNZ, XNZ | Find |
| J200YZTU1AOK1 | 1 | Nov 2015 | BRI | Find |
| J200YDOU1AOK1 | 1 | Nov 2015 | PNG, VFJ, XNZ | Find |
| J200YDOU1AOJ2 | 1 | Oct 2015 | PNG, TNX, VFJ, VNX, VNZ, XNZ | Find |
| J200YDOU1AOI4 | 1 | Sep 2015 | PNG, TNX, VFJ, XNZ | Find |
How to Flash SM-J200Y 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.