Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-J260G firmware?
J260GDDS8AUH1, released September 10, 2021 for region LAO with Android 8.1. It is a security update on bootloader binary 8. The archive holds 1 official build for this region.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since September 2021, so Android 8.1 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-J260G firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 8:
- Binary 8 — since Aug 2021
SM-J260G firmware for region LAO
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
J260GDDS8AUH1
Security update
|
8 | LAO | 8.1 |
2021-09-10 | Download |
How to Flash SM-J260G Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 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 8 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.