Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-J260M firmware?
J260MUBSDAUJ4, released November 16, 2021 for region BVT with Android 8.1. It is a security update on bootloader binary 13. 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 November 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-J260M firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 13:
- Binary 13 — since Oct 2021
SM-J260M firmware for region BVT
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
J260MUBSDAUJ4
Security update
|
13 | BVT | 8.1 |
2021-11-16 | Download |
How to Flash SM-J260M 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 13 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.