Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260Y) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-J260Y firmware?
J260YDXS4AUH1, released September 10, 2021 for region VFJ with Android 8.1. It is a security update on bootloader binary 4. The archive holds 3 official builds 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-J260Y firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 4:
- Binary 4 — since Dec 2020
SM-J260Y firmware for region VFJ
How to Flash SM-J260Y 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 4 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.