Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-J500H firmware?
J500HXXS2BRI2, released February 14, 2019 with Android 5.1.1. It is a security update on bootloader binary 2. The archive holds 20 official builds across 20 regions (CSC). Each one is the full stock ROM (flash file) for Odin, not an OTA patch.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J5 still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since February 2019, so Android 6.0.1 is the last version this model got. The final builds below are still the best choice for a clean reinstall.
Which Android versions did it get?
The SM-J500H builds in the archive run Android 5.1.1 to 6.0.1. The earliest build we have for each version:
- Android 6.0.1: J500HXXS2BRL1 (Jan 2019), 16 builds in total
- Android 5.1.1: J500HXXS2BRI2 (Jan 2019), 4 builds in total
Can I downgrade the SM-J500H 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 Oct 2016
- Binary 1 — since Jun 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-J500H firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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J500HXXS2BRI2
Security update
|
2 | THR | 5.1.1 |
2019-02-14 | Download |
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J500HXXS2BRI2
Security update
|
2 | ACR | 6.0.1 |
2019-01-30 | Download |
|
J500HXXS2BRL1
Security update
|
2 | XFU | 6.0.1 |
2019-01-09 | Download |
|
J500HXXS2BRL1
Security update
|
2 | XFE | 6.0.1 |
2019-01-09 | Download |
|
J500HXXS2BRI2
Security update
|
2 | XSG | 6.0.1 |
2019-01-09 | Download |
|
J500HXXS2BRI2
Security update
|
2 | WTL | 6.0.1 |
2019-01-09 | Download |
|
J500HXXS2BRI2
Security update
|
2 | TUN | 5.1.1 |
2019-01-09 | Download |
|
J500HXXS2BRI2
Security update
|
2 | TMC | 6.0.1 |
2019-01-09 | Download |
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J500HXXS2BRI2
Security update
|
2 | PAK | 6.0.1 |
2019-01-09 | Download |
|
J500HXXS2BRI2
Security update
|
2 | MWD | 6.0.1 |
2019-01-09 | Download |
|
J500HXXS2BRI2
Security update
|
2 | MID | 5.1.1 |
2019-01-09 | Download |
|
J500HXXS2BRI2
Security update
|
2 | LYS | 6.0.1 |
2019-01-09 | Download |
|
J500HXXS2BRI2
Security update
|
2 | KSA | 6.0.1 |
2019-01-09 | Download |
|
J500HXXS2BRI2
Security update
|
2 | EGY | 6.0.1 |
2019-01-09 | Download |
|
J500HXXS2BRI2
Security update
|
2 | ECT | 6.0.1 |
2019-01-09 | Download |
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J500HXXS2BRI2
Security update
|
2 | DKR | 6.0.1 |
2019-01-09 | Download |
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J500HXXS2BRI2
Security update
|
2 | BTC | 6.0.1 |
2019-01-09 | Download |
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J500HXXS2BRI2
Security update
|
2 | AFR | 6.0.1 |
2019-01-09 | Download |
|
J500HXXS2BRI2
Security update
|
2 | AFG | 6.0.1 |
2019-01-09 | Download |
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J500HXXS2BRJ2
Security update
|
2 | SKZ | 5.1.1 |
2019-01-09 | Download |
Latest SM-J500H 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACR | J500HXXS2BRI2 | 2 | 6.0.1 | 2019-01-30 |
| AFG | J500HXXS2BRI2 | 2 | 6.0.1 | 2019-01-09 |
| AFR | J500HXXS2BRI2 | 2 | 6.0.1 | 2019-01-09 |
| BTC | J500HXXS2BRI2 | 2 | 6.0.1 | 2019-01-09 |
| DKR | J500HXXS2BRI2 | 2 | 6.0.1 | 2019-01-09 |
| ECT | J500HXXS2BRI2 | 2 | 6.0.1 | 2019-01-09 |
| EGY | J500HXXS2BRI2 | 2 | 6.0.1 | 2019-01-09 |
| KSA | J500HXXS2BRI2 | 2 | 6.0.1 | 2019-01-09 |
| LYS | J500HXXS2BRI2 | 2 | 6.0.1 | 2019-01-09 |
| MID | J500HXXS2BRI2 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2019-01-09 |
| MWD | J500HXXS2BRI2 | 2 | 6.0.1 | 2019-01-09 |
| PAK | J500HXXS2BRI2 | 2 | 6.0.1 | 2019-01-09 |
| SKZ | J500HXXS2BRJ2 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2019-01-09 |
| THR | J500HXXS2BRI2 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2019-02-14 |
| TMC | J500HXXS2BRI2 | 2 | 6.0.1 | 2019-01-09 |
| TUN | J500HXXS2BRI2 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2019-01-09 |
| WTL | J500HXXS2BRI2 | 2 | 6.0.1 | 2019-01-09 |
| XFE | J500HXXS2BRL1 | 2 | 6.0.1 | 2019-01-09 |
| XFU | J500HXXS2BRL1 | 2 | 6.0.1 | 2019-01-09 |
| XSG | J500HXXS2BRI2 | 2 | 6.0.1 | 2019-01-09 |
Older SM-J500H Builds (Archive)
41 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J500HXXU2BQI1 | 2 | Sep 2017 | ACR, AFG, AFR, BTC, DKR, ECT, EGY, KSA, LYS, MID, MWD, PAK, THR, TMC, TUN, WTL, XSG | Find |
| J500HXXU2BQH4 | 2 | Aug 2017 | MYM, THL, XXV | Find |
| J500HXXU2BQH2 | 2 | Aug 2017 | CAC, CAU, SEK, SER, SKZ | Find |
| J500HXXU2BQH1 | 2 | Aug 2017 | BNG, NPL | Find |
| J500HXWU2BQH2 | 2 | Aug 2017 | MBC | Find |
| J500HXXU2BQG6 | 2 | Jul 2017 | ACR, AFR, BTC, DKR, ECT, EGY, KSA, LYS, MID, MWD, THR, TUN, XFE, XFU, XSG | Find |
| J500HXXS1AQG1 | 1 | Jul 2017 | XTC | Find |
| J500HXXU2BQF2 | 2 | Jun 2017 | ECT, EGY, MID | Find |
| J500HXXU2BQC4 | 2 | Mar 2017 | CAC, CAU, SEK, SER, SKZ | Find |
| J500HXXU2BQC1 | 2 | Mar 2017 | BNG, NPL | Find |
| J500HXWU2BQC3 | 2 | Mar 2017 | MBC | Find |
| J500HXXS2BQB1 | 2 | Feb 2017 | ACR, AFG, AFR, BTC, DKR, ECT, EGY, KSA, LYS, MID, MRU, MWD, PAK, THR, TMC, TUN, WTL, XFE, XFU, XSG | Find |
| J500HXXU2BPK4 | 2 | Nov 2016 | BNG, NPL | Find |
| J500HXXU2BPK2 | 2 | Nov 2016 | CAC, CAU, SER, SKZ | Find |
| J500HXXS2BPK4 | 2 | Nov 2016 | MYM, THL, XXV | Find |
| J500HXXU2BPJ9 | 2 | Oct 2016 | MYM, THL, XXV | Find |
| J500HXXU1BPJ3 | 1 | Oct 2016 | ACR, AFG, AFR, BTC, DKR, ECT, EGY, KSA, LYS, MID, MRU, MWD, PAK, THR, TMC, TUN, WTL, XFE, XFU, XSG | Find |
| J500HXXU1BPG8 | 1 | Jul 2016 | CAC, CAU, SEK, SER, SKZ | Find |
| J500HXXU1BPG6 | 1 | Jul 2016 | MID | Find |
| J500HXXU1BPG2 | 1 | Jul 2016 | BNG, NPL, SER | Find |
| J500HXWU1BPG1 | 1 | Jul 2016 | MBC | Find |
| J500HXXS1APF2 | 1 | Jun 2016 | MYM, THL, XTC, XXV | Find |
| J500HXXU1APE5 | 1 | May 2016 | CAC, CAU | Find |
| J500HXXS1APE1 | 1 | May 2016 | ACR, AFG, AFR, BTC, DKR, ECT, EGY, KSA, LYS, MID, MRU, PAK, SEK, SER, SKZ, THR, TMC, TUN, WTL, XFE, XFU, XSG | Find |
| J500HXWU1APE5 | 1 | May 2016 | MBC | Find |
| J500HXXU1APC2 | 1 | Mar 2016 | BNG, MID, NPL, SER | Find |
| J500HXXU1APB1 | 1 | Feb 2016 | ACR, MID | Find |
| J500HXXU1APA6 | 1 | Jan 2016 | MYM, THL, XTC, XXV | Find |
| J500HXXU1APA5 | 1 | Jan 2016 | AFG, AFR, BNG, BTC, CAC, CAU, DKR, ECT, EGY, KSA, LYS, MRU, NPL, PAK, SEK, SER, SKZ, THR, TMC, TUN, WTL, XFE, XFU, XSG | Find |
| J500HXWU1APA5 | 1 | Jan 2016 | MBC | Find |
| J500HXXU1AOL6 | 1 | Dec 2015 | BNG, NPL | Find |
| J500HXXU1AOL5 | 1 | Dec 2015 | DKR | Find |
| J500HXXU1AOI5 | 1 | Sep 2015 | THL | Find |
| J500HXXU1AOI2 | 1 | Sep 2015 | MYM, XTC, XXV | Find |
| J500HXXU1AOI1 | 1 | Sep 2015 | ACR, AFG, AFR, BTC, CAC, CAU, ECT, EGY, KSA, LYS, MID, MRU, PAK, SEK, SER, SKZ, THR, TMC, TUN, WTL, XFE, XFU, XSG | Find |
| J500HXWU1AOI2 | 1 | Sep 2015 | MBC | Find |
| J500HXXU1AOH2 | 1 | Aug 2015 | ACR, AFG, AFR, BNG, BTC, CAC, CAU, ECT, EGY, KSA, LYS, MID, MRU, MYM, NPL, PAK, SEK, SER, SKZ, THR, TUN, XFE, XFU, XSG, XTC, XXV | Find |
| J500HXXU1AOG4 | 1 | Jul 2015 | AFG, SER, XSG | Find |
| J500HXXU1AOG3 | 1 | Jul 2015 | ACR, BTC, CAC, ECT, MRU, PAK, THR, TUN, XFE, XFU | Find |
| J500HXXU1AOG2 | 1 | Jul 2015 | MYM, XTC, XXV | Find |
| J500HXXU1AOFB | 1 | Jun 2015 | AFR, BNG, CAU, EGY, KSA, LYS, MID, NPL, SEK, SKZ | Find |
How to Flash SM-J500H Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy J5 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.