Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) (SM-J510FN) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-J510FN firmware?
J510FNXXS3BTI6, released January 28, 2021 for region XEC with Android 6.0.1. It is a security update on bootloader binary 3. The archive holds 1 official build for this region.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since January 2021, 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.
Can I downgrade the SM-J510FN firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 3:
- Binary 3 — since Sep 2020
SM-J510FN firmware for region XEC
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
J510FNXXS3BTI6
Security update
|
3 | XEC | 6.0.1 |
2021-01-28 | Download |
How to Flash SM-J510FN Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) 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 3 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.