Samsung Gear 2 NEO (SM-R381) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-R381 firmware?
R381XXU0BOA2, released April 1, 2015 for region XEF with Android 2.2.1.2. It is a feature update on bootloader binary 0. The archive holds 1 official build for this region.
Is the Samsung Gear 2 NEO still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since April 2015, so Android 2.2.1.2 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-R381 firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 0:
- Binary 0 — since Jan 2015
SM-R381 firmware for region XEF
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
R381XXU0BOA2
Feature update
|
0 | XEF | 2.2.1.2 |
2015-04-01 | Download |
How to Flash SM-R381 Firmware
Put the Samsung Gear 2 NEO 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 0 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.