Galaxy A5 (SM-A500M) Firmware - Samsung Firmware Monitor

Galaxy A5

Device Information

Model	SM-A500M
Last Update	2017-03-01 00:00:00

Firmware Summary

This device has 28 firmware versions across multiple regions.

Last firmware check: 2017-03-01 00:00:00

Available Firmware Versions

2018-10-01 1 regions BL: S1 Date: 2018.10 Version: 2.1

Available in these regions:

DOMINICA

2018-09-01 1 regions BL: S1 Date: 2018.09 Version: 2.6

Available in these regions:

BRAZIL

2018-09-01 2 regions BL: S1 Date: 2018.09 Version: 2.1

Available in these regions:

PARAGUAY

ECUADOR

2018-08-01 5 regions BL: S1 Date: 2018.08 Version: 2.1

Available in these regions:

PANAMA

COLOMBIA

ECUADOR

BOLIVIA

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

2018-08-01 1 regions BL: S1 Date: 2018.08 Version: 2.1

Available in these regions:

ARGENTINA

2018-08-01 1 regions BL: S1 Date: 2018.08 Version: 2.1

Available in these regions:

PUERTO RICO

2018-08-01 1 regions BL: S1 Date: 2018.08 Version: 2.1

Available in these regions:

ARGENTINA

2018-08-01 1 regions BL: S1 Date: 2018.08 Version: 2.1

Available in these regions:

COLOMBIA

2018-08-01 1 regions BL: S1 Date: 2018.08 Version: 2.7

Available in these regions:

COLOMBIA

2017-04-01 1 regions BL: U1 Date: 2017.04 Version: 2.3

Available in these regions:

BRAZIL

2017-03-01 1 regions BL: S1 Date: 2017.03 Version: 2.3

Available in these regions:

ARGENTINA

2017-03-01 1 regions BL: S1 Date: 2017.03 Version: 2.1

Available in these regions:

COLOMBIA

2017-03-01 1 regions BL: S1 Date: 2017.03 Version: 2.1

Available in these regions:

COLOMBIA

2017-03-01 1 regions BL: S1 Date: 2017.03 Version: 2.1

Available in these regions:

ARGENTINA

2017-03-01 1 regions BL: U1 Date: 2017.03 Version: 2.5

Available in these regions:

BRAZIL

2017-03-01 1 regions BL: U1 Date: 2017.03 Version: 2.5

Available in these regions:

URUGUAY

2017-02-01 1 regions BL: S1 Date: 2017.02 Version: 2.1

Available in these regions:

GUATEMALA

2016-12-01 1 regions BL: U1 Date: 2016.12 Version: 2.4

Available in these regions:

BRAZIL

2016-12-01 1 regions BL: S1 Date: 2016.12 Version: 2.1

Available in these regions:

DOMINICAN REP.

2016-12-01 1 regions BL: U1 Date: 2016.12 Version: 2.5

Available in these regions:

ECUADOR

2016-12-01 1 regions BL: U1 Date: 2016.12 Version: 2.4

Available in these regions:

BRAZIL

2016-02-01 1 regions BL: U1 Date: 2016.02 Version: 1.3

Available in these regions:

ECUADOR

2015-08-01 1 regions BL: U1 Date: 2015.08 Version: 0.3

Available in these regions:

PERU

2015-08-01 1 regions BL: U1 Date: 2015.08 Version: 0.3

Available in these regions:

PERU

2015-08-01 1 regions BL: U1 Date: 2015.08 Version: 0.2

Available in these regions:

PERU

2015-08-01 2 regions BL: U1 Date: 2015.08 Version: 0.3

Available in these regions:

GUATEMALA

PERU

2015-08-01 1 regions BL: U1 Date: 2015.08 Version: 0.2

Available in these regions:

MEXICO

2015-05-01 1 regions BL: U1 Date: 2015.05 Version: 0.3

Available in these regions:

MEXICO

Download Firmware with GNSF

You can download firmware files using GNSF (Get New Samsung Firmware), a tool that allows direct firmware downloads from Samsung servers.

Download GNSF Tool

GUI Version (Windows) Console Version (Windows) GNSF Tool Info

Quick Command for This Device

Replace YOUR_IMEI with your device's IMEI and XAA with your region code.

Additional Options

-v VERSION - Specify version
--resume - Resume downloads
--no-decrypt - Skip decryption

IMEI Important: You should enter your complete IMEI number. While GNSF can attempt to generate missing digits if you provide only the first 8+ digits, this may not be sufficient for downloading firmware in all cases. Using your full IMEI ensures the highest success rate.

Important Flashing Info

To Keep Your Data When Flashing:

Always use HOME_CSC file instead of regular CSC file in Odin's CSC slot!

Region Compatibility:

You can safely flash firmware from any region (CSC) to your phone. In 99% of cases, it doesn't affect functionality and just updates the firmware version.

Firmware Components:

AP - System files
BL - Bootloader
CP - Modem/baseband
CSC - Region configuration (wipes data)
HOME_CSC - Region config (keeps data)

Detailed Flashing Guide