A5009KES1BPI2 – GALAXY A5 firmware

Build A5009KES1BPI2 is a security update for the GALAXY A5 (SM-A5009) on Android 5. It first appeared on Samsung's servers on Oct 24, 2016 (method) and has reached 1 region so far. It keeps bootloader bit 1, so downgrading to the previous build A5009KEU1BPE1 is still possible. Samsung has pulled this build: the file is no longer served (what this means).

Model
SM-A5009
Android
Android 5
Type
Security
Bootloader bit
1
First released
Oct 24, 2016
Regions
1

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received A5009KES1BPI2, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
CTCChina (Telecom)Oct 24, 2016day 0A5009KES1BPI2/A5009CTC1BPI2/A5009KES1BPI2

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-A5009 -r CTC -v A5009KES1BPI2/A5009CTC1BPI2/A5009KES1BPI2

Samsung's release notes and security patch level for this update: SM-A5009 / CTC on doc.samsungmobile.com. What each part of the build number means: decode A5009KES1BPI2.