A5009KES1BQC1 – GALAXY A5 firmware

Build A5009KES1BQC1 is a security update for the GALAXY A5 (SM-A5009) on Android 5. It first appeared on Samsung's servers on Apr 13, 2017 (method) and has reached 1 region so far. It keeps bootloader bit 1, so downgrading to the previous build A5009KES1BPL2 is still possible. Samsung still serves this file.

Model
SM-A5009
Android
Android 5
Type
Security
Bootloader bit
1
First released
Apr 13, 2017
Regions
1

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received A5009KES1BQC1, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
CTCChina (Telecom)Apr 13, 2017day 0A5009KES1BQC1/A5009CTC1BQC1/A5009KES1BQC1

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-A5009 -r CTC -v A5009KES1BQC1/A5009CTC1BQC1/A5009KES1BQC1

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 A5009KES1BQC1.