A500GXXU1CQE3 – GALAXY A5 firmware

Build A500GXXU1CQE3 is a feature update for the GALAXY A5 (SM-A500G) on Android 6. It first appeared on Samsung's servers on May 19, 2017 (method) and has reached 2 regions so far. It keeps bootloader bit 1, so downgrading to the previous build A500GXXS1BQC1 is still possible. Samsung has pulled this build: the file is no longer served (what this means).

Model
SM-A500G
Android
Android 6
Type
Feature
Bootloader bit
1
First released
May 19, 2017
Regions
2

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received A500GXXU1CQE3, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
INSIndiaMay 19, 2017day 0A500GXXU1CQE3/A500GODD1CQC5/A500GXXU1CQE2
INUIndiaMay 19, 2017day 0A500GXXU1CQE3/A500GODD1CQC5/A500GXXU1CQE2

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-A500G -r INS -v A500GXXU1CQE3/A500GODD1CQC5/A500GXXU1CQE2

Samsung's release notes and security patch level for this update: SM-A500G / INS on doc.samsungmobile.com. What each part of the build number means: decode A500GXXU1CQE3.