A500HXXS1CQF1 – GALAXY A5 firmware

Build A500HXXS1CQF1 is a security update for the GALAXY A5 (SM-A500H) on Android 6. It first appeared on Samsung's servers on Jul 27, 2017 (method) and has reached 1 region so far. It keeps bootloader bit 1, so downgrading to the previous build A500HXXS1CQC5 is still possible. Samsung still serves this file.

Model
SM-A500H
Android
Android 6
Type
Security
Bootloader bit
1
First released
Jul 27, 2017
Regions
1

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received A500HXXS1CQF1, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
BNGBelgiumJul 27, 2017day 0A500HXXS1CQF1/A500HODD1CPL1/A500HXXU1CPH2

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-A500H -r BNG -v A500HXXS1CQF1/A500HODD1CPL1/A500HXXU1CPH2

Samsung's release notes and security patch level for this update: SM-A500H / BNG on doc.samsungmobile.com. What each part of the build number means: decode A500HXXS1CQF1.