A500HXXS1CRH2 – GALAXY A5 firmware

Build A500HXXS1CRH2 is a security update for the GALAXY A5 (SM-A500H) on Android 6. It first appeared on Samsung's servers on Oct 2, 2018 (method) and has reached 4 regions so far. It keeps bootloader bit 1, so downgrading to the previous build A500HXXS1CQF1 is still possible. Samsung still serves this file.

Model
SM-A500H
Android
Android 6
Type
Security
Bootloader bit
1
First released
Oct 2, 2018
Regions
4

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received A500HXXS1CRH2, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
TTTTrinidad & TobagoOct 2, 2018day 0A500HXXS1CRH2/A500HUUB1CRH2/A500HXXU1CPH2
BVOBoliviaOct 2, 2018day 0A500HXXS1CRH2/A500HUUB1CRH2/A500HXXU1CPH2
TPAPanamaOct 2, 2018day 0A500HXXS1CRH2/A500HUUB1CRH2/A500HXXU1CPH2
UPOUruguayOct 2, 2018day 0A500HXXS1CRH2/A500HUUB1CRH2/A500HXXU1CPH2

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-A500H -r TTT -v A500HXXS1CRH2/A500HUUB1CRH2/A500HXXU1CPH2

Samsung's release notes and security patch level for this update: SM-A500H / TTT on doc.samsungmobile.com. What each part of the build number means: decode A500HXXS1CRH2.