GALAXY A5 SM-A520K firmware
The latest stable build is A520KKKU8CTK1 (Android 8, feature update), first released on Nov 23, 2020 – 2174 days ago. Samsung has published 21 stable builds for this model since Feb 2, 2017: 0 security and 21 feature updates, from Android 6 to Android 8. The current bootloader (binary) version is 8. A device on bit 8 only accepts firmware with bit 8 or higher – see downgrading and the bootloader bit.
- Latest build
A520KKKU8CTK1- Released
- Nov 23, 2020
- Android
- Android 8
- Bootloader bit
- 8
- Regions
- 1
- Stable builds
- 21
Latest firmware by region (CSC)
Samsung builds firmware per region code (CSC). Pick the code that matches your device – it is shown under Settings › About phone › Software information › Service provider software version. Follow a code for its complete history.
| CSC | Region | Latest build | Android | Released | Builds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KTC | South Korea (KT) | A520KKKU8CTK1 | Android 8 | Nov 23, 2020 | 21 |
Firmware history (21 builds)
Every stable build (PDA version) Samsung has published for the SM-A520K, newest first. “” is the earliest date the build appeared on Samsung's servers in any region. “” means Samsung no longer serves the file for that build.
| Build (PDA) | Released | Android | Type | Bit | Regions | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A520KKKU8CTK1 | Nov 23, 2020 | Android 8 | Feature | 8 | 1 | on server |
A520KKKU7CTG1 | Aug 23, 2020 | Android 8 | Feature | 7 | 1 | on server |
A520KKKU6CTE2 | May 31, 2020 | Android 8 | Feature | 6 | 1 | on server |
A520KKKU6CTB2 | Mar 4, 2020 | Android 8 | Feature | 6 | 1 | on server |
A520KKKU5CSK1 | Dec 15, 2019 | Android 8 | Feature | 5 | 1 | on server |
A520KKKU4CSH1 | Sep 1, 2019 | Android 8 | Feature | 4 | 1 | on server |
A520KKKU3CSD1 | May 29, 2019 | Android 8 | Feature | 3 | 1 | pulled |
A520KKKU3CSA2 | Feb 25, 2019 | Android 8 | Feature | 3 | 1 | pulled |
A520KKKU3CRK1 | Dec 5, 2018 | Android 8 | Feature | 3 | 1 | pulled |
A520KKKU3CRI3 | Oct 16, 2018 | Android 8 | Feature | 3 | 1 | pulled |
A520KKKU2CRG1 | Jul 23, 2018 | Android 8 | Feature | 2 | 1 | pulled |
A520KKKU2CRD8 | May 7, 2018 | Android 8 | Feature | 2 | 1 | pulled |
A520KKKU2BRB2 | Feb 25, 2018 | Android 7 | Feature | 2 | 1 | pulled |
A520KKKU2BRA1 | Jan 28, 2018 | Android 7 | Feature | 2 | 1 | pulled |
A520KKKU1BQJ1 | Nov 13, 2017 | Android 7 | Feature | 1 | 1 | pulled |
A520KKKU1BQI1 | Oct 10, 2017 | Android 7 | Feature | 1 | 1 | pulled |
A520KKKU1BQH2 | Aug 20, 2017 | Android 7 | Feature | 1 | 1 | pulled |
A520KKKU1AQF1 | Jul 2, 2017 | Android 6 | Feature | 1 | 1 | pulled |
A520KKKU1AQD1 | May 1, 2017 | Android 6 | Feature | 1 | 1 | pulled |
A520KKKU1AQC1 | Mar 22, 2017 | Android 6 | Feature | 1 | 1 | pulled |
A520KKKU1AQA1 | Feb 2, 2017 | Android 6 | Feature | 1 | 1 | pulled |
How to download SM-A520K firmware
We do not host firmware. Download it directly from Samsung's servers with a free open-source tool, for example samloader:
samloader download -m SM-A520K -r KTCReplace KTC with your region code. Step-by-step instructions, including a graphical alternative:
How to download Samsung firmware.
Changelog and security patch level
Samsung publishes the release notes for each update, including the security patch level, on its own site. They are listed per region – for example SM-A520K / KTC release notes on doc.samsungmobile.com. Each region page here links to the notes for that code.