J250YXXS2ARK1 – Galaxy J2 Pro firmware

Build J250YXXS2ARK1 is a security update for the Galaxy J2 Pro (SM-J250Y) on Android 7. It first appeared on Samsung's servers on Nov 22, 2018 (method) and has reached 2 regions so far. It keeps bootloader bit 2, so downgrading to the previous build J250YXXU2ARI1 is still possible. Samsung has pulled this build: the file is no longer served (what this means).

Model
SM-J250Y
Android
Android 7
Type
Security
Bootloader bit
2
First released
Nov 22, 2018
Regions
2

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received J250YXXS2ARK1, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
XEFFranceNov 22, 2018day 0J250YXXS2ARK1/J250YOXA2ARK1/J250YXXU2ARI1
ITVItalyNov 22, 2018day 0J250YXXS2ARK1/J250YOXA2ARK1/J250YXXU2ARI1

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-J250Y -r XEF -v J250YXXS2ARK1/J250YOXA2ARK1/J250YXXU2ARI1

Samsung's release notes and security patch level for this update: SM-J250Y / XEF on doc.samsungmobile.com. What each part of the build number means: decode J250YXXS2ARK1.