J500GXXS1APL1 – Galaxy J5 firmware

Build J500GXXS1APL1 is a security update for the Galaxy J5 (SM-J500G) on Android 5. It first appeared on Samsung's servers on Feb 1, 2017 (method) and has reached 2 regions so far. It keeps bootloader bit 1, so downgrading to the previous build J500GXXU1BPI3 is still possible. Samsung still serves this file.

Model
SM-J500G
Android
Android 5
Type
Security
Bootloader bit
1
First released
Feb 1, 2017
Regions
2

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received J500GXXS1APL1, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
SMAPhilippinesFeb 1, 2017day 0J500GXXS1APL1/J500GOLB1APG1/J500GXXU1APG1
XTEPhilippines (Smart)Feb 1, 2017day 0J500GXXS1APL1/J500GOLB1APG1/J500GXXU1APG1

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-J500G -r SMA -v J500GXXS1APL1/J500GOLB1APG1/J500GXXU1APG1

Samsung's release notes and security patch level for this update: SM-J500G / SMA on doc.samsungmobile.com. What each part of the build number means: decode J500GXXS1APL1.