The A520FXXU4BRA8 security patch of January 2018 is ready for Galaxy A5 2017 SM-A520F SM-A520F smartphone. You find nougat full firmware or OTA update on this blog. Officially Samsung launched the latest A520FXXU4BRA8 Galaxy A5 2017 SM-A520F Stock Firmware with latest January 2018 Security Patch. That is an official stock firmware. Enjoy via this update some exclusive features that were introduced in this Android nougat update.
Samsung Released Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 SM-A520F smartphone with Android v6.0.1 (Marshmallow). Galaxy A5 2017 runs 1.9GHz octa-core Exynos 7880 processor and it comes with 3GB of RAM. This device has 32 GB internal storage. This device has 5.2 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels display. Galaxy A5 2017 packs 16-megapixel rare camera & 16-megapixel front camera.
If you have not received the OTA update, rooted or installed any custom ROM, then you can simply follow this guide to the update manually by using ODIN Software. Follow the complete instruction to install new update on Samsung Galaxy A5 2017.
We will try to provide the files that you need, complete with several other supporting files. Now you can download it first if you really have to do the flashing. The file consists of AP, BL, CP, CSC, HOME and you can use this for full flash.
Info Rom
- Model Name: Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 SM-A520F
- Model Number: SM-A520F
- Region: US
- Language: ENG
- Operating System: Android 7.0 Nougat
Disclaimer
Installing an official firmware through Odin doesn’t void your device’s warranty, but it remains an unofficial process and thus you need to be cautious of it. In any case, you only are responsible for your device. We won’t be liable if any damage occurs to your device and/or its components.
What is Stock Rom ?
Stock ROM– Stock ROM is Original ROM/ Official Rom that your phone have. IF you buy a android phone. It have a Stock ROM. Stock ROM is default ROM.
Warranty – Stock ROM does not avoid your warranty. One of the reasons that android people don’t go for Custom ROMs is warranty. If you install custom ROM then your warranty is canceled on time.
Premium Apps – Premium apps is which you did not install apps. Normally stock ROMs come with unique premium apps to attract customers. These premium apps different from one mobile vendor to another vendor. These apps can be anything like music players, apps stores, widgets, Track-ID (Sony) , S voice (Samsung)
Security– in stock ROM, You can be sure that it does not contain/include any spywares, malwares, backdoor,trojan or other malicious tools.
Why I Want to Install Stock Rom
- When phone does not on.
- When phone does not pass “LOGO” Screen / boot image
- When phone get “could not do normal boot Odin mode” error
- When phone get “System errors”
- If you think though your phone go crazy / Slow even after performing reset, then you can flash Stock Rom
- When phone broke after rooting.
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 SM-A520F Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is built using aluminium and glass which makes it feel very premium. Its 5.2-inch display size makes it comfortable to use. The Super Amoled display produces good colours and brightness. The fingerprint sensor works well and buttons have good feedback. The Exynos 7880 provides decent power for the UI and most apps although heavy games don’t always run smoothly. The 16-megapixel rear sensor has slow focus and lacks good detail in landscapes and macros. It lacks 4K video recording too. Battery life is good as we managed to get a full day’s worth of regular use.
Pre-Requisites
- This will work on Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 SM-A520F Security U4 (Don’t Try this on Any other device).
- Charge your phone up to 80% or 70%.
- Download the latest Samsung USB Drivers.
- You will lose all you data. So make sure to Backup your phone before doing this step .
- You can also backup all your Data.
- Download all the Zip files from below.
Before Start Update Firmware
- Backup Apps and SMS messages, Contacts, Google Data,WhatsApp Messages Pictures and Videos.
- Make sure your Android device is charged up to 60-70% battery level.
- USB drivers installed for the Samsung Galaxy.
- Make sure model number (SM-A520F).
- Download the Custom firmware or rom file in download section Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 SM-A520F Security U4.
Benefits of Stock Firmware
Back To Stock: If you wish to go back to stock on your Samsung device, simply installing a firmware using Odin will do it. Whatever customization you had done will be gone, like custom recovery, custom kernel, root access, etc. The device becomes as good as new software-wise.
Update: Installing firmware with a newer Android version or build no. is the easiest way to update your Samsung Galaxy device manually, without waiting for the OTA update, or when OTA fails you.
Unbrick: If your Galaxy device is not starting properly and is stuck in the boot loop situation and thus rebooting after should the logo, then installing a firmware will fix that too. It serves as a good fix for soft-bricked devices.
Unroot: Well, you can easily unroot your device by installing the stock firmware. This will also remove custom recovery (like TWRP, CWM, Cyanogen, PhilZ, etc.), custom kernel, etc. stuff, as all partitions are installed with Samsung’s default respective images.
Steps to Be Followed
Step 1: Download and install device driver software on your computer.
- download Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 SM-A520F Security U4 official firmware in download section .
- download the driver software of your device. Download and then install it on you computer.
- Download or update Kies, part of which will install or update drivers.
Once drivers are installed or updated, it is highly recommended that you restart your computer.
Step 2: Download and extract the Stock ROM (Official/Original Firmware).
After downloading it (normally a compressed file), you need to extact/unzip it to certain location of your PC. The file types that Odin uses are *.bin,*.tar and *.tar.md5.
After extracting, right-click to "Open as Administrator". It may prevent certain issue from happening.
Follow these steps to enter Download Mode/Odin Mode:
- Power off your device
- Press and hold Volume Down key,Home Button Key and Power Key
- When your device vibrates, release Power key while keep holding the Volume Down key and Home Button key
- Press Volume Up key to enter Download mode, which has a green robot figure and “Downloading… Do not turn off target!!)
You device should be automatically recognized by Odin. At the lower-left of Odin interface, it should show a message that says "Added!" and in the meantime you should see a light-blue box at the ID:COM section stating "COM:3" (the number depend on which USB port you have plugged the device cable and is irrelevant).
After adding the file, click "Start" to begin the flashing process.
WARNING :
DO NOT REMOVE OR OPERATE ON YOUR DEVICE UNTIL FINISHED OR FAILED IS SHOWED ON ODIN.
When the flashing process is done and if everything goes well, you should see a big green box saying "RESET" or "PASSED" (depends on the version of Odin is used). By now, the device should be rebooted and it is safe to remove/unplug your device.
Download Official Rom For Samsung galaxy A5 2017 SM-A520F Security U4
Download the Official Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 SM-A520F Security U4 official ROM package from the below download links. Transfer them to your device before proceeding with the installation process.
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