Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) — BTE
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Released 2020, November 11 | 193g, 8.6mm thickness | Android 10, up to Android 13, One UI 5 | 128GB storage, microSDXC | Super AMOLED | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.94", 0.8µm 5 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens | Li-Po 5000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Network Specifications
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| 5G | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe |
| 4G | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - Europe |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G body Specifications
| SIM | · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in) |
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G MISC Specifications
| SAR EU | 1.15 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body) |
| Colors | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray |
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G display Specifications
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm 2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED |
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Sound Specifications
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Platform Specifications
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm) |
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 |
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Battery Specifications
| Charging | 15W wired |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G memory Specifications
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Main Camera Specifications
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Camera | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.94", 0.8µm 5 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens |
BTE Region Firmware Info
BTE - United KingdomA CSC (Consumer Software Customization) code ties a Samsung firmware build to the country and carrier it was released for, controlling branding, available languages and which OTA updates a device receives. The BTE code is used in United Kingdom by BT, with one Samsung Galaxy A42 5G firmware version known so far.
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G BTE Firmware ArchiveOfficial Samsung Galaxy A42 5G firmware for the United Kingdom BTE region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Combination & Special FilesCombination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
| Device Mobile | Version | Bit - SW REV | FA | Change list | Updated | Status |
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BTE Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the BTE CSC on the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G?+
The BTE CSC is used by BT in United Kingdom. Flash the BTE firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy A42 5G firmware versions are available for the BTE region?+
Currently one known Samsung Galaxy A42 5G firmware version is available for the BTE (United Kingdom) region.
How is the BTE CSC different from other region codes?+
Samsung ties every firmware build to one of roughly 599 CSC (Consumer Software Customization) codes, each tied to a specific country and carrier. BTE is the code for United Kingdom (BT) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.