Samsung Galaxy A5 (SM-A500F) — CAU
Samsung Galaxy A5 Released 2014, December | 123g, 6.7mm thickness | Android 4.4.4, up to 7.0 | 16GB storage, microSDXC | Super AMOLED | 13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF | Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Samsung Galaxy A5 Network Specifications
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| 4G | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - A500F, A500FQ, A500FU |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - A500F, A500FQ, A500FU, A500HQ, A500YZ, A500M, A500Y |
| 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
Samsung Galaxy A5 body Specifications
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| Weight | 123 g (4.34 oz) |
| Dimensions | 139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.26 in) |
Samsung Galaxy A5 MISC Specifications
| SAR EU | 0.23 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body) |
| SAR US | 0.65 W/kg (head) 0.48 W/kg (body) |
| Colors | Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold |
Samsung Galaxy A5 display Specifications
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm 2 (~71.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED |
Samsung Galaxy A5 Sound Specifications
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
Samsung Galaxy A5 Platform Specifications
| GPU | Adreno 306 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) |
| OS | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) |
Samsung Galaxy A5 Battery Specifications
| Battery | Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable |
Samsung Galaxy A5 memory Specifications
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Samsung Galaxy A5 Main Camera Specifications
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama |
| Camera | 13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF |
CAU Region Firmware Info
CAU - ArmeniaA 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 CAU code is used in Armenia by Ucell, Beeline, O!, Megacom, Tcell, MobiCom, Unitel, Azercell, Bakcell, Geocell, Orange, with one Samsung Galaxy A5 firmware version known so far.
Samsung Galaxy A5 CAU Firmware ArchiveOfficial Samsung Galaxy A5 firmware for the Armenia CAU region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
Samsung Galaxy A5 Combination & Special FilesCombination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (SM-A500F) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
| Device Mobile | Version | Bit - SW REV | FA | Change list | Updated | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CAU Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the CAU CSC on the Samsung Galaxy A5?+
The CAU CSC is used by Ucell, Beeline, O!, Megacom, Tcell, MobiCom, Unitel, Azercell, Bakcell, Geocell, and Orange in Armenia. Flash the CAU firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy A5 firmware versions are available for the CAU region?+
Currently one known Samsung Galaxy A5 firmware version is available for the CAU (Armenia) region.
How is the CAU 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. CAU is the code for Armenia (Ucell, Beeline, O!, Megacom, Tcell, MobiCom, Unitel, Azercell, Bakcell, Geocell, and Orange) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.