
Samsung Galaxy A3 Released 2014, December | 110.3g, 6.9mm thickness | Android 4.4.4, up to 6.0.1 | 16GB storage, microSDXC | Super AMOLED | 8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF | Li-Ion 1900 mAh, non-removable
Samsung Galaxy A3 Network Specifications
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| 4G | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - A300F, A300FU |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - A300F, A300FU, A300G, A300HQ, A300M, A300YZ |
| 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
Samsung Galaxy A3 body Specifications
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| Weight | 110.3 g (3.88 oz) |
| Dimensions | 130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9 mm (5.12 x 2.58 x 0.27 in) |
Samsung Galaxy A3 MISC Specifications
| SAR EU | 0.24 W/kg (head) 0.30 W/kg (body) |
| Colors | Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold |
Samsung Galaxy A3 display Specifications
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density) |
| Size | 4.5 inches, 55.8 cm 2 (~65.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED |
Samsung Galaxy A3 Sound Specifications
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
Samsung Galaxy A3 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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
Samsung Galaxy A3 Battery Specifications
| Battery | Li-Ion 1900 mAh, non-removable |
Samsung Galaxy A3 memory Specifications
| Internal | 16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Samsung Galaxy A3 Main Camera Specifications
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama |
| Camera | 8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF |
O2U Region Firmware Info
A 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 O2U code is used in United Kingdom by O2, with one Samsung Galaxy A3 firmware version known so far.
Official Samsung Galaxy A3 firmware for the United Kingdom O2U region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
Combination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
| Device Mobile | Version | Bit - SW REV | FA | Change list | Updated | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
O2U Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the O2U CSC on the Samsung Galaxy A3?+
The O2U CSC is used by O2 in United Kingdom. Flash the O2U firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy A3 firmware versions are available for the O2U region?+
Currently one known Samsung Galaxy A3 firmware version is available for the O2U (United Kingdom) region.
How is the O2U 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. O2U is the code for United Kingdom (O2) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.
