Free, direct downloads of official stock firmware for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha (model code SM-G850Y) in the PBS region. Pick a build to update, repair, or unbrick your device with the Odin tool.
Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850Y) — PBS
Released 2014, September 1
115g, 6.7mm thickness
Android 4.4.4, up to 5.0.2
32GB storage, no card slot, no card slot
Samsung Galaxy Alpha Released 2014, September | 115g, 6.7mm thickness | Android 4.4.4, up to 5.0.2 | 32GB storage, no card slot | Super AMOLED | 12 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF | Li-Ion 1860 mAh, removable
Samsung Galaxy Alpha Network Specifications
Detailed Network specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha:
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
4G
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - G850F
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Timeline
Released2014, September 1
Samsung Galaxy Alpha body Specifications
Detailed body specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha:
SIM
Nano-SIM
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Weight
115 g (4.06 oz)
Dimensions
132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm (5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 in)
Samsung Galaxy Alpha MISC Specifications
Detailed MISC specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha:
SAR EU
0.37 W/kg (head) 0.51 W/kg (body)
SAR US
1.18 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
Colors
Charcoal Black, Sleek Silver, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Scuba Blue
Samsung Galaxy Alpha display Specifications
Detailed display specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha:
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
Size
4.7 inches, 60.9 cm 2 (~70.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Type
Super AMOLED
Samsung Galaxy Alpha Sound Specifications
Detailed Sound specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha:
3.5mm jack
Yes
Loudspeaker
Yes
Samsung Galaxy Alpha Platform Specifications
Detailed Platform specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha:
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Samsung Galaxy Alpha Battery Specifications
Detailed Battery specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha:
Battery
Li-Ion 1860 mAh, removable
Samsung Galaxy Alpha memory Specifications
Detailed memory specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha:
Internal
32GB 2GB RAM
Card slot
No
Samsung Galaxy Alpha Main Camera Specifications
Detailed Main Camera specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha:
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
PBS Region Firmware Info
PBS - Panama
Movistar
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 PBS code is used in Panama by Movistar, with one Samsung Galaxy Alpha firmware version known so far.
Samsung Galaxy Alpha PBS Firmware Archive
Official Samsung Galaxy Alpha firmware for the Panama PBS region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
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Samsung Galaxy Alpha Combination & Special Files
Combination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850Y) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
Device Mobile
Version
Bit - SW REV
FA
Change list
Updated
Status
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PBS Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the PBS CSC on the Samsung Galaxy Alpha?+
The PBS CSC is used by Movistar in Panama. Flash the PBS firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy Alpha firmware versions are available for the PBS region?+
Currently one known Samsung Galaxy Alpha firmware version is available for the PBS (Panama) region.
How is the PBS 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. PBS is the code for Panama (Movistar) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.