Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU) — PHN
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 |
PHN Region Firmware Info
PHN - NetherlandsA 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 PHN code is used in Netherlands by Vodafone NL, Telfort, T-Mobile, KPN, Tele2, with 2 distinct Samsung Galaxy A3 firmware versions found so far.
PHN Firmware Version History
| Version | Build Date | Security Patch |
|---|---|---|
| A300FUXXU1CRF1 | 2018-08-30 | — |
| A300FUXXU1CQG3 | 2017-08-24 | — |
2 Samsung Galaxy A3 firmware versions found for the PHN region, newest first.
Samsung Galaxy A3 PHN Firmware ArchiveOfficial Samsung Galaxy A3 firmware for the Netherlands PHN region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
Samsung Galaxy A3 Combination & Special FilesCombination 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PHN Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the PHN CSC on the Samsung Galaxy A3?+
The PHN CSC is used by Vodafone NL, Telfort, T-Mobile, KPN, and Tele2 in Netherlands. Flash the PHN firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy A3 firmware versions are available for the PHN region?+
2 distinct Samsung Galaxy A3 firmware versions have been found for the PHN (Netherlands) region so far, from oldest to the latest build.
How is the PHN 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. PHN is the code for Netherlands (Vodafone NL, Telfort, T-Mobile, KPN, and Tele2) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.