Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) — XEC
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
| 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 |
Samsung Galaxy Alpha body Specifications
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
Samsung Galaxy Alpha Platform Specifications
| GPU | Mali-T628 MP6 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) |
| Chipset | Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) |
| OS | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop) |
Samsung Galaxy Alpha Battery Specifications
| Battery | Li-Ion 1860 mAh, removable |
Samsung Galaxy Alpha memory Specifications
| Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM |
| Card slot | No |
Samsung Galaxy Alpha Main Camera Specifications
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF |
XEC Region Firmware Info
XEC - SpainA 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 XEC code is used in Spain by Movistar, with one Samsung Galaxy Alpha firmware version known so far.
Samsung Galaxy Alpha XEC Firmware ArchiveOfficial Samsung Galaxy Alpha firmware for the Spain XEC region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
Samsung Galaxy Alpha Combination & Special FilesCombination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
| Device Mobile | Version | Bit - SW REV | FA | Change list | Updated | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XEC Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the XEC CSC on the Samsung Galaxy Alpha?+
The XEC CSC is used by Movistar in Spain. Flash the XEC firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy Alpha firmware versions are available for the XEC region?+
Currently one known Samsung Galaxy Alpha firmware version is available for the XEC (Spain) region.
How is the XEC 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. XEC is the code for Spain (Movistar) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.