Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) — XEF
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Released 2020, November 11 | 193g, 8.6mm thickness | Android 10, up to Android 13, One UI 5 | 128GB storage, microSDXC | Super AMOLED | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.94", 0.8µm 5 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens | Li-Po 5000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Network Specifications
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| 5G | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe |
| 4G | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - Europe |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G body Specifications
| SIM | · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in) |
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G MISC Specifications
| SAR EU | 1.15 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body) |
| Colors | Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot White, Prism Dot Gray |
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G display Specifications
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm 2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED |
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Sound Specifications
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Platform Specifications
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm) |
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 |
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Battery Specifications
| Charging | 15W wired |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G memory Specifications
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Main Camera Specifications
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Camera | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.94", 0.8µm 5 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens |
XEF Region Firmware Info
XEF - FranceA 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 XEF code is used in France by Orange, Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile, with one Samsung Galaxy A42 5G firmware version known so far.
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G XEF Firmware ArchiveOfficial Samsung Galaxy A42 5G firmware for the France XEF region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Combination & Special FilesCombination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
| Device Mobile | Version | Bit - SW REV | FA | Change list | Updated | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XEF Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the XEF CSC on the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G?+
The XEF CSC is used by Orange, Bouygues Telecom, and Free Mobile in France. Flash the XEF firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy A42 5G firmware versions are available for the XEF region?+
Currently one known Samsung Galaxy A42 5G firmware version is available for the XEF (France) region.
How is the XEF 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. XEF is the code for France (Orange, Bouygues Telecom, and Free Mobile) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.