Free, direct downloads of official stock firmware for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (model code SM-A500F) in the XEF region. Pick a build to update, repair, or unbrick your device with the Odin tool.
Samsung Galaxy A5 (SM-A500F) — XEF
Released 2014, December 1
123g, 6.7mm thickness
Android 4.4.4, up to 7.0
16GB storage, microSDXC, card slot
Samsung Galaxy A5 Released 2014, December | 123g, 6.7mm thickness | Android 4.4.4, up to 7.0 | 16GB storage, microSDXC | Super AMOLED | 13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF | Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Samsung Galaxy A5 Network Specifications
Detailed Network specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A5:
Detailed display specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A5:
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
Size
5.0 inches, 68.9 cm 2 (~71.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Type
Super AMOLED
Samsung Galaxy A5 Sound Specifications
Detailed Sound specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A5:
3.5mm jack
Yes
Loudspeaker
Yes
Samsung Galaxy A5 Platform Specifications
Detailed Platform specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A5:
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Samsung Galaxy A5 Battery Specifications
Detailed Battery specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A5:
Battery
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Samsung Galaxy A5 memory Specifications
Detailed memory specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A5:
Internal
16GB 2GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Samsung Galaxy A5 Main Camera Specifications
Detailed Main Camera specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A5:
Video
1080p@30fps
Features
LED flash, panorama
Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
XEF Region Firmware Info
XEF - France
OrangeBouygues TelecomFree Mobile
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 XEF code is used in France by Orange, Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile, with one Samsung Galaxy A5 firmware version known so far.
Samsung Galaxy A5 XEF Firmware Archive
Official Samsung Galaxy A5 firmware for the France XEF region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
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Samsung Galaxy A5 Combination & Special Files
Combination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (SM-A500F) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
Device Mobile
Version
Bit - SW REV
FA
Change list
Updated
Status
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XEF Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the XEF CSC on the Samsung Galaxy A5?+
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 A5 firmware versions are available for the XEF region?+
Currently one known Samsung Galaxy A5 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.
Samsung Galaxy A5 (SM-A500F) — XEF
XEF - France
Samsung Galaxy A5 XEF Firmware Archive
Samsung Galaxy A5 Combination & Special Files