Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F) — XEF
Samsung Galaxy S5 Released 2014, April | 145g, 8.1mm thickness | Android 4.4.2, up to 6.0, TouchWiz UI | 16GB/32GB storage, microSDXC | Super AMOLED | 16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF | Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Samsung Galaxy S5 Network Specifications
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| 4G | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
Samsung Galaxy S5 body Specifications
| SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| Weight | 145 g (5.11 oz) |
| Dimensions | 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 in) |
Samsung Galaxy S5 MISC Specifications
| SAR EU | 0.56 W/kg (head) 0.41 W/kg (body) |
| SAR US | 1.20 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body) |
| Colors | Charcoal Black, Copper Gold, Electric Blue, Shimmery White |
Samsung Galaxy S5 display Specifications
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~432 ppi density) |
| Size | 5.1 inches, 71.7 cm 2 (~69.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED |
Samsung Galaxy S5 Sound Specifications
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
Samsung Galaxy S5 Platform Specifications
| GPU | Adreno 330 |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) |
| OS | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI |
Samsung Galaxy S5 Battery Specifications
| Charging | Wireless (Qi) (market dependent) |
| Battery | Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable |
Samsung Galaxy S5 memory Specifications
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Samsung Galaxy S5 Main Camera Specifications
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Camera | 16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF |
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 S5 firmware version known so far.
Samsung Galaxy S5 XEF Firmware ArchiveOfficial Samsung Galaxy S5 firmware for the France XEF region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Combination & Special FilesCombination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F) — 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 S5?+
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 S5 firmware versions are available for the XEF region?+
Currently one known Samsung Galaxy S5 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.