Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) (SM-A310F) — XEG
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Released 2015, December | 132g, 7.3mm thickness | Android 5.1.1, up to 7.0 | 16GB storage, microSDXC | Super AMOLED | 13 MP, f/1.9, AF | Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Network Specifications
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| 4G | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) body Specifications
| SIM | · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame |
| Weight | 132 g (4.66 oz) |
| Dimensions | 134.5 x 65.2 x 7.3 mm (5.30 x 2.57 x 0.29 in) |
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) MISC Specifications
| SAR EU | 0.49 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body) |
| SAR US | 1.31 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body) |
| Colors | Black, White, Gold, Pink |
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) 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 (~69.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED |
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Sound Specifications
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Platform Specifications
| GPU | Mali-T720MP2 Adreno 306 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Chipset | Exynos 7578 Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) |
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) |
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Battery Specifications
| Battery | Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable |
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) memory Specifications
| Internal | 16GB 1.5GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Main Camera Specifications
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama |
| Camera | 13 MP, f/1.9, AF |
XEG Region Firmware Info
XEG - GermanyA 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 XEG code is used in Germany by 1&1, Telekom.de, Vodafone.de, E-Plus, O2, with one Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) firmware version known so far.
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) XEG Firmware ArchiveOfficial Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) firmware for the Germany XEG region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Combination & Special FilesCombination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) (SM-A310F) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
| Device Mobile | Version | Bit - SW REV | FA | Change list | Updated | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XEG Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the XEG CSC on the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)?+
The XEG CSC is used by 1&1, Telekom.de, Vodafone.de, E-Plus, and O2 in Germany. Flash the XEG firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) firmware versions are available for the XEG region?+
Currently one known Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) firmware version is available for the XEG (Germany) region.
How is the XEG 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. XEG is the code for Germany (1&1, Telekom.de, Vodafone.de, E-Plus, and O2) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.