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April 20, 2019: Samsung is rolling out a new software update to the Galaxy J2 Pro with model number SM-J250M. The update is rolling out as version J250MUBS5ASD2 and installs April 2019 security patch, bug fixes, and performance improvements to the device.
The OTA is available over the air, meaning it will take several days before all J2 Pro units get the download notification.
Software update timeline
Galaxy J2 Core update timeline
This is Samsung’s first Android Go-powered device. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and is expected to get the Go-inspired Pie update somewhere in 2019.
| Date | Software version | Android OS | Changelog |
| 17 Dec 2018 | J260GDDU2ARK4 | Android 8.1 | December 2018 security patch |
| 22 Oct 2018 | J260GDDU2ARJ1 | Android 8.1 | October 2018 security update |
| 09 Sep 2018 | J260GDDU1ARH6 | Android 8.1 | July 2018 security update |
Galaxy J2 Pro/J2 2018 update timeline (SM-J250F/M)
Announced in 2018, the Galaxy J2 Pro is known as the Galaxy J2 2018 or Galaxy Grand Prime Pro in other markets. The device rocks model number SM-J250 and comes preinstalled with Android 7.1.1 Nougat, but being an entry-level device, there’s no chance it’ll be upgraded to Android Oreo. As for the rest of the updates, check the table below.
| Model No. | Date | Software version | Changelog |
| SM-J250M | 15 Apr 2019 | J250MUBS5ASD2 | Android 7.1 | April 2019 security patch |
| SM-J250M | 28 Feb 2019 | J250MUBS5ASB2 | Android 7.1 | February 2019 security patch |
| SM-J250F | 26 Mar 2019 | J250FXWU2ASC1 | Android 7.1 | March 2019 security patch |
| SM-J250F | 10 Jan 2019 | J250FXXU2ARL1 | Android 7.1 | December 2018 security patch |
| SM-J250F | 14 Nov 2018 | J250FXXS2ARK1 | Android 7.1 | November 2018 security patch |
| SM-J250F | 03 May 2018 | J250FXWU2ARD7 | Android 7.1 | May 2018 security patch |
Galaxy J2 Prime/Ace update timeline
The Samsung Galaxy J2 (SM-G532F/M/DS) Prime is not even a year old when Google released the Android 8.0 update for the world, but being a budget device it remains highly doubtful Samsung would spend time developing the Android Oreo update for the device.
Galaxy J2 Ace comes as model no. SM-G532G.
Expected Oreo release: Not expected.
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| Model No. | Date | Software version | Android OS | Changelog |
| SM-G532G | 17 May 2018 | G532GDDU1ARD1 | Android 6.0.1 | May 2018 security patch |
| SM-G532G | 27 Feb 2018 | G532GDDU1ARB4 | Android 6.0.1 | March 2018 security patch |
| SM-G532G | 13 Nov 2017 | G532GDXU1AQK1 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G532G | 21 Sep 2017 | G532GDXU1AQI2 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G532G | 24 Jun 2017 | G532GDXU1AQF3 | Android 6.0.1 | June 2017 security patch |
| SM-G532G | 29 May 2017 | G532GDDU1AQE3 | Android 6.0.1 | June 2017 security patch |
| SM-G532G | 09 Mar 2017 | G532GDDU1AQC5 | Android 6.0.1 | March 2017 security patch |
| SM-G532M | 19 Jun 2018 | G532MUMS1ARF2 | Android 6.0.1 | June 2018 security patch |
| SM-G532M | 23 Aug 2017 | G532MUMU1AQH1 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G532M | 11 Jul 2017 | G532MUMU1AQG5 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2017 security patch |
| SM-G532M | 28 Apr 2017 | G532MUMU1AQD2 | Android 6.0.1 | May 2017 security patch |
| SM-G532M | 29 Mar 2017 | G532MUMU1AQC3 | Android 6.0.1 | April 2017 security patch |
| SM-G532M | 13 Mar 2017 | G532MUMU1AQC1 | Android 6.0.1 | March 2017 security patch |
| SM-G532F | 17 July 2018 | G532FXWU1ARG4 | Android 6.0 | July 2018 security patch |
Galaxy J2 and J2 Pro 2016 update timeline
At 1.5GB of RAM and a relatively rare processor, it’s clear Samsung has to cut down on some resources to release the Galaxy J2 within the cost it wanted for the device. Would Samsung devote resources to develop and release Oreo update for the device. Well, nope it seems.
Expected Oreo release: Not expected.
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| Model No. | Date | Software version | Android OS | Changelog |
| SM-J210F | 12 Jun 2018 | J210FXXU0ARE6 | Android 6.0.1 | June 2018 security patch |
| SM-J210F | 10 Apr 2018 | J210FXXU0ARC7 | Android 6.0.1 | April 2018 security patch |
| SM-J210F | 09 Aug 2017 | J210FDDU0AQH2 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-J210F | 28 Jul 2017 | J210FXXU0AQG4 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-J210F | 10 Apr 2017 | J210FDDU0AQD1 | Android 6.0.1 | April 2017 security patch |
| SM-J210F | 10 Apr 2017 | J210FXXU0AQD1 | Android 6.0.1 | April 2017 security patch |
| SM-J210F | 09 Mar 2017 | J210FXXU0AQC5 | Android 6.0.1 | March 2017 security patch |
| SM-J210F | 09 Mar 2017 | J210FDDU0AQC1 | Android 6.0.1 | March 2017 security patch |
| SM-J210F | 22 Nov 2016 | J210FXXU0APK4 | Android 6.0.1 | October 2016 security patch |
| SM-J210F | 22 Nov 2016 | J210FDDU0APK8 | Android 6.0.1 | October 2016 security patch |
| SM-J210F | 03 Nov 2016 | J210FXXU0APK1 | Android 6.0.1 | October 2016 security patch |
| SM-J210F | 22 Aug 2016 | J210FDDU0APH1 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2016 security patch |
| SM-J210F | 05 Aug 2016 | J210FXXU0APH2 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2016 security patch |
| SM-J210F | 12 Jul 2016 | J210FXXU0APG1 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2016 security patch |
| SM-J210F | 27 Jun 2016 | J210FDDU0APF5 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2016 security patch |
| SM-J210F | 09 Jun 2016 | J210FXXU0APF4 | Android 6.0.1 | June 2016 security patch |
Galaxy J2 2015 update timeline
Being a budget device and pretty old too now, there is no chance Samsung would roll out the Oreo OTA for the Galaxy J2 2015.
Galaxy J2 Pie update
| Device | Model | Android 9 Pie | Expected Release Date |
| Galaxy J2 | SM-J200 | Not eligible | NA |
| Galaxy J2 2016 | SM-J210 | Not eligible | NA |
| Galaxy J2 Pro 2016 | SM-J210 | Not eligible | NA |
| Galaxy J2 Prime | SM-G532 | Not eligible | NA |
| Galaxy J2 Ace | SM-G832 | Not eligible | NA |
| Galaxy J2 Pro (J2 2018) | SM-J250F | Not eligible | NA |
| Galaxy J2 Core | SM-J260G | Eligible | Q2 2019 |
Samsung isn’t a fan of rolling out major OS upgrades to its entry-level devices, which is why there isn’t so much expectation with respect to the lineup’s Android 9 Pie update. Still, we expect to see Android 9 Pie Go Edition arrive on the Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260G) at some point in 2019. We’ll update this post if and when we get official info on this matter.
Samsung One UI
Although Samsung hasn’t said a thing, we think the Galaxy J2 Core will be updated to Android 9 Pie. This means that there is a small chance One UI could accompany the Pie update to these devices. However, no official word is available at the moment from Samsung regarding if and when this One UI will arrive, but we won’t be surprised if it misses out on the One UI. Only time will tell.
Related: Samsung One UI device list and release date
Galaxy J2 Oreo update
| Device | Model | Android 8.0 | Expected Release Date |
| Galaxy J2 | SM-J200 | Not eligible | NA |
| Galaxy J2 2016 | SM-J210 | Not eligible | NA |
| Galaxy J2 Pro 2016 | SM-J210 | Not eligible | NA |
| Galaxy J2 Prime | SM-G532 | Not eligible | NA |
| Galaxy J2 Ace | SM-G832 | Not eligible | NA |
| Galaxy J2 Pro (J2 2018) | SM-J250F | Not eligible | NA |
| Galaxy J2 Core | SM-J260G | Pre-installed | — |
How to install Galaxy J2 firmware
Well, check out the model no. of your Galaxy J2 first, and then download the latest firmware available above for your exact model no. Next, install the downloaded firmware using our Odin Samsung firmware installation guide here.
Let us know in comments if you need any help with this.
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