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February 12, 2019: A new update that installs January 2019 security patch is available for the 2017 Galaxy J5. The update is rolling out as version J530FXXU3BSA3 and further installs bug fixes and improves the performance of the handset, so be sure to download it once it arrives.
Original article below:
Samsung’s Galaxy J5 phones are a big hit among users looking to buy a mid-range line smartphone. Which is why we are confident that Samsung would definitely release at least one major OS update for the Galaxy J5 handsets, but which models in the J5 series get the latest Android OS remains to be seen. But we shall discuss it below.
Besides major OS upgrades and stuff, this page also gets you firmware download for the Galaxy J5 sets – firmware files that contain monthly security patch updates that Samsung has been pushing out OTA of consistently as well as OS upgrades, in certain cases.
Read: Galaxy S7 Pie update | Galaxy S8 Pie update
Software update timeline
Galaxy J5 2017 update (SM-J530F)
| Model No. | Date | Software version | Android OS | Changelog |
| SM-J530F | 12 Feb 2019 | J530FXXU3BSA3 | Android 8.1 | January 2019 security patch |
| SM-J530F | 17 Dec 2018 | J530FXXU3BRK1 | Android 8.1 | December 2018 security patch |
| SM-J530F | 31 Oct 2018 | J530FXWU3BRJ1 | Android 8.1 | October 2018 security update |
| SM-J530F | 12 Sep 2018 | J530FXWU3BRI1 | Android 8.1 | September 2018 security patch |
| SM-J530F | 24 Aug 2018 | J530FXXU2BRH5 | Android 8.1 | Installs Android 8.1 Oreo and August 2018 security patch |
| SM-J530F | 27 Jul 2017 | J530FXWU1AQG3 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-J530F | 27 Jun 2017 | J530FXWU1AQF5 | Android 7.0 | July 2017 security patch |
| SM-J530F | 14 Jun 2017 | J530FXWU1AQF4 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
| SM-J530F | 13 Jun 2017 | J530FXXU1AQF6 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
| SM-J530F | 09 Jun 2017 | J530FXWU1AQF2 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
| SM-J530F | 08 Jun 2017 | J530FXXU1AQF5 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
| SM-J530F | 01 Jun 2017 | J530FXWU1AQF1 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
| SM-J530F | 30 May 2017 | J530FXXU1AQED | Android 7.0 | May 2017 security patch |
Galaxy J5 2017 update (SM-J530FM)
| Date | Software version | Android OS | Changelog |
| 22 Oct 2018 | J530FMXXU5BRJ2 | Android 8.0 | October 2018 security update |
| 12 Sep 2018 | J530FMXXU5BRI1 | Android 8.0 | September 2018 security update |
| 24 Aug 2018 | J530FMXXU4BRH5 | Android 8.0 | Installs Android 8.0 Oreo and August 2018 security patch |
| 18 Jul 2018 | J530FMXXU4ARG1 | Android 7.0 | June 2018 security patch |
| 23 Apr 2018 | J530FMXXU3ARC1 | Android 7.0 | April 2018 security patch |
| 22 Jan 2018 | J530FMXXU3ARA1 | Android 7.0 | January 2018 security patch |
Galaxy J5 Pro update (SM-J530Y)
| Date | Software version | Android OS | Changelog |
| 31 Oct 2018 | J530YDXU4BRJ1 | Android 8.1 | October 2018 security patch |
| 07 Sep 2018 | J530YDXU3BRH6 | Android 8.1 | Installs Android 8.1 Oreo and August 2018 security patch |
| 20 Sep 2017 | J530YDXU2AQI4 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| 01 Sep 2017 | J530YDXU1AQI1 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| 19 Aug 2017 | J530YDXU1AQHA | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| 19 Aug 2017 | J530YDXU1AQHB | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| 08 Jun 2017 | J530YDXU1AQF1 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
Galaxy J5 Pro update (SM-J530YM)
| Date | Software version | Android OS | Changelog |
| 05 Nov 2018 | J530YMDXU4BRJ1 | Android 8.1 | October 2018 security patch |
| 06 Sep 2018 | J530YMDXU3BRH6 | Android 8.1 | Installs Android 8.1 Oreo and August 2018 security patch |
| 07 Aug 2018 | J530YMDXU3ARG2 | Android 7.0 | June 2018 security patch |
| 20 May 2018 | J530YMDXU3ARD1 | Android 7.0 | April 2018 security patch |
| 07 Feb 2018 | J530YMDXU3ARA1 | Android 7.0 | January 2018 security patch |
Galaxy J5 Pro update (SM-J530G)
| Date | Software version | Android OS | Changelog |
| 26 Nov 2018 | J530GUBU3BRK1 | Android 8.1 | November 2018 security patch |
| 12 Sep 2018 | J530GUBU3BRH5 | Android 8.1 | Installs Android 8.1 Oreo and August 2018 security patch |
| 31 July 2018 | J530GUBU3ARG1 | Android 7.0 | June 2018 security patch |
| 26 Feb 2018 | J530GUBU2ARB1 | Android 7.0 | February 2018 security patch |
| 12 June 2017 | J530GUBU1AQF2 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
Galaxy J5 Pro update (SM-J530GM)
| Date | Software version | Android OS | Changelog |
| 10 Sep 2018 | J530GMUBU3BRH5 | Android 8.1 | Installs Android 8.1 Oreo and August 2018 security patch |
| 13 Aug 2018 | J530GMUBU3ARG1 | Android 7.0 | June 2018 security patch |
| 04 Apr 2018 | J530GMUBU2ARC1 | Android 7.0 | March 2018 security patch |
| 12 June 2017 | J530GMUBU1AQF2 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
Galaxy J5 Prime update
- Android Oreo update: Released on September 9, 2018
| Model No. | Date | Software version | Android OS | Changelog |
| SM-G570F | 12 Dec 2018 | G570FXXU1CRK1 | Android 8.0 | November 2018 security patch |
| SM-G570F | 12 Sep 2018 | G570FXXU1CRH9 | Android 8.0 | September 2018 security patch |
| SM-G570F | 09 Sep 2018 | G570FXXU1CRH9 | Android 8.0 | Installs Android 8.0 Oreo, Samsung Experience 9.0, and August 2018 security patch |
| SM-G570F | 22 Sep 2017 | G570FXXU1BQI6 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570F | 04 Sep 2017 | G570FXXU1AQI1 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570F | 24 Aug 2017 | G570FXXU1AQH6 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570F | 22 Aug 2017 | G570FDDU1AQH1 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570F | 22 Aug 2017 | G570FXXU1AQH5 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570F | 17 Aug 2017 | G570FXXU1AQH4 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570F | 19 Jul 2017 | G570FDDU1AQG2 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570F | 12 Jul 2017 | G570FXXU1AQG3 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570F | 16 Jun 2017 | G570FXXU1AQF2 | Android 6.0.1 | June 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570F | 22 May 2017 | G570FDDU1AQE1 | Android 6.0.1 | May 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570F | 19 Apr 2017 | G570FXXU1AQD2 | Android 6.0.1 | April 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570F | 18 Apr 2017 | G570FDDU1AQD1 | Android 6.0.1 | April 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570F | 30 Mar 2017 | G570FDDU1AQC4 | Android 6.0.1 | April 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570F | 30 Mar 2017 | G570FXXU1AQC5 | Android 6.0.1 | April 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570F | 16 Mar 2017 | G570FXXU1AQC2 | Android 6.0.1 | March 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570F | 28 Feb 2017 | G570FXXU1AQB5 | Android 6.0.1 | March 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570F | 27 Jan 2017 | G570FXXU1AQA5 | Android 6.0.1 | February 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570M | 09 Oct 2018 | G570MUBU3CRI3 | Android 8.0 | Installs Android 8.0 Oreo and October 2018 security update |
| SM-G570M | 28 Apr 2018 | G570MUBU2BRC2 | Android 6.0.1 | March 2018 security patch |
| SM-G570M | 23 Aug 2017 | G570MUBU1AQH2 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570M | 05 Jul 2017 | G570MUBU1AQG1 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570M | 18 Apr 2017 | G570MUBU1AQD1 | Android 6.0.1 | April 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570Y | 10 Jan 2019 | G570YDXU2CRL1 | Android 8.0 | December 2018 security patch |
| SM-G570Y | 20 Oct 2018 | G570YDXU2CRI1 | Android 8.0 | Installs Android 8.0 Oreo and September 2018 security patch |
| SM-G570Y | 05 Aug 2018 | G570YDXS2BRG1 | Android 7.0 | July 2018 security patch |
| SM-G570Y | 30 Oct 2017 | G570YDXU1BQJ1 | Android 7.0 | Installs Android 7.0 Nougat and August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570Y | 15 Aug 2017 | G570YDXU1AQH1 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570Y | 19 Jul 2017 | G570YDXU1AQG1 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570Y | 03 May 2017 | G570YDXU1AQE1 | Android 6.0.1 | May 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570Y | 03 Apr 2017 | G570YDXU1AQD1 | Android 6.0.1 | April 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570Y | 15 Mar 2017 | G570YDXU1AQC4 | Android 6.0.1 | March 2017 security patch |
| SM-G570Y | 28 Dec 2016 | G570YDXU1APL6 | Android 6.0.1 | September 2016 security patch |
| SM-G570Y | 28 Dec 2016 | G570YDXU1APL5 | Android 6.0.1 | September 2016 security patch |
| SM-G570Y | 28 Dec 2016 | G570YDXU1APL4 | Android 6.0.1 | December 2016 security patch |
→ Oreo update for: Galaxy C5 | Galaxy C7 | Galaxy C9 Pro
Galaxy J5 2016 update
| Model No. | Date | Software version | Android OS | Changelog |
| SM-J510FN | 02 Feb 2019 | J510FNXXU2BRL2 | Android 6.0.1 | December 2018 security patch, bug fixes, and stability improvements |
| SM-J510FN | 10 Jan 2019 | J510FNXXU2BRL1 | Android 6.0.1 | December 2018 security patch |
| SM-J510F | 13 Jun 2018 | J510FQXXU2BRE2 | Android 6.0.1 | June 2018 security patch |
| SM-J510F | 22 May 2o18 | J510FNXXU2BRD7 | Android 6.0.1 | May 2018 security patch |
| SM-J510F | 3 May 2018 | J510FNXXU2BRD4 | Android 6.0.1 | April 2018 security patch |
| SM-J510F | 28 Jul 2017 | J510FXXU2AQG4 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510F | 27 Mar 2017 | J510FXXU2AQC1 | Android 6.0.1 | April 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510F | 25 Jan 2017 | J510FXXU2AQA3 | Android 6.0.1 | February 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510F | 04 Nov 2016 | J510FXXU1APK1 | Android 6.0.1 | November 2016 security patch |
| SM-J510F | 16 May 2016 | J510FXXU1APE2 | Android 6.0.1 | May 2016 security patch |
| SM-J510F | 06 Apr 2016 | J510FXXU1APD2 | Android 6.0.1 | April 2016 security patch |
| SM-J510FN | 15 Sep 2017 | J510FNXXS2AQI4 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510FN | 12 Sep 2017 | J510FNXXU2AQI3 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510FN | 19 Jul 2017 | J510FNXXU2AQG3 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510GN | 21 Jul 2017 | J510GNDXU2AQG2 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510GN | 24 May 2017 | J510GNDXU2AQE2 | Android 6.0.1 | May 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510GN | 24 Apr 2017 | J510GNDXU2AQD2 | Android 6.0.1 | April 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510GN | 09 Feb 2017 | J510GNDXU2AQB1 | Android 6.0.1 | February 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510GN | 17 Jan 2017 | J510GNDXS1AQA2 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2016 security patch |
| SM-J510GN | 11 Jan 2017 | J510GNDXS1AQA1 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2016 security patch |
| SM-J510GN | 21 Dec 2016 | J510GNDXU2APL2 | Android 6.0.1 | December 2016 security patch |
| SM-J510GN | 01 Oct 2016 | J510GNDXU1APJ1 | Android 6.0.1 | October 2016 security patch |
| SM-J510GN | 18 Aug 2016 | J510GNDXU1APH1 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2016 security patch |
| SM-J510GN | 28 Jul 2016 | J510GNDXU1APG2 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2016 security patch |
| SM-J510GN | 01 Jul 2016 | J510GNDXU1APG1 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2016 security patch |
| SM-J510GN | 23 Jun 2016 | J510GNDXU1APF4 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2016 security patch |
| SM-J510GN | 01 Jun 2016 | J510GNDXU1APF1 | Android 6.0.1 | June 2016 security patch |
| SM-J510GN | 28 Apr 2016 | J510GNDXU1APD6 | Android 6.0.1 | April 2016 security patch |
| SM-J510GN | 25 Apr 2016 | J510GNDXU1APD5 | Android 6.0.1 | April 2016 security patch |
| SM-J510H | 19 Jul 2017 | J510HXXU2AQG2 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510H | 12 Apr 2017 | J510HXXU2AQD2 | Android 6.0.1 | April 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510H | 18 Jan 2017 | J510HXXU2AQA3 | Android 6.0.1 | January 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510H | 04 Jul 2016 | J510HXXU1APG1 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2016 security patch |
| SM-J510H | 06 May 2016 | J510HXXU1APE2 | Android 6.0.1 | May 2016 security patch |
| SM-J510MN | 18 Sep 2017 | J510MNUBU2AQI4 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510MN | 25 Aug 2017 | J510MNUBU2AQH3 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510MN | 19 Jul 2017 | J510MNUBU2AQG5 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510MN | 19 Jul 2017 | J510MNVJU2AQG3 | Android 6.0.1 | July 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510MN | 09 May 2017 | J510MNVJU2AQE2 | Android 6.0.1 | May 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510MN | 08 May 2017 | J510MNUBU2AQE2 | Android 6.0.1 | May 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510MN | 20 Mar 2017 | J510MNVJU2AQC2 | Android 6.0.1 | March 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510MN | 16 Mar 2017 | J510MNUBU2AQC2 | Android 6.0.1 | March 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510MN | 01 Mar 2017 | J510MNUBU2AQC1 | Android 6.0.1 | March 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510MN | 13 Feb 2017 | J510MNVJU2AQB2 | Android 6.0.1 | February 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510MN | 23 Jan 2017 | J510MNUBU2AQA3 | Android 6.0.1 | February 2017 security patch |
| SM-J510MN | 12 Sep 2016 | J510MNUBU1API1 | Android 6.0.1 | September 2016 security patch |
| SM-J510MN | 26 Jul 2016 | J510MNUBU1APG1 | Android 6.0.1 | August 2016 security patch |
| SM-J510MN | 10 May 2016 | J510MNUBU1APE2 | Android 6.0.1 | May 2016 security patch |
Android 9.0 Pie update for: Galaxy A5 | Galaxy A7 | Galaxy A8 | Galaxy A9
Galaxy J5 Android 9 Pie update
- No current model is eligible for Android Pie update
Samsung has yet to unveil a Galaxy J5 handset in 2018, but if and when it does, the phone will definitely be eligible for an update to Android 9 Pie. As for the Galaxy J5 2017 family, Oreo is already rolling out, which is the only major OS upgrade the series will receive. This list further includes the 2016 and OG J5 handsets, which, in fact, are no longer on Samsung’s list of supported devices.
Related: Samsung Android 9 Pie update news
Samsung One UI
Samsung will not roll out the official Pie update to any of the current Galaxy J5 handsets, the latest having been released in 2017, meaning there is no chance One UI will reach the devices. Whether developers will factor in the J5 and give is a One UI treat unofficially is unknown, but its unlikely. Of course, well keep an eye on the developments and update this post if and when we get new info.
Related: Samsung One UI device list and release date
Galaxy J5 Android Oreo update
- Android Oreo released on August 24, 2018
| Device | Model | Android Oreo (8.0/8.1) | Expected Release Date |
| Galaxy J5 2015 | SM-J500 | Not eligible | NA |
| Galaxy J5 2016 | SM-J510 | Not eligible | NA |
| Galaxy J5 Pro | SM-J530Y | Eligible | Released on September 7, 2018 |
| Galaxy J5 Prime | SM-G570F/M/Y | Eligible | Released on September 9, 2018 |
| Galaxy J5 2017 | SM-J530F | Eligible | Released on August 24, 2018 |
The update to Android Oreo started rolling out to the Galaxy J5 (SM-J530F) on August 24th and has since appeared on models SM-J530FM and SM-J530Y, the latter being the Galaxy J5 Pro.
Galaxy J5 2015 update
The original Galaxy J5 started out with Lollipop. The device featured a moderate 1.5GB of RAM, the Snapdragon 410 and a 2600mAh battery. But Samsung is gonna skip the Nougat update for the Galaxy J5 2015.
Read: OnePlus 5 Oreo update | Nokia 6 Oreo update
Oh btw, there was some confusion that Samsung would release the Nougat update for the J5 2015, because it so appeared on the update plans that appeared in February, but the updated chart that appeared in April had no mention of it. hence, kind of confirmed, no Nougat for the J5 2015.
Needless to say, there won’t be Oreo update either for the J5 2015.
Android update release → Nougat: Not expected | Oreo: Not expected.
How to install Galaxy J5 firmware
grab the firmware from the download section above, and save it on your PC. Next, visit our Odin Samsung firmware installation guide here to get step-by-step instructions on installing the update.
Let us know in comments if you need any help with this.
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