Galaxy A5 A500F finally received Android 5.0.2 Lollipop, this is the latest build XXU1BOF5 Android 5.0.2 firmware arrived a few weeks after Galaxy update A3 and A7. The update is quite significant: elements have been updated user interface, applications and performance has become much better.
You can find and update XXU1BOF5 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop firmware via Samsung Kies and OTA (over the air). For those who can't find it or prefer to manually upgrade, then there's a full process guide at the bottom of this article. You can easily update Galaxy A5 A500F to Android 5.0.2 XXU1BOF5 Lollipop official firmware using this instruction.
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While the differences between the two appear to be small, they are different enough to provide customers with a bit of vorticity. These differences are mainly due to the size of the device. Both smartphones have a half-inch diagonal screen. However, if you place it alongside all the other 5.2 to 5.7 inch smartphones, it turns out to be in a really fantastic hand. To do this, the panel can be lowered at a low brightness level so that it can be used comfortably in bed in the dark.
All three installation methods, which was said above, you will find in this post. One of them must be suitable for your device and you will receive a new update after you follow that instruction. But before the installation process, read and follow our requirement, warning and preparation about the firmware, so that it can be flashed without problems.
First of all, we are dealing with a significantly faster processor and more memory. On paper, these differences may seem small, but in everyday use the difference in performance is most noticeable, especially when switching between applications. We'll find a lot less here with pruning and reloading apps. The much rarer view will also overload the icons on the home screen.
The camera is still a disappointment
Unfortunately, it doesn't really change anything. Well, maybe the camera will be a little faster in low light. In addition, the results are exactly the same. But the less light, the worse the results. We still don't have access to full manual settings, but only a few small adjustments, the control range is poor. That's why it's best to go straight to the slot machine and keep your fingers crossed for good results.
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We tried to save your time and made a step by step tutorial for each method. However, we recommend that before proceeding with the installation process, do backup important of your offer and personal data as a precaution and keep it in a safe place.
A warning: Use these instructions at your own risk. We will not be held responsible for anything that happens to you or your device that results from using the information in this guide.
The same goes for the front camera, which doesn't work, but it's solid enough. Like its little brother, here the whole multimedia experience downplays the sound quality. The loudspeaker plays quietly and thinly, quickly overloads, and the sound coming from the headphone jack does not knock either. Thankfully, these negatives don't translate quality conversations, which are still crystal clear and understandable.
However, later reliability is a completely different story. Not only is the scanner slow, but even a little sweat, grease or smudge on the fingers or sensor causes the fingerprint to be read incorrectly and, as a result, after several failed password attempts. And as soon as the smartphone comes into contact, thanks to technology fast charging, we immediately recharge the battery. Even Piotrek Grabiec raised such a question in space.
Firmware preparation:
- This tutorial is only for samsung galaxy A5 A500F. Please don't try to flash this on any other variants of your phone or tablet.
- Make sure the drivers for your device are installed on your computer.
- You need to enable USB debugging mode which is disabled by default.
- Your device should have 70-80% charge.
- Make sure you are done in your phone storage before proceeding.
How to update over the air (OTA)
- First of all make sure you have a stable internet connection
- (Wi-Fi or data network) on your device.
- Now go to android application, and then select Settings.
- Then find About device and click on it.
- Then select update software from the screen of the device.
- Then click on the update option.
- You should see an update, click OK to download and install. (Remember that downloading using 3G or data networks will incur additional charges on your phone bill!)
- The device will reboot shortly to complete the installation process.
How to update via Kies
- Make sure you have a stable internet connection on your computer.
- Now download and install Samsung Kies on your computer.
- Turn on the device (if it is turned off) and then connect it to the computer using the USB cable.
- Run Samsung program Kies and wait for it to detect the device.
- You should see a new firmware update available on the Samsung Kies home screen.
- Click the "Upgrade Firmware" button to continue.
- Follow the screen prompt and soon you will see the device update and automatically reboot. After that, you can disconnect the device from the computer
How to update manually
First, download the firmware and the Odin tool:
>> Download the A500FXXU1BOF5 firmware file to your computer and extract the archive. (Note that you must register with SamMobile in order to download the firmware file). This firmware contains the following information:
Model: GALAXY A5 - SM-A500F
Country Russia
Version: Android 5.0.2
PDA: A500FXXU1BOF5
CSC: A500FSER1BOF5
>> Download which will help you install this firmware.
Installing firmware:
1. The first thing to do is download the required files on your computer from above.
2. Save the firmware and Odin to your desktop.
3. Unpack Odin and install the program on your computer.
4. Then unpack the update file in the same folder as Odin.
5. Okay, now on your computer, run Odin as an administrator, because admin rights are required to complete the process smoothly.
6. Also turn off your smartphone and wait a few seconds before proceeding to the next step.
7. Reboot your phone into Download Mode (Press and hold the Button + Power + Volume Down button).
8. Now the phone is loaded in download mode, and Odin is running on the computer, now we just need to connect them with a USB cable.
9. A message will appear in the lower left corner of ODIN, saying "Added!". If you don't get this message, then you should try another one. USB port(try the USB port located in the back of a desktop PC). If that doesn't work either, then you should reinstall the driver. If you successfully have "Added!" Messages in ODIN, then you are ready to go to the next step. In addition, should COM port turn yellow if you have successfully added the device.
11. Now you can pick up the tar file you received after unpacking.
12. Do not make any changes on Odin, leave everything as it is.
13. Double check everything we talked about above. Now, if you are convinced of all the orders, press “start” to start the firmware procedure.
14. Once the installation is complete, your phone will reboot and shortly you will see a PASS message with a green background at the top of the ODIN. You can now disconnect the USB cable and disconnect the device from the computer.
Congratulations! Manual installation new update firmware completely made for your device!
in front of you step-by-step instruction about how to flash a smartphone Samsung A500F Galaxy A5. The editors have built an instruction with the most secure way to flash the Android system.
A warning! When flashing, it is recommended to use a laptop or a computer connected to the source uninterruptible power supply , because in the event of a power failure, it is possible to damage the smartphone, which cannot be restored at home.
Firmware installation 1. Charge the firmware smartphone at least 80%. 2. We save from a flash drive, sim card and device memory (if the smartphone is working) - all data that cannot be lost. Simka and flash drive can be pulled out. 3. Perform a data reset on your smartphone. To do this, go to the settings tab Accounts to section Archive and reset, select item Reset device and press the button Delete everything. The phone will reboot. 4. Create folder on the computer and download into it files from the list below. Let all files be in one folder.
5. On the computer, you need to pause or disable the antivirus. If you have Kies for Samsung installed on your computer, uninstall it. 6. Let's install programs for work in the computer. First, install the driver from the archive USB_Samsung_Driver_v1.5.45.0.rar. Now install Odin from archive Odin3_v3.09.zip in a folder named Odin3_v3.09. Unpack the downloaded firmware archive into a separate folder. 7. Now let's turn to the smartphone. If charging is within the normal range, then proceed. Let's translate it - into firmware mode(Download Mode).
On the switched off phone, not connected to the computer, hold down the buttons Power + Volume Down + Home and hold them simultaneously until a warning message appears. 
Agree with the warning by pressing the key - Volume up.
It will appear on the screen - on a blue or black background, this will confirm the correctness of the actions. We leave the smartphone in this state. 8. We launch the Odin program on the computer. The program window should appear.
We connect the smartphone to the computer. In the Odin program, the inscription should light up COM, i.e. the phone has successfully contacted the PC. If for some reason the PC does not recognize the smartphone, try reinstalling the driver and/or try other USB ports Or change the USB cable. Items Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time must be activated and Re-Partition, if active, it must be disabled. 9.
Now in the Odin program, click on AP button and select from the folder in which the firmware was packed, tar archive(AP……….tar.md5) firmware. If other files are given in the firmware archive, select them into the Odin program in the following order: Insert the BL file……….tar.md5 into the BL button field Insert the AP file……….tar.md5 into the AP button field CP file…… ….tar.md5 is inserted into the CP button field CSC file……..tar.md5 is inserted into the CSC button field
10. Click on the button start in Odin. The firmware installation process will begin.
The progress of the firmware can be monitored in the log window, in time, the firmware of the smartphone lasts from 3 to 15 minutes. 11.
At the end of the operation, if everything went well, the log window should appear inscription All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0).
The phone must be rebooted manually by holding the button Nutrition until the screen turns off. The initial boot of the device may take up to 5 minutes. 
After booting up the phone, it will be completely ready for use. Forum about Samsung smartphones on Android Attention! You perform any actions at your own risk. Do not reinstall the system - without a reason. If you have any questions feel free to ask -