This update includes improvements to functions as listed below.
The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country, and service provider.
To get the best from your device, please keep your device up to date and regularly check for software updates.
Galaxy A5 ⑥ (SM-A5108)
Build Number : A5108ZMS4CTI1
Android version : Nougat(Android 7.1.1)
Release Date : 2020-11-18
Security patch level : 2019-08-01
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : A5108ZMS4CSI1
Android version : Nougat(Android 7.1.1)
Release Date : 2019-09-30
Security patch level : 2019-08-01
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : A5108ZMU4CSG1
Android version : Nougat(Android 7.1.1)
Release Date : 2019-08-28
Security patch level : 2019-05-01
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
- Calendar subscribed and MMSafe will be deleted.
Build Number : A5108ZMU4CSB1
Android version : Nougat(Android 7.1.1)
Release Date : 2019-05-31
Security patch level : 2019-02-01
- Improved performance
ㆍNightShot picture quality has been improved.
- Other bug fixes
ㆍThe stability of Camera has been improved.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : A5108ZMU3CRL4
Android version : Nougat(Android 7.1.1)
Release Date : 2019-01-16
- OS upgrade - Android 7.1 Nougat
- Provides new UX
- Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
- Multi window is supported
- Improved setting menu
- Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation
- Added new feature
· After upgrading, you will need to set Quick Clean widget, Pictur Frame widget, Samsung Music widget and Email widget again.
(Pictur Frame is downloadable from Galaxy Essential widget.)
· Please set your city settings on the weather widget after upgrading, too.
· After upgrading, not support Letv any more
· Before upgrading, please update Samsung Health to the latest version, otherwise some data may be lost after the upgrade.
· After upgrade to N OS, the Phone, Contacts, Calendar, Messages's app locks will be off, and can be turned on in the Smart Manager.
· The user settings for Easy mode may be removed on the new OS. You may need to set them again after the OS upgrade.
· The Baidu search widget is replaced by the Baidu app.
※ Some apps that haven't been optimised for Android Nougat might not work properly after the upgrade. In this case, upgrade the app to the latest version via Galaxy Essential widget.
※ The functionality of some features may differ after the upgrade. Some apps may not function normally.
※ After upgrading, please set your keyboard settings, downloaded language and E-Mail account again.
※ Errors during the upgrade may cause data loss. Back up any important data before upgrading.
Build Number : A5108ZMU3BRF1
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2018-07-11
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : A5108ZMU3BRD3
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2018-05-03
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : A5108ZMU2BQL1
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2018-01-16
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : A5108ZMU2BQI1
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2017-09-27
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : A5108ZMU2BQG1
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2017-08-02
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : A5108ZMU2BQC2
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2017-04-21
- Other bug fixes
ㆍFixed an issue that the location of weather widget does not update.
ㆍProblem that the temperature mark of the Weather widget goes wrong is solved.
ㆍWhen using the SIM1 (Shenzhen) SIM2 (Dongguan) local SIM, the problem that It doesn't become the reception / outgoing call intermittently was solved.
ㆍWhenever I connect WLAN, the problem that the login page or the error pop up happens is solved.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : A5108ZMU2BQA2
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2017-02-16
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : A5108ZMU2APL6
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2017-01-11
OS upgrade - Android 6.0 Marshmallow
· The new TouchWiz provides a brand-new visual design and enhanced usability
· Fingerprints combined with pattern, PIN and password provide enhanced security for lock screen function
· Advanced power saving mode restricts background data and extends battery life
· apply the new vibration mode
※ before Urgrade, please update Gear manager to latest version
※ Android 6.0 Marshmallow does not support the Decrypt device function anymore.
If encryption function is not used anymore, Please disable encryption before the device is upgraded. (Settings →Lock sreen and security → Other security settings → Disable encrypt device)
※ Some apps may be incompatible after OS upgraded. please update the apps to the latest version via Galaxy Apps.
※ Email, Data Usage, and Samsung magazine widgets may disappear on home screen after OS upgraded, please set these widgets or relative application again if you used.
※ The new Smart Manager of the form is applied ( Smart manager widget feature is no longer supported )
※ bubbles function may disappear in messages settings
※ After Upgrade, Private mode doesn't support Internet browser
(Sbrowser 4.0 version doesn't support private mode)
※ After Upgrade, old Migu Reader is removed and new version is installed.
※ After Upgrade, Fetion, Lovev and And Cloud doesn't support.
Build Number : A5108ZMU2API2
Android version : Lollipop(Android 5.1.1)
Release Date : 2016-10-01
- Improved performance
ㆍThe quality of VoLTE has been improved.
- Other bug fixes
ㆍFixed an issue that the sound was a mute when voice was recorded via Wechat app.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : A5108ZMU1APF2
Android version : Lollipop(Android 5.1.1)
Release Date : 2016-07-14
- Improved performance
ㆍThe quality of VoLTE has been improved.
- Other bug fixes
ㆍFixed an issue that could fail payment by NFC when using some SIM cards
ㆍFixed an issue that could fail payment when using some cards at the "Samsung pay"
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : A5108ZMU1APE1
Android version : Lollipop(Android 5.1.1)
Release Date : 2016-05-27
- Improved performance
ㆍTime zone Update
ㆍThe usability of touch screen has been improved after the contact list UI change.
ㆍprovide better visibility of themes than before.
- Other bug fixes
ㆍMusic Player power consumption has been improved.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : A5108ZMU1APD4
Android version : Lollipop(Android 5.1.1)
Release Date : 2016-05-03
- Peformence improvements
ㆍImproves the intensity of vibration more than before.
※ but feature of creating user's vibration in setting is removed and vibration will be set as default(Basic call)
- Added new Application
ㆍadded the icon about the SamsungPay
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : A5108ZMU1APB2
Android version : Lollipop(Android 5.1.1)
Release Date : 2016-03-14
ㆍEnhance VOLTE service
ㆍFix some bugs of hotswap function