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 C5 (SM-C5000)
Build Number : C5000ZCU1CSA1
Android version : Oreo(Android 8.0.0)
Release Date : 2019-01-17
Security patch level : 2019-01-01
- Other bug fixes
ㆍThe stability of Camera has been improved.
ㆍThe stability of WLAN connection is improved.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : C5000ZCU1CRK2
Android version : Oreo(Android 8.0.0)
Release Date : 2018-12-05
Security patch level : 2018-08-01
Samsung Experience 9.0 upgrade with Android Oreo
Samsung Experience 9.0 brings you Android Oreo, with exciting new features from Samsung and Google based on feedback from users like you.
We recommend that you back up your important data to keep it safe during the upgrade.
Some apps, including Samsung Pay, Samsung Internet, Samsung Health, and Email, should be updated individually before you can update your OS.
Here’s what’s new.
Quick Panel
- Manage notifications for each app with notification categories (supported apps only).
- Icons will be shown at the bottom of the notification panel for notifications that aren't currently visible.
Home Screen
- Touch and hold an app to display shortcuts to common or recommended tasks within the app (supported apps only).
- Notification badges on app icons and in the notification panel are synced. Clear a notification in one location, and it will show as cleared in the other location.
Samsung Keyboard
- The Samsung keyboard toolbar gives quick access to useful functions.
- GIF keyboard lets you to send GIFs with Samsung keyboard.
- More high-contrast keyboards are available.
System Performance
- Background services are limited to improve performance and battery life.
Samsung account
- Control your profile information for multiple apps.
- Tap your profile picture on the main Settings page to access your profile information and account settings.
Samsung Cloud
- View and manage photos in Samsung Cloud.
- Select specific items to delete or restore from your backups.
- See how big each backup is and how many items it contains.
Other improvements
- The user settings of easy mode may be removed on new OS, please set them again after OS upgrade.
- Weather widget's version is updated, and it will cause the weather widget disappear from idle. So please drag the weather widget to idle after you update your OS.
- Baidu search wigdet is replaced by Baidu App.
- Add app icon for Samsung connect.
- Add app icon for Secure Folder.
- The lock screen theme maybe removed on new OS,please set it again after upgrade.
Build Number : C5000ZCU1BRH1
Android version : Nougat(Android 7.0)
Release Date : 2018-08-16
Security patch level : 2018-08-01
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : C5000ZCU1BRA3
Android version : Nougat(Android 7.0)
Release Date : 2018-02-07
- The wallpaper will revert to the default one after upgrading.
Before upgrading, you need to back up the wallpaper and reset the wallpaper after the upgrade.
- Improved performance
ㆍWeather widget stability improved.
- Other bug fixes
ㆍFixed the issue that photos are not saved in the gallery.
ㆍFixed the issue that Yellow Pages reset automatically.
ㆍFixed the issue that the photos display black.
ㆍFixed the issue that the battery data in Smart Manager display abnormally.
ㆍFixed the issue that the device reset during game execution.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : C5000ZCU1BQL1
Android version : Nougat(Android 7.0)
Release Date : 2017-12-14
- Improved performance
ㆍImproved music sound quality.
ㆍThe stability of Camera has been improved.
ㆍThe stability of Bluetooth and Wlan improves.
- Other bug fixes
ㆍFixed an issue that the photo disappears in the gallery application.
ㆍFixed an issue that the terminal is reset automatically.
ㆍFixed the mute issue after locking screen during using headphone to listen to music.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : C5000ZCU1BQK2
Android version : Nougat(Android 7.0)
Release Date : 2017-11-25
- My Knox service will terminate after updating.
( Existing installation My Knox application can be used and reinstalling is impossible. )
- Other bug fixes
ㆍFixed an issue that the photo disappears in the gallery application.
ㆍFixed an issue that the mouse icon is displayed in the center of the screen is solved.
ㆍAfter OS updating, the problem that Camera Professional mode can not be used is solved.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : C5000ZCU1BQJ2
Android version : Nougat(Android 7.0)
Release Date : 2017-11-08
- OS upgrade - Android 7.0 Nougat
- Provides new UX and various performance modes
- My Knox service will terminate after updating.
( Existing installation My Knox application can be used and reinstalling is impossible. )
- Improved usability of the Notification feature and Quick settings button
- Improved usability of the Multi window and setting menu
- Efficient space for installation of downloaded apps, improved speed of system upgrade and app installation
- "S Health" changed the name as "Samsung Health"
- Picture Frame (2x2) is removed, please download it from Galaxy Apps if you need
- The wallpaper will revert to the default one after OS upgrading. Please back up wallpapers before OS upgrading, and set it after OS upgrading
- "S Roaming" upgraded as "Samsung Data Store". Purchase a roaming package in advance and enjoy the internet when you arrive at your destination.
- "Samsung MILK Music" upgrades to "Samsung Music", supports native music player and online music store. Both "Samsung MILK Music" and "Samsung Music" would be in some devices
- The applications "Samsung Music", Samsung Health, Samsung Video, Mail, Samsung Data Store are changed as the deletable
- Clock usability has been improved
- The latest Android security patch has been applied
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced
※ If you are using Gear IconX, please make sure to update to the latest version before upgrading to the Nougat OS.
※ 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 Apps.
※ The functionality of some features may differ after the upgrade. Some apps may not function normally.
※ Errors during the upgrade may cause data loss. Back up any important data before upgrading.
Build Number : C5000ZCU1AQG1
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2017-07-21
- Improved performance
ㆍImproved performance with efficient memory management
Build Number : C5000ZCU1AQE2
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2017-05-17
- Improved performance
ㆍThe quality of Mobile networks has been improved.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : C5000ZCU1AQC1
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2017-03-17
- Other bug fixes
ㆍThe voice app record error issue is resolved, when playing some game in background
ㆍFixed an issue that the location of weather widget does not update.
ㆍAn intermittent issue where Gallary app was terminated abruptly has been resolved.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : C5000ZCU1AQA1
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2017-01-27
- Improved performance
ㆍThe performance of NFC has been improved
- Other bug fixes
ㆍProblem that sound doesn't give from speaker is solved.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : C5000ZCU1APK5
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2016-12-07
- Other bug fixes
ㆍIt is improved so that the Sohu News App deletion can be possible.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : C5000ZCU1APJ4
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2016-11-07
- Improved performance
ㆍThe image quality of the front camera is improved.
ㆍAccuracy of SHealth pedometer count is improved.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : C5000ZCU1API2
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2016-10-01
- Added the S-Roaming app
ㆍThe user can enjoy the inexpensive data roaming abroad.
- Added the BT-UHQA feature
ㆍThe UHQA setting pop-up will appear when you connect the earphone by some Bluetooth.
- "Voice Control" function has been added in the camera.
ㆍCamera Settings → Voice control
- "Real-time network speed" function has been added.
ㆍsetting → More connection settings → Data usage → Real-time network speed
- 2 China Telecomm SIM cards supported in roaming.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : C5000ZCU1APG2
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2016-08-02
- Other bug fixes
ㆍFixed the issue that could not connect with WLAN in some areas
ㆍFixed the issue that "QQ zone" webpage did not refresh when using QQ app
ㆍAn intermittent issue that the camera couldn't be used when charging the battery has been resolved.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : C5000ZCU1APF5
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2016-06-29
- Improved performance
ㆍTSP(Touch Screen Panel) reacting speed is improved.
- Other bug fixes
ㆍFixed an issue error of battery charging when using the unauthentic headphones
ㆍFixed an issue where sometimes users could not fast charge
ㆍFixed an issue that some of users the screen was locked, while using device
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : C5000ZCU1APF3
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2016-06-24
- Other bug fixes
ㆍDevice overheating issue has been fixed while using some apps.
ㆍFixed an issue for some users where sound was noise and mute when separated headphones from device after setting "UHQ upscaler"
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : C5000ZCU1APF2
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2016-06-17
- The available battery usage time has been extended
- Other bug fixes
ㆍDevice overheating issue has been fixed while using apps.
ㆍDevice overheating issue has been fixed when playing games.
ㆍDevice overheating issue has been fixed when charging the battery
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
Build Number : C5000ZCU1APF1
Android version : Marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)
Release Date : 2016-06-10
- Improved performance
ㆍProvide better visibility of themes than before.
- Other bug fixes
ㆍFixed the issue that the device couldn't be used when was closed screen in the specific route
ㆍFixed the issue that Flashlight can not be open when draw down notification bar and click Flashlight
ㆍFixed the issue that the QQ app was terminated when user used "MyKnox"
ㆍFixed the issue that Samsung input method editors is terminated
ㆍS Voice app input issue have been resolved.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.