Good news for Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Users, Latest stable Android 8.0 Oreo update for Galaxy A5 (2017) is now rolling out in Russia. The Samsung Galaxy A5 Oreo Update is a stable Oreo build which comes with a baseband version A520FXXU4CRD5/A520FOXE4CRD3. If you want to Install Android Oreo on Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) or want to Update Galaxy A5 to Android 8.0 Oreo manually then you are in right place. Here we share a guide to Download and Install Android Oreo on the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Oreo build brings all Android Oreo Features along with floating Navigation dock, home screen shortcuts, PIP mode, Samsung Experience 9.0 and lots of new features and settings. Other than that Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Android 8.0 Oreo update comes with many new features and bug fixes. Follow below guide to Download and Install stable Android Oreo On Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).

How to Install Android Oreo on Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

Samsung Galaxy A5 Android Oreo firmware update is available for SM-A520F variants. The update is a stable version and soon will roll out via OTA for all users. Android Oreo update for Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) comes with a build number A520FXXU4CRD5/A520FOXE4CRD3. Download and Install Android Oreo on Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) from below.

Note:-

  • This Firmware file is only for Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F Variant. Don’t try this on any other device.
  • Follow the steps correctly otherwise you may brick your device.
  • We are not responsible for any damage to your phone.
  • It may erase your data so it is advisable to take a complete backup of your phone for safer side.
  • Ensure that your phone has at least 50-60% charged to prevent the accidental shutdown in-between the process.

Download Samsung Galaxy A5 Android Oreo OTA Firmware

  1. Latest ODIN for Galaxy A5 (2017) – Download
  2. Download Galaxy A5 (2017) Oreo Firmware SM-A520F – Download

How to Install Android Oreo On Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) –

1) First, enable ‘USB debugging’ and ‘OEM Unlock’ option from setting>developer option>. To enable Developer Options, go to About phone and tap the Build Number 7 times.

oem unlock

2) Now download the Stock Firmware from above.

3) Now Download the Odin tool from above and extract the zip file.

4) Run the Odin_v3.10.7.exe file on your PC.

5) Connect your Galaxy A5 (2017) to your PC with the data cable and reboot into the Download/Odin mode.

6) To enter into download mode turn off your phone and press and hold the ‘Home + Volume Down + Power’ buttons together until you see the download mode screen.

Download Mode
7) Once you enter into Download mode, you see an ID: COM port turned blue and Added message in Odin message box means your device has recognized by Odin.
S7 Odin
8) If ID: COM doesn’t show means your driver is not correctly installed or try it with different USB cable.
9) Now locate and add the stock firmware file .tar or .md5 file (you downloaded from above) to the AP/PDA tab in Odin.
10) Make sure that only these two options are tick “Auto Reboot” and “F.Reset Time
Odin

11) Now click ‘Start‘ button and it will start flashing the file. Wait until you see ‘Pass‘ in Green Color on Odin screen. This step will Install Flash Firmware on Galaxy A5 (2017).

Odin Pass

This is the easiest way to Download and Install Android Oreo on Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). Let us know your thoughts about Galaxy A5 (2017) Android 8.0 Oreo update in the comments below. Stay connected with us via FacebookTwitter, and Google Plus to read more such helpful posts.

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