Android 8.0 Oreo for popular mid ranger Galaxy A5 2017 is now rolling out in Canada. The Stock Oreo update for Galaxy A5 2017 SM-A520W is now live via major Canadian carriers, arriving as build A520WVLU2CRF2 the update brings Android 8.0 Oreo on the device. You can download the Oreo firmware without waiting for the OTA to reach your device. Just read more to see the detailed process to download and install Stock Oreo A520WVLU2CRF2 on Galaxy A5 SM-A520W.
Galaxy A5 2017 as the name represents was released back in 2017. The device comes with mediocre specification and within affordable budget, Samsung had earlier promised to roll out Oreo firmware for this device. A few months back we have seen Oreo firmware rolling for 2017 flagships since then Galaxy A5 owners were hoping to see the same update for their devices soon. Now it seems today is the day, the Galaxy A5 A520W owners in Canada are now getting the Oreo update notification on their devices. Below we have mentioned the update details along all the possible method to get it on your device right away.
Firmware Details:
Device Name: Samsung Galaxy A5
Model: SM-A520W
Carrier: Canada
OS: Android 8.0 Oreo
Build Number: A520WVLU2CRF2
Android Security Patch Level: 01.06.2018
Status: OTA is live
Android 8.0 Oreo update for Galaxy A5 SM-A520W brings Samsung Experience 9.0, high contrast keyboard, Dual Messenger, the over all interface looks pretty close to Galaxy S9 and S8. Other Oreo goodies include Picture In Picture mode, Auto-fill, better background process handling, notification dots for quickly scanning the notifications, and updated security patch.
Download Official Oreo A520WVLU2CRF2 for Galaxy A5 SM-A520W
The update is on the full fledged roll out that means every user will get the update on it’s device depending on the regional delay. First for a manual check head to Settings >> About Device >> System updates, now tap on the check for new updates. It will tell you on the spot if the new update is available for your device.
Note: OTA update will on strike stock un-rooted devices, if you think you own a rooted device then you better switch to manual update process via Odin
Process to install Android Oreo A520WVLU2CRF2 on Galaxy A5 SM-A520W via Kies
This is just another possible way to download the firmware without extra effort.
First You need to download Samsung Kies application. Download Kies
Install the application on your PC and Open it.
Connect your device to PC and wait for the Kies app to detect your device.
Now it’s essential to make a backup of your device by clicking on Backup and Restore tab in the Kies screen.
Once the backup process is done, just click firmware upgrade to start the update process.
Install Stock Oreo on Galaxy A5 SM-A520W via Odin
Download A520WVLU2CRF2 Official Oreo firmware. Link
Now follow the guide to manually install the firmware via Odin.
That’s it! If you are facing any issue regarding this guide let us know by dropping a comment in the section below. Don’t forget to share this guide with others, Thank You.