Samsung keeps impressing us by rolling the latest security patch to their devices as quickly as possible. Now the company started rolling the January 2021 Android security patch for the Samsung Galaxy A50 with build number A505GNDXS5BUA1 / A505FDDS6BUA6. The update is rolling over the air for the users with the Samsung Galaxy A50 device in the Asian region.
As we speak, the update is live for the Asian region. The update is based on Android 9.0 Pie. If you haven’t received the update on your Galaxy A50 device, then you can manually check the software update.
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Samsung Galaxy A50 Device overview:
Samsung Galaxy A50 was announced in March 2019 which sports a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels with 403 PPI pixel density. The device is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
Samsung Galaxy A50 is powered by an Exynos 9610 (10nm) chipset coupled with 4/6GB of RAM and 64/128GB of internal storage. It also supports a 1TB external memory card. The device came out of the box with Android 9.0 Pie and backed by a 4000 mAh battery (Non-removable).
As far as the camera concerned, the device has a Triple-camera setup with 25MP + 8MP + 5MP primary sensors and a selfie camera with a 25MP lens. Other connectivity option includes 4G-VoLTE, GPS, Glonass, Bluetooth, Mobile Hotspot, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass/ magnetometer. etc. The Samsung Galaxy A50 comes with a fingerprint sensor under the display.
Check The Software Update
Go to Settings App > Go to System > Tap on System Updates. Now hit the option Check for Updates. Now, if the A505GNDXS5BUA1 / A505FDDS6BUA6 update is available for the device, you will get a notification to download it.
Before downloading, make sure to charge your device up to 50% or more. Use the WiFi connection to download faster and avoid charges from the operator.
Firmware Details
- Device Name: Samsung Galaxy A50
- Region: Asia
- Build number: A505GNDXS5BUA1 / A505FDDS6BUA6
- Android OS Version: Android 9.0 Pie
- Software Supported: ODIN
- Android Security Patch Level: 2021-01-01
How to install stock firmware on Samsung Galaxy A50
To flash the firmware manually on your device, then you need to download the ODIN flash tool, firmware file, and drivers.
Pre-Requisite:
- This firmware (A505GNDXS5BUA1 / A505FDDS6BUA6) is supported for Samsung Galaxy A50
- Charge your device to 50% in order to avoid power-related interruptions during the installation process.
- You need a PC and USB Cables.
- Take a backup before flashing the software on your device
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Firmware Download
- A505GNDXS5BUA1 / A505FDDS6BUA6| Download Samsung Firmware
- Latest Samsung USB Drivers
- Install the Samsung Kies software on your PC.
- Flash tool: ODIN Flash tool