Samsung has rolled out Android 5.0.2 Lollipop for Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A300FU . In this guide we are going to show you how to install official Android 5.0.2 Lollipop A300FUXXU1BOF4 firmware on Galaxy A3 SM-A300FU , we have already posted guides on installation of latest firmware on popular devices like Galaxy S4, Galaxy S5 variants and Galaxy S6. Samsung is going very good among others to provide regular firmware updates to it’s devices so just follow the below guide to install A300FUXXU1BOF4 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on Galaxy A3 SM-A300FU .
The update brought much improved features and bugs fixes along multiple improvements in over all performance so it is always recommended to keep your device up to date with the latest firmware updates provided by Samsung. The over all firmware update process is almost same as the other Samsung devices we will use three methods to update A300FUXXU1BOF4 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A300FU , the first one the OTA(Over The Air) method which is bit easier and just need a single tab to download the firmware, the second one is to update firmware via Samsung Kies and the third one is using Odin. First of all we go ahead and check for the firmware update via OTA if available, Go to
Settings > About Device > Software Updates.
If the OTA update hits your device, a notification will appear saying that your phone is eligible for the update. Click the “Download” button to store the new firmware on your phone. The phone will then ask you if you want to flash the firmware now or later, If your device is rooted then you will never receive OTA update until you unroot your device or you have to manually download and install this update using Kies or Odin, just follow the below described procedure to install A300FUXXU1BOF4 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on Galaxy A3 SM-A300FU .
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A300FUXXU1BOF4 firmware details:
Model Name:Galaxy A3
Model: SM-A300FU
Version: Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
PDA: A300FUXXU1BOF4
Disclaimer: The method which includes rooting, installing custom recoveries and ROMs using different tools and software. Follow these instruction at your own risk because writer is not responsible for any damage occurs to your device while performing any of these operations so owner of the device will be held responsible for it.
Before you begin:
- Enable USB Debugging (Setting/Developer Options/USB debugging)
- Your phone battery should be charged minimum 60%
- Backup contacts, messages, call logs. You can follow the guide on how to back up your data on PC.Click Here
Download these files:
Download and Extract Android 5.0.2 Lollipop firmware file from the below provided link.
How to Update Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A300FU via Samsung Kies
- Download and Install Samsung Kies application on your PC or MAC.
- Once the installation process completes, now run the Samsung
- Kies application on your PC and connect your Samsung device using original Samsung USB cable.
- The Kies application will automatically detect your Samsung device, Samsung Kies application also lets you make the backup of your device by clicking the “Backup and Restore” button in the Samsung Kies User-Interface.(it’s optional but good to have a safe backup
- Upon the completion of device’s backup process, now It’s time to update your Samsung device firmware if available.
- Press the Firmware Upgrade button to check if the new firmware is available for your device, you will see New Firmware notification on the Samsung Kies home-screen.
- Proceed further and follow onscreen instructions to start the Update process.
- Once the installation completes your device will reboot automatically.
- After reboot, you can disconnect your device from PC
How to Install A300FUXXU1BOF4 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on Galaxy A3 SM-A300FU using Odin.
Just follow these simple steps to Install A300FUXXU1BOF4 Android 5.0 Lollipop on Galaxy A3 SM-A300FU
- Open Odin3.exe
- Turn off your Galaxy A3 properly & Turn it on again by pressing and holding Home Button+Volume Down +Power Key simultaneously until a warning is seen then press Volume Up to continue.
- Now connect your device to PC.
- If Odin detects your phone, the ID:COM box should turn blue. Make sure that you’ve installed Samsung USB drivers before connecting the device.
- In Odin hit the AP tab, select the .tar.md5 file or .tar file, that you downloaded earlier.
- Click start and wait for the installation process to complete until a “PASS” is seen on the ID:COM port on the left, your device will automatically reboot when the process is completed.
- Now you can disconnect the device from the PC.
How to recover from a bootloop If you device stuck at boot animation screen
The chances of being stuck in the bootloop are rare in the official firmware. However if your device is stucked on Samsung logo animation longer then 10-12 mins then you might be stucked in a bootloop.
- Pull the device battery and re insert it. Now press and hold the volume up+Home+power buttons simultaneously to enter the recovery mode.
- Once in recovery, Wipe Data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition then go back and select reboot system now.
That’s it, You have successfully updated your Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A300FU on Android 5.0.2 A300FUXXU1BOF4 firmware. If you have any query feel free to contact us through below comment section. Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for future updates.