Download Galaxy C5 Pro Android Oreo Stock Firmware

Samsung has rolled out the Android Oreo update for the Galaxy C5 Pro. The Galaxy C5 Pro owners can grab this update either through OTA or follow the manual method to flash it. Samsung is rolling out this update in different phases. The update will hit all the regions one by one. If the update hasn’t reached your region, and you cannot wait for it, you can opt for Odin to install the firmware. In this guide, we will take a look at the steps to download Galaxy C5 Pro Android Oreo firmware via Odin. Before we flash the firmware, let’s go through the background of the Galaxy C5 Pro.

Galaxy C5 Pro Flashback

Galaxy C5 Pro was released in March 2017. The phone equipped a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display. The resolution of this phone is 1080 x 1920 pixels. Galaxy C5 Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 CPU which is accompanied by Adreno 506 GPU. The RAM of this phone is 4GB and its internal storage is 64GB. It does support microSD cards up to 256 GB. It has a 16MP camera at the back and a same 16MP camera on the front too. There is a 2,600 mAh battery placed under the hood.

Galaxy C5 Pro ran on Android Nougat out of the box. It was not clear whether Samsung will update this phone to Android Oreo or not. While Google has already released the Android Pie, Samsung is still struggling with bringing its old phones to Android Oreo. Galaxy C5 Pro’s Android Nougat base firmware also means it is not a Treble supported the phone. Samsung hasn’t added Project Treble in this Android Oreo either.

What’s new in Galaxy C5 Pro Android Oreo?

The Android Ore update changes the UI of the phone. The very first notable change is in the notifications area. You will find new icons in the toggles section. The icons in the status bar have changed as well. Icons in the settings application have got a new look. You can now see the recent files menu in the file manager.

Apart from all these cosmetic changes, Samsung has also improved the performance of the phone. The battery life is better in this build. All the bugs that existed on Android Nougat have been fixed in this update.

Available Galaxy C5 Pro Android Oreo firmware details

Firmware for C5010

• Model: C5018
• Country: China
• Version: Android 8.0.0
• Build Date: 8/09/2018
• PDA: C5018ZMU1CRH2
• CSC: C5018CHM1CRH2

Firmware for C5018

• Model: C5010
• Country: China
• Version: Android 8.0.0
• Build Date: 7/27/2018
• PDA: C5010ZCU1CRG8
• CSC: C5010CHC1CRG8

Note: You just have to match the model number of your Galaxy C5 Pro in order to flash these firmwares. Your existing region doesn’t matter.

Download Galaxy C5 Pro Android Oreo Stock Firmware

Preparations to install Android Oreo on Galaxy C5 Pro

1. This guide is only for Galaxy C5 Pro C5010 and C5018. Do not try it on any other phone.
2. Charge your phone’s battery up to 50% to avoid a power loss during the installation process.
3. Backup all the data as the update can potentially wipe the phone.
4. Enable OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging on the phone.
5. Use OEM Data cable to connect your phone to the computer.
6. Close Samsung Kies or Samsung Smart Switch while using Odin.
7. Follow rest of the instructions carefully.

Downloads required:

• Samsung USB Drivers
• Odin 3.13.1
  • Extract Odin folder to get the Odin 3 3.13.1.exe file.
• Galaxy C5 Pro Firmware files: C5010 | C5018
  • Extract the downloaded firmware file to get the AP, CP, BL, CSC and HOME_CSC files.

Flashing Galaxy C5 Pro Android Oreo Stock Firmware

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press and hold Volume Down + Power + Home button to boot into Download Mode.
3. As you see a warning on the screen, press Volume Up to continue.
4. Connect your Galaxy C5 Pro to the computer now.
5. On the computer, open Odin3 v3.13.1exe file.
6. In Odin, check the log box on the left side. It should say “Added”. Odin should also show a Blue light.
   1. Click on the AP tab in Odin and select the AP file.
   2. Click on the BL tab now and select the BL file.
   3. Similarly, click on the CP tab and select the CP file.
   4. In the end, click on the CSC tab and select CSC file if you want to erase all data, otherwise, select the HOME_CSC file.
7. After the files have loaded, click on the “Options” button in Odin.
8. Make sure that the only options checked are Auto-Reboot and F.Reset.Time. No other option should be checked.
9. Click on the “Start” button in Odin now.
10. Flashing will start. It will take about 5 minutes for firmware installation. Your phone will reboot automatically now.

Conclusion

After your phone boots up, you will find the all-new Android Oreo running on it. That’s pretty much it. You can now enjoy the brand new UI and all the new features of Android Oreo. If your phone acts weird, consider rebooting it or clearing its cache. In case you have any queries, feel free to reach out to me through the comments section below.