Samsung Galaxy J series is the most popular budget series of the Samsung. Galaxy J5 which comes equipped with SM-J500M firmware and Android 5.1 OS is an example of a popular model in the J series. But with low specifications device issues are unavoidable. But these issues can be fixed with device updates or flashing stock ROMs.

SM-J500M firmware download
{Samsung J5 Stock ROM flash file}

There are 7 variations in J5 model. Even though the firmware itself and the design are similar in most cases there are some differences too. Hence you should pick the exact firmware version for your very own J5. As an example, SM-J500M firmware is the official firmware for the 5th variation of the J5. And the firmware is common in South America and Brazil. With the Android 5.5 OS, you can download the Samsung J500M flash file from the below links.

Brazil (ZTO)

PDA J500MUBU1BRD1, CSC J500MZTO1BRD1, Product-Code ZTO, Build-date 09-04-2018, Changelist 12405330, Android 6.0.1,
ZTO_J500MUBU1BRD1_20180510141341.zip (1.12 GB)
Download page here | Mirror page

Brazil (VIVO)

PDA J500MUBU1BRC2, CSC J500MZVV1BRC1, Product-Code ZVV, Build-date 19-03-2018, Changelist 12405330, Android 6.0.1,
ZVV-J500MUBU1BRC2-20180411161354.zip (1.24 GB)
Download page here

Colombia (Movistar) 

PDA J500MUBU1BQG5, CSC J500MCOB1BQG2, Product-Code COB, Build-date 13-07-2017, Changelist 11862568, Android 6.0.1,
COB_J500MUBU1BQG5_20170829140033.zip (1.17 GB)
Download page here | Mirror page

Colombia (COO)

PDA J500MUBU1BQE1, CSC J500MCOO1BQF1, Product-Code COO, Build-date 22-05-2017, Changelist 11463858, Android 6.0.1,
COO_J500MUBU1BQE1_20170710095408.zip (1.1 GB)
Download page here

Brazil (Claro)

PDA J500MUBU1BQG6, CSC J500MZTA1BQG1, Product-Code ZTA, Build-date 18-07-2017, Changelist 11878192, Android 6.0.1,
ZTA_J500MUBU1BQG6_20170929110034.zip (1.24 GB)
Download page here  | Mirror Page

Argentina (ANC)

PDA J500MUBU1BQE1, CSC J500MANC1BQF1, Product-Code ZTA, Build-date 22-05-2017, Changelist 11463858, Android 6.0.1,
ANC_J500MUBU1BQE1_20170731090733.zip (1.11 GB)
Download page here  | Mirror Page

South America (Moviestar) 

PDA J500MUBU1BQF4, CSC J500MTFG1BQF1, Product-Code CRM, Build-date 23-06-2017, Changelist 11710660, Android 6.0.1,
CRM_J500MUBU1BQF4_20170801170026.zip (1.16 GB)
Download page here  | Mirror Page

How to flash Samsung J500M flash file

Pre-requisites

• At least 50% battery
• Device backup is important.
• Download necessary USB firmware
• Samsung Odin tool from its official websites
• SM-J500M firmware download

Procedure

1. Firstly, install the drivers you downloads. This helps the USB cable to recognized by the PC.
2. Then extract the SM-J500M firmware (j500mubu1apb1) into a new folder.
3. Next, extract the Samsung Odin tool and run it as an administrator.
4. Now it’s time to boot the device into download mode.
   It’s essential for flashing ROM on android phones. First, turn off the J5. Then press the volume up button, power button, and home button at once and hold until you see a menu that has 2 options. Release the buttons now. Next press volume up and go to download mode. That it.
5. The device is ready for the flashing sm-j500m stock firmware now.
6. Connect the Galaxy J5 with the PC. Use the USB cable.
7. Then Odin will recognize the J5 and you will see an added message in blue.
8. It’s time to add the necessary files to the Odin. Those files can be found in the extracted firmware folder. Therefore add BL, AP, CP, CSC files into each slot.
9. Next tick the F.Reset and Auto-reboot from the options below. Do not tick any other option.
10. Now click the start button.
11. Meanwhile, the process will take 2-10 minutes to complete the flashing j500mubu1apb1 the device will reboot automatically several times. It’s normal so don’t panic.
12. Finally, you will get a pass message when the flashing is finished.

Warning – Flashing exact firmware is very important. If you flash the wrong stock Rom, the device will be flashed without a problem. But the device will not be turned on or work. So make sure to download SM-J500M firmware for accurate flashing.