Samsung GALAXY GRAND Max (SM-G720AX) - CTP - G720AXUBU1APE1 firmware

Samsung GALAXY GRAND Max firmware G720AXUBU1APE1 is the Android 4.4.4 build for the Samsung GALAXY GRAND Max (model SM-G720AX), released by Samsung for Paraguay (Claro) (CTP). It was built on 10 May 2016, carries the 2016-05-01 Android security patch, has changelist 1036994. The package combines system build G720AXUBU1APE1 (AP/PDA) with CSC build G720AXUWA1APE1 for the CTP region code. SamMobile added this file to the firmware archive on 25 May 2016.

Country
Model SM-G720AX
Product Code CTP
Security Patch 2016-05-01
OS Version Android 4.4.4
PDA G720AXUBU1APE1
CSC G720AXUWA1APE1
Build Date 2016-05-10
Changelist 1036994

How to flash G720AXUBU1APE1 on the Samsung GALAXY GRAND Max (SM-G720AX)

We recommend updating through Samsung's own tools: over-the-air (Settings › Software update) or Samsung Smart Switch on a PC. Flash the full firmware with Odin only when you are sure about the risks. A wrong region or a failed flash can brick the device, and SamMobile is not responsible for any damage.

  1. Download the firmware package above and extract the ZIP. It contains the AP (PDA), BL, CP and CSC files, plus a HOME_CSC file.
  2. Download and extract Odin on a Windows PC, and install the Samsung USB drivers if the PC does not detect the phone.
  3. Switch the device off and boot it into Download mode (usually Volume Up + Volume Down while connecting the USB cable, or Volume Down + Bixby + Power on older models).
  4. Open Odin. The ID:COM box turns blue when the device is connected.
  5. Load the files in their slots: BL, AP, CP and CSC. Use HOME_CSC to keep your apps and data, CSC to wipe the device.
  6. Leave Re-Partition unticked and click Start. The device reboots when Odin shows PASS. The first boot after a flash can take a few minutes.

Step-by-step PDFs: 5-file firmware and 1-file firmware.

What the build numbers mean

PDA / AP (G720AXUBU1APE1) is the Android system build; its last three characters encode the year, month and revision. CSC (G720AXUWA1APE1) is the region and carrier configuration, and CP is the modem firmware. The product code CTP identifies the region or carrier this package was made for (Paraguay (Claro)). Flashing a package for a different product code changes carrier features and can be refused by the bootloader, so pick the one that matches the CSC shown under Settings › About phone › Software information.