Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000) is a samsung device (codename: sm-a9000). FirmwareMirror hosts 2 verified firmware builds, covering: CHC, TGY. Available as official firmware. Last updated: 2026. All files MD5-verified. Free, no registration.
Find and download official Stock ROM for Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000) (sm-a9000). All firmware files include MD5 hash verification and are available for direct download.
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
| Network | Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41 | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Launch | Announced | 2015, December. Released 2016, January |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body | Dimensions | 161.7 x 80.9 x 7.4 mm (6.37 x 3.19 x 0.29 in) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame | |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Display | Type | Super AMOLED |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.0 inches, 99.2 cm2 (~75.9% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Platform | OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) | |
| GPU | Adreno 510 |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM | |
| eMMC 5.1 |
| Main Camera | Single | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF, OIS |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera | Single | 8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
|---|---|---|
| ANT+ |
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | 18W wired |
| Misc | Colors | Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold, Pink |
|---|---|---|
| Models | SM-A900F, SM-A9000 | |
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.18 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 200 EUR |
| Our Tests | Performance | Basemark OS II 2.0: 1529Basemark X: 15290 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.817 (sunlight) | |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 65dB / Noise 72dB / Ring 65dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 103h | |
A: Yes — official firmware from the manufacturer is generally safe when you match your device's exact model number and region. Flashing the wrong region or modified firmware can cause issues.
A: Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000) firmware is flashed using Odin. See the step-by-step guide above for the full procedure.
A: Some devices allow downgrading, others have anti-rollback protection that blocks it. Check the version-specific notes on each ROM page, or your model's community forum, before attempting a downgrade.
A: First, verify the firmware matches your exact model code (e.g. SM-S938B for Samsung, or the CPH-number for OPPO). Reinstall the manufacturer's USB drivers, use a rear USB 2.0 port directly on your PC, and retry. The troubleshooting box above the FAQ covers the most common failure modes.
