Samsung GALAXY S5 Active is a samsung device (codename: sm-g870w). FirmwareMirror hosts 2 verified firmware builds, covering: BWA, BMC. Available as official firmware. Last updated: 2026. All files MD5-verified. Free, no registration.
Find and download official Stock ROM for Samsung GALAXY S5 Active (sm-g870w). All firmware files include MD5 hash verification and are available for direct download.
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S5 Active G870A
| Network | Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - AT&T, Bell | |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17 - AT&T | |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 29 - Bell | ||
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Launch | Announced | 2014, May. Released 2014, May |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body | Dimensions | 145.3 x 73.4 x 8.9 mm (5.72 x 2.89 x 0.35 in) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 170.1 g (6.00 oz) | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | |
| IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810F compliant |
| Display | Type | Super AMOLED |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 5.1 inches, 71.7 cm2 (~67.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~432 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Platform | OS | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) | |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | |
| GPU | Adreno 330 |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 16GB (11.2GB user available), 2GB RAM | |
| eMMC 5.0 |
| Main Camera | Single | 16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera | Single | 2 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (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 | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI port |
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 480 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 29 h |
| Misc | Colors | Camo Green, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red |
|---|---|---|
| Models | SM-G870A, SC-02G, SM-G870D, SM-G870F, SM-G870W | |
| SAR | 0.92 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.67 W/kg (head) 0.45 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 400 EUR |
| Our Tests | Performance | Basemark OS II 2.0: 1073Basemark X: 12111 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 73dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 76dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -96.1dB / Crosstalk -96.5dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 70h | |
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 S5 Active 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.
