A165NKSS7DZF1 – Galaxy A16 firmware

Build A165NKSS7DZF1 is a security update for the Galaxy A16 (SM-A165N) on Android 16 (One UI 8). It first appeared on Samsung's servers on Jun 17, 2026 (method) and has reached 4 regions so far. It keeps bootloader bit 7, so downgrading to the previous build A165NKSU7DZE7 is still possible. Samsung still serves this file.

Model
SM-A165N
Android
Android 16
Type
Security
Bootloader bit
7
First released
Jun 17, 2026
Regions
4

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received A165NKSS7DZF1, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
KOOSouth KoreaJun 17, 2026day 0A165NKSS7DZF1/A165NOKR7DZF1/A165NKSU7DZE7
KTCSouth Korea (KT)Jun 17, 2026day 0A165NKSS7DZF1/A165NOKR7DZF1/A165NKSU7DZE7
LUCSouth Korea (LG U+)Jun 17, 2026day 0A165NKSS7DZF1/A165NOKR7DZF1/A165NKSU7DZE7
SKCSouth Korea (SKT)Jun 17, 2026day 0A165NKSS7DZF1/A165NOKR7DZF1/A165NKSU7DZE7

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-A165N -r KOO -v A165NKSS7DZF1/A165NOKR7DZF1/A165NKSU7DZE7

Samsung's release notes and security patch level for this update: SM-A165N / KOO on doc.samsungmobile.com. What each part of the build number means: decode A165NKSS7DZF1.