A236EXXSEEZB1 – Galaxy A23 5G firmware

Build A236EXXSEEZB1 is a security update for the Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E) on Android 14 (One UI 6). It first appeared on Samsung's servers on Mar 4, 2026 (method) and has reached 18 regions so far. It raises the bootloader bit from 13 to 14: once installed, the device no longer accepts firmware with bit 13 or lower, so a downgrade to A236EXXSDEZA1 is blocked. Samsung still serves this file.

Model
SM-A236E
Android
Android 14
Type
Security
Bootloader bit
14
First released
Mar 4, 2026
Regions
18

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received A236EXXSEEZB1, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
XSAAustraliaMar 4, 2026day 0A236EXXSEEZB1/A236EOLMEEZB1/A236EXXSEEZB1
XTCPhilippinesMar 4, 2026day 0A236EXXSEEZB1/A236EOLMEEZB1/A236EXXSEEZB1
XXVVietnamMar 4, 2026day 0A236EXXSEEZB1/A236EOLMEEZB1/A236EXXSEEZB1
XNZNew ZealandMar 4, 2026day 0A236EXXSEEZB1/A236EOLMEEZB1/A236EXXSEEZB1
XIDIndonesiaMar 4, 2026day 0A236EXXSEEZB1/A236EOLEEEZB1/A236EXXSEEZB1
BRITaiwanMar 4, 2026day 0A236EXXSEEZB1/A236EOLMEEZB1/A236EXXSEEZB1
GLBPhilippines (Globe)Mar 4, 2026day 0A236EXXSEEZB1/A236EOLMEEZB1/A236EXXSEEZB1
THLThailandMar 4, 2026day 0A236EXXSEEZB1/A236EOLMEEZB1/A236EXXSEEZB1
XMEMalaysiaMar 4, 2026day 0A236EXXSEEZB1/A236EOLMEEZB1/A236EXXSEEZB1
XSPSingaporeMar 9, 2026+5 daysA236EXXSEEZB1/A236EOLMEEZB1/A236EXXSEEZB1
SINSingapore (Singtel)Mar 9, 2026+5 daysA236EXXSEEZB1/A236EOLMEEZB1/A236EXXSEEZB1
STHSingapore (StarHub)Mar 9, 2026+5 daysA236EXXSEEZB1/A236EOLMEEZB1/A236EXXSEEZB1
MM1Singapore (M1)Mar 9, 2026+5 daysA236EXXSEEZB1/A236EOLMEEZB1/A236EXXSEEZB1
XSGUnited Arab EmiratesMar 9, 2026+5 daysA236EXXSEEZB1/A236EOJMEEZB1/A236EXXSEEZB2
KSASaudi ArabiaMar 9, 2026+5 daysA236EXXSEEZB1/A236EOJMEEZB1/A236EXXSEEZB2
INSIndiaMar 9, 2026+5 daysA236EXXSEEZB1/A236EODMEEZB1/A236EXXSEEZB3
BKDBangladeshMar 9, 2026+5 daysA236EXXSEEZB1/A236EODMEEZB1/A236EXXSEEZB3
NPBNepalMar 9, 2026+5 daysA236EXXSEEZB1/A236EODMEEZB1/A236EXXSEEZB3

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-A236E -r INS -v A236EXXSEEZB1/A236EODMEEZB1/A236EXXSEEZB3

Samsung's release notes and security patch level for this update: SM-A236E / INS on doc.samsungmobile.com. What each part of the build number means: decode A236EXXSEEZB1.