Galaxy A23 5G SM-A236U1 firmware
The latest stable build is A236U1UESHEZI6 (Android 14, security update), first released on Sep 28, 2026 – 39 days ago. Samsung has published 28 stable builds for this model since Aug 18, 2022: 19 security and 9 feature updates, from Android 12 to Android 14. The current bootloader (binary) version is 17. A device on bit 17 only accepts firmware with bit 17 or higher – see downgrading and the bootloader bit.
- Latest build
A236U1UESHEZI6- Released
- Sep 28, 2026
- Android
- Android 14
- Bootloader bit
- 17
- Regions
- 13
- Stable builds
- 28
Latest firmware by region (CSC)
Samsung builds firmware per region code (CSC). Pick the code that matches your device – it is shown under Settings › About phone › Software information › Service provider software version. Follow a code for its complete history.
| CSC | Region | Latest build | Android | Released | Builds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ACG | USA (C Spire) | A236U1UESHEZI6 | Android 14 | Sep 28, 2026 | 28 |
AIO | USA (Cricket) | A236U1UESHEZI6 | Android 14 | Sep 28, 2026 | 28 |
ATT | USA (AT&T) | A236U1UESHEZI6 | Android 14 | Sep 28, 2026 | 28 |
CCT | USA (Comcast) | A236U1UESHEZI6 | Android 14 | Sep 28, 2026 | 28 |
DSA | USA | A236U1UESHEZI6 | Android 14 | Sep 28, 2026 | 28 |
DSH | USA | A236U1UESHEZI6 | Android 14 | Sep 28, 2026 | 28 |
LRA | USA (Bluegrass) | A236U1UESHEZI6 | Android 14 | Sep 28, 2026 | 28 |
TMB | USA (T-Mobile) | A236U1UESHEZI6 | Android 14 | Sep 28, 2026 | 28 |
TMK | USA (MetroPCS) | A236U1UESHEZI6 | Android 14 | Sep 28, 2026 | 28 |
USC | USA (US Cellular) | A236U1UESHEZI6 | Android 14 | Sep 28, 2026 | 28 |
VZW | USA (Verizon) | A236U1UESHEZI6 | Android 14 | Sep 28, 2026 | 28 |
XAA | USA (unlocked) | A236U1UESHEZI6 | Android 14 | Sep 28, 2026 | 28 |
XAR | USA (Cellular South) | A236U1UESHEZI6 | Android 14 | Sep 28, 2026 | 28 |
Firmware history (28 builds)
Every stable build (PDA version) Samsung has published for the SM-A236U1, newest first. “” is the earliest date the build appeared on Samsung's servers in any region. “” means Samsung no longer serves the file for that build.
| Build (PDA) | Released | Android | Type | Bit | Regions | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A236U1UESHEZI6 | Sep 28, 2026 | Android 14 | Security | 17 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UESGEZH3 | Sep 8, 2026 | Android 14 | Security | 16 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UESFEZE5 | Jun 2, 2026 | Android 14 | Security | 15 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UESEEZC4 | Mar 29, 2026 | Android 14 | Security | 14 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UESDEZA1 | Jan 27, 2026 | Android 14 | Security | 13 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UESCEYJ2 | Oct 30, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 12 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UESBEYG2 | Jul 23, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 11 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UESAEYD1 | Apr 28, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 10 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UES9EYA1 | Jan 29, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 9 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UES9EXK1 | Nov 17, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 9 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UES8EXJ1 | Oct 24, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 8 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UEU7EXG6 | Aug 22, 2024 | Android 14 | Feature | 7 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UEU6EXE6 | Jun 16, 2024 | Android 14 | Feature | 6 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UES6DXE5 | May 26, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 6 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UEU5DXD3 | May 8, 2024 | Android 14 | Feature | 5 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UEU4DXA3 | Feb 4, 2024 | Android 14 | Feature | 4 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UES4CXA1 | Jan 17, 2024 | Android 13 | Security | 4 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UES4CWJ3 | Nov 8, 2023 | Android 13 | Security | 4 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UEU4CWHD | Sep 28, 2023 | Android 13 | Feature | 4 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UES4CWH2 | Aug 22, 2023 | Android 13 | Security | 4 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UEU3CWG5 | Aug 6, 2023 | Android 13 | Feature | 3 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UES3CWG1 | Jul 20, 2023 | Android 13 | Security | 3 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UES2CWD1 | May 3, 2023 | Android 13 | Security | 2 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UEU1CWC1 | Mar 30, 2023 | Android 13 | Feature | 1 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UES1BWB1 | Feb 28, 2023 | Android 13 | Security | 1 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UEU1BVL1 | Dec 28, 2022 | Android 13 | Feature | 1 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UES1AVI1 | Oct 26, 2022 | Android 12 | Security | 1 | 13 | on server |
A236U1UEU1AVG8 | Aug 18, 2022 | Android 12 | Feature | 1 | 13 | on server |
How to download SM-A236U1 firmware
We do not host firmware. Download it directly from Samsung's servers with a free open-source tool, for example samloader:
samloader download -m SM-A236U1 -r XAAReplace XAA with your region code. Step-by-step instructions, including a graphical alternative:
How to download Samsung firmware.
Changelog and security patch level
Samsung publishes the release notes for each update, including the security patch level, on its own site. They are listed per region – for example SM-A236U1 / XAA release notes on doc.samsungmobile.com. Each region page here links to the notes for that code.