Galaxy A23 5G UW SM-A236V firmware
The latest stable build is A236VSQSFEZI6 (Android 15, security update), first released on Sep 30, 2026 – 37 days ago. Samsung has published 27 stable builds for this model since Feb 13, 2023: 18 security and 9 feature updates, from Android 13 to Android 15. The current bootloader (binary) version is 15. A device on bit 15 only accepts firmware with bit 15 or higher – see downgrading and the bootloader bit.
- Latest build
A236VSQSFEZI6- Released
- Sep 30, 2026
- Android
- Android 15
- Bootloader bit
- 15
- Regions
- 1
- Stable builds
- 27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VZW | USA (Verizon) | A236VSQSFEZI6 | Android 15 | Sep 30, 2026 | 27 |
Firmware history (27 builds)
Every stable build (PDA version) Samsung has published for the SM-A236V, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A236VSQSFEZI6 | Sep 30, 2026 | Android 15 | Security | 15 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQSEEZH2 | Sep 3, 2026 | Android 15 | Security | 14 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQSDEZE2 | Jun 1, 2026 | Android 15 | Security | 13 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQSCEZB2 | Mar 9, 2026 | Android 15 | Security | 12 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQSBEYL2 | Jan 27, 2026 | Android 15 | Security | 11 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQSAEYJ1 | Oct 30, 2025 | Android 15 | Security | 10 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQS9EYG1 | Jul 27, 2025 | Android 15 | Security | 9 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQU8EYF3 | Jul 6, 2025 | Android 15 | Feature | 8 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQS8DYD1 | Apr 27, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 8 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQS7DYA2 | Jan 29, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 7 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQS7DXK2 | Dec 10, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 7 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQS7DXJ5 | Nov 17, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 7 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQS6DXJ3 | Oct 24, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 6 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQU5DXG6 | Aug 26, 2024 | Android 14 | Feature | 5 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQU4DXE6 | Jun 18, 2024 | Android 14 | Feature | 4 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQS4CXE3 | May 23, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 4 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQU3CXD3 | Apr 28, 2024 | Android 14 | Feature | 3 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQS3CXD2 | Apr 15, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 3 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQS3CXB2 | Feb 28, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 3 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQU2CWL1 | Jan 15, 2024 | Android 14 | Feature | 2 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQS2BWK1 | Nov 30, 2023 | Android 13 | Security | 2 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQU2BWGJ | Sep 19, 2023 | Android 13 | Feature | 2 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQU2BWF3 | Jul 25, 2023 | Android 13 | Feature | 2 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQU2BWE3 | Jul 3, 2023 | Android 13 | Feature | 2 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQS2BWE1 | May 17, 2023 | Android 13 | Security | 2 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQU1BWC3 | Apr 10, 2023 | Android 13 | Feature | 1 | 1 | on server |
A236VSQS1AWA5 | Feb 13, 2023 | Android 13 | Security | 1 | 1 | on server |
How to download SM-A236V 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-A236V -r VZWReplace VZW 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-A236V / VZW release notes on doc.samsungmobile.com. Each region page here links to the notes for that code.