A236VSQSCEZB2 – Galaxy A23 5G UW firmware

Build A236VSQSCEZB2 is a security update for the Galaxy A23 5G UW (SM-A236V) on Android 15 (One UI 7). It first appeared on Samsung's servers on Mar 9, 2026 (method) and has reached 1 region so far. It raises the bootloader bit from 11 to 12: once installed, the device no longer accepts firmware with bit 11 or lower, so a downgrade to A236VSQSBEYL2 is blocked. Samsung still serves this file.

Model
SM-A236V
Android
Android 15
Type
Security
Bootloader bit
12
First released
Mar 9, 2026
Regions
1

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received A236VSQSCEZB2, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
VZWUSA (Verizon)Mar 9, 2026day 0A236VSQSCEZB2/A236VOYNCEZB2/A236VSQSCEZB2

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-A236V -r VZW -v A236VSQSCEZB2/A236VOYNCEZB2/A236VSQSCEZB2

Samsung's release notes and security patch level for this update: SM-A236V / VZW on doc.samsungmobile.com. What each part of the build number means: decode A236VSQSCEZB2.