Galaxy A25 5G SM-A256E firmware
The latest stable build is A256EXXSEEZH9 (Android 16, security update), first released on Sep 7, 2026 – 60 days ago. Samsung has published 60 stable builds for this model since Nov 24, 2023: 40 security and 20 feature updates, from Android 14 to Android 16. The current bootloader (binary) version is 14. A device on bit 14 only accepts firmware with bit 14 or higher – see downgrading and the bootloader bit.
- Latest build
A256EXXSEEZH9- Released
- Sep 7, 2026
- Android
- Android 16
- Bootloader bit
- 14
- Regions
- 78
- Stable builds
- 60
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ACR | Ghana | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
AFG | Afghanistan | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
AFR | Africa | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
ARO | Argentina | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 23 |
BKD | Bangladesh | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 8, 2026 | 24 |
BRI | Taiwan | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
BVO | Bolivia | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 23 |
CAU | Caucasus | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
CDR | Dominican Republic | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 27 |
CGU | Guatemala (Claro) | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 22 |
CHE | Chile (Entel) | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 23 |
CHL | Chile (Claro) | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 23 |
CHO | Chile | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 23 |
CHT | Chile (Movistar) | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 23 |
CHX | Chile | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 23 |
COB | Colombia (Movistar) | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 22 |
COL | Colombia | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 22 |
COM | Colombia (Claro) | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 30 |
COO | Colombia | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 22 |
CRC | Costa Rica | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 23 |
CTI | Argentina (Claro) | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 23 |
DKR | Senegal | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
DOR | Dominican Republic | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 23 |
EBE | Ecuador | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 22 |
ECO | Ecuador | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 22 |
ECT | Nigeria | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
EGY | Egypt | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
GLB | Philippines (Globe) | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
GLO | Nigeria (Glo) | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 23 |
GTO | Guatemala | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 23 |
ILO | Israel | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 21 |
INS | India | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 8, 2026 | 26 |
IUS | Mexico (AT&T) | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 29 |
KSA | Saudi Arabia | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
LYS | Libya | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
MID | Middle East | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
MM1 | Singapore (M1) | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
MWD | Morocco | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
MXO | Mexico | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 29 |
MYM | Myanmar | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
NPB | Nepal | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 8, 2026 | 24 |
PAK | Pakistan | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
PEO | Peru | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 29 |
PET | Peru (Movistar) | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 29 |
PGU | Guatemala | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 28 |
PKD | Pakistan | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
PNT | Panama | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 29 |
PSN | Argentina (Personal) | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 23 |
SAM | Oceania | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 29 |
SIN | Singapore (Singtel) | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
SKZ | Kazakhstan | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
SLK | Sri Lanka | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 8, 2026 | 24 |
STH | Singapore (StarHub) | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
TCE | Mexico (Telcel) | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 29 |
TGP | Paraguay | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 23 |
THL | Thailand | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
TMM | Myanmar | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 29 |
TPA | Panama | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 20 |
TUN | Tunisia | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
TUR | Turkey | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
UFN | Argentina (Movistar) | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 23 |
UPO | Uruguay | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 23 |
UYO | Uruguay | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 23 |
XFA | South Africa | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
XFE | South Africa | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
XFV | South Africa (Vodacom) | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
XID | Indonesia | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 22 |
XME | Malaysia | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 22 |
XNZ | New Zealand | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
XSA | Australia | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
XSG | United Arab Emirates | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
XSP | Singapore | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
XTC | Philippines | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
XXV | Vietnam | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 7, 2026 | 21 |
ZTA | Brazil (Claro) | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 28 |
ZTM | Brazil (TIM) | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 28 |
ZTO | Brazil | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 28 |
ZVV | Brazil (Vivo) | A256EXXSEEZH9 | Android 16 | Sep 10, 2026 | 28 |
Firmware history (60 builds)
Every stable build (PDA version) Samsung has published for the SM-A256E, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A256EXXSEEZH9 | Sep 7, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 14 | 78 | on server |
A256EXXSDEZG2 | Aug 4, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 13 | 78 | on server |
A256EXXSCEZF1 | Jun 29, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 12 | 1 | on server |
A256EXXUCEZE6 | Jun 3, 2026 | Android 16 | Feature | 12 | 78 | on server |
A256EXXSCDZD8 | Apr 22, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 12 | 78 | on server |
A256EXXSBDZB2 | Mar 8, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 11 | 78 | on server |
A256EXXSADZA2 | Feb 3, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 10 | 78 | on server |
A256EXXS9DYL1 | Dec 22, 2025 | Android 16 | Security | 9 | 39 | on server |
A256EXXS9DYK2 | Nov 17, 2025 | Android 16 | Security | 9 | 78 | on server |
A256EXXS8CYI2 | Oct 22, 2025 | Android 15 | Security | 8 | 6 | on server |
A256EXXU8DYI8 | Oct 7, 2025 | Android 16 | Feature | 8 | 78 | on server |
A256EXXS8CYG3 | Aug 21, 2025 | Android 15 | Security | 8 | 77 | on server |
A256EXXS8CYH1 | Aug 18, 2025 | Android 15 | Security | 8 | 1 | on server |
A256EXXS7CYG1 | Jul 17, 2025 | Android 15 | Security | 7 | 15 | on server |
A256EXXU7CYE1 | May 26, 2025 | Android 15 | Feature | 7 | 78 | on server |
A256EXXS7BYD6 | May 22, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 7 | 1 | on server |
A256EXXS7BYD4 | May 19, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 7 | 14 | on server |
A256EXXS7BYC5 | Apr 16, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 7 | 1 | on server |
A256EXXU7BYB2 | Apr 9, 2025 | Android 14 | Feature | 7 | 1 | on server |
A256EXXU7BYB1 | Apr 7, 2025 | Android 14 | Feature | 7 | 2 | on server |
A256EXXS7BYC6 | Mar 26, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 7 | 14 | on server |
A256EXXS7BYC2 | Mar 25, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 7 | 4 | on server |
A256EXXS7BYC4 | Mar 23, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 7 | 19 | on server |
A256EXXS7BYC3 | Mar 18, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 7 | 16 | on server |
A256EXXS7BYA2 | Feb 4, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 7 | 16 | on server |
A256EXXS7BYA6 | Feb 3, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 7 | 37 | on server |
A256EXXS7BYA4 | Feb 2, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 7 | 19 | on server |
A256EXXS7BXL4 | Jan 22, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 7 | 15 | on server |
A256EXXS7BYA1 | Jan 21, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 7 | 4 | on server |
A256EXXU7BXK6 | Dec 8, 2024 | Android 14 | Feature | 7 | 16 | on server |
A256EXXU7BXKA | Dec 5, 2024 | Android 14 | Feature | 7 | 37 | on server |
A256EXXU7BXL1 | Dec 5, 2024 | Android 14 | Feature | 7 | 4 | on server |
A256EXXU7BXK8 | Nov 27, 2024 | Android 14 | Feature | 7 | 19 | on server |
A256EXXS7BXK1 | Nov 26, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 7 | 4 | on server |
A256EXXS6BXJ3 | Oct 28, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 6 | 39 | on server |
A256EXXS6BXJ1 | Oct 27, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 6 | 39 | on server |
A256EXXS5BXH9 | Sep 26, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 5 | 39 | on server |
A256EXXS5BXI1 | Sep 25, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 5 | 39 | on server |
A256EXXU5BXH8 | Sep 9, 2024 | Android 14 | Feature | 5 | 39 | on server |
A256EXXS5BXH4 | Aug 19, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 5 | 28 | on server |
A256EXXS5BXH3 | Aug 15, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 5 | 4 | on server |
A256EXXU5BXG5 | Aug 13, 2024 | Android 14 | Feature | 5 | 39 | on server |
A256EXXS5BXG4 | Jul 22, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 5 | 35 | on server |
A256EXXS5BXG3 | Jul 22, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 5 | 4 | on server |
A256EXXU4BXE9 | Jun 24, 2024 | Android 14 | Feature | 4 | 35 | on server |
A256EXXU4BXE8 | Jun 24, 2024 | Android 14 | Feature | 4 | 4 | on server |
A256EXXU4BXE3 | Jun 23, 2024 | Android 14 | Feature | 4 | 39 | on server |
A256EXXS4AXE6 | Jun 13, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 4 | 9 | on server |
A256EXXS2AXD1 | May 16, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 2 | 39 | on server |
A256EXXS2AXCC | Apr 17, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 2 | 39 | on server |
A256EXXU1AXB8 | Mar 27, 2024 | Android 14 | Feature | 1 | 78 | on server |
A256EXXS1AXA9 | Mar 15, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 1 | 8 | on server |
A256EXXU1AXB4 | Feb 21, 2024 | Android 14 | Feature | 1 | 3 | on server |
A256EXXS1AXA5 | Feb 5, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 1 | 1 | on server |
A256EXXS1AXA6 | Jan 30, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 1 | 38 | on server |
A256EXXS1AXA4 | Jan 30, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 1 | 38 | on server |
A256EXXU1AWL2 | Dec 15, 2023 | Android 14 | Feature | 1 | 1 | on server |
A256EXXU1AWL1 | Dec 12, 2023 | Android 14 | Feature | 1 | 38 | on server |
A256EXXU1AWL3 | Dec 7, 2023 | Android 14 | Feature | 1 | 38 | on server |
A256EXXU1AWK9 | Nov 24, 2023 | Android 14 | Feature | 1 | 3 | on server |
Beta and test builds
Samsung's servers also list 2 beta build(s) for this model. They are not offered to regular users and are often removed after the next stable release.
| Build | Listed | File |
|---|---|---|
A256EXXUEZZIJ | Oct 1, 2026 | pulled |
A256EXXUEZZIA | Sep 22, 2026 | pulled |
How to download SM-A256E 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-A256E -r INSReplace INS 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-A256E / INS release notes on doc.samsungmobile.com. Each region page here links to the notes for that code.