A356USQSBDZG5 – Galaxy A35 5G firmware

Build A356USQSBDZG5 is a security update for the Galaxy A35 5G (SM-A356U) on Android 16 (One UI 8). It first appeared on Samsung's servers on Jul 22, 2026 (method) and has reached 2 regions so far. It keeps bootloader bit 11, so downgrading to the previous build A356USQSBDZG4 is still possible. Samsung still serves this file.

Model
SM-A356U
Android
Android 16
Type
Security
Bootloader bit
11
First released
Jul 22, 2026
Regions
2

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received A356USQSBDZG5, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
TMBUSA (T-Mobile)Jul 22, 2026day 0A356USQSBDZG5/A356UOYNBDZG5/A356USQSBDZG5
TMKUSA (MetroPCS)Jul 22, 2026day 0A356USQSBDZG5/A356UOYNBDZG5/A356USQSBDZG5

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-A356U -r TMB -v A356USQSBDZG5/A356UOYNBDZG5/A356USQSBDZG5

Samsung's release notes and security patch level for this update: SM-A356U / TMB on doc.samsungmobile.com. What each part of the build number means: decode A356USQSBDZG5.