Galaxy A51 5G SM-A516N firmware
The latest stable build is A516NKSS8FXE1 (Android 13, security update), first released on Jun 9, 2024 – 880 days ago. Samsung has published 22 stable builds for this model since May 5, 2020: 2 security and 20 feature updates, from Android 10 to Android 13. The current bootloader (binary) version is 8. A device on bit 8 only accepts firmware with bit 8 or higher – see downgrading and the bootloader bit.
- Latest build
A516NKSS8FXE1- Released
- Jun 9, 2024
- Android
- Android 13
- Bootloader bit
- 8
- Regions
- 4
- Stable builds
- 22
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KOO | South Korea | A516NKSS8FXE1 | Android 13 | Jun 9, 2024 | 26 |
KTC | South Korea (KT) | A516NKSS8FXE1 | Android 13 | Jun 9, 2024 | 26 |
LUC | South Korea (LG U+) | A516NKSS8FXE1 | Android 13 | Jun 9, 2024 | 25 |
SKC | South Korea (SKT) | A516NKSS8FXE1 | Android 13 | Jun 9, 2024 | 26 |
Firmware history (22 builds)
Every stable build (PDA version) Samsung has published for the SM-A516N, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A516NKSS8FXE1 | Jun 9, 2024 | Android 13 | Security | 8 | 4 | on server |
A516NKSU7FXB3 | Mar 11, 2024 | Android 13 | Feature | 7 | 4 | on server |
A516NKSU6FWH2 | Sep 3, 2023 | Android 13 | Feature | 6 | 4 | on server |
A516NKSU6FWF2 | Jun 21, 2023 | Android 13 | Feature | 6 | 4 | on server |
A516NKSU5FWB5 | Mar 6, 2023 | Android 13 | Feature | 5 | 4 | on server |
A516NKSU4EVL4 | Dec 21, 2022 | Android 13 | Feature | 4 | 4 | on server |
A516NKSS4DVI2 | Sep 25, 2022 | Android 12 | Security | 4 | 4 | on server |
A516NKSU4DVH1 | Sep 1, 2022 | Android 12 | Feature | 4 | 4 | on server |
A516NKSU4DVG4 | Aug 3, 2022 | Android 12 | Feature | 4 | 4 | on server |
A516NKSU4DVD6 | Apr 13, 2022 | Android 12 | Feature | 4 | 4 | on server |
A516NKSU4DVC2 | Mar 28, 2022 | Android 12 | Feature | 4 | 4 | on server |
A516NKSU4CUL9 | Jan 11, 2022 | Android 11 | Feature | 4 | 4 | on server |
A516NKSU4CUH2 | Sep 22, 2021 | Android 11 | Feature | 4 | 4 | on server |
A516NKSU3CUG4 | Jul 29, 2021 | Android 11 | Feature | 3 | 4 | on server |
A516NKSU3CUE3 | May 30, 2021 | Android 11 | Feature | 3 | 4 | on server |
A516NKSU3CUC8 | Apr 6, 2021 | Android 11 | Feature | 3 | 4 | on server |
A516NKSU3CUC4 | Mar 18, 2021 | Android 11 | Feature | 3 | 4 | on server |
A516NKSU3BTJ1 | Oct 27, 2020 | Android 10 | Feature | 3 | 4 | on server |
A516NKSU2ATG4 | Aug 3, 2020 | Android 10 | Feature | 2 | 4 | on server |
A516NKSU1ATF4 | Jul 8, 2020 | Android 10 | Feature | 1 | 4 | pulled |
A516NKSU1ATE6 | Jun 1, 2020 | Android 10 | Feature | 1 | 4 | pulled |
A516NKSU1ATD7 | May 5, 2020 | Android 10 | Feature | 1 | 4 | pulled |
How to download SM-A516N 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-A516N -r KOOReplace KOO 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-A516N / KOO release notes on doc.samsungmobile.com. Each region page here links to the notes for that code.