A536EXXSMGZE2 – Galaxy A53 5G firmware

Build A536EXXSMGZE2 is a security update for the Galaxy A53 5G (SM-A536E) on Android 16 (One UI 8). It first appeared on Samsung's servers on May 25, 2026 (method) and has reached 16 regions so far. It keeps bootloader bit 22, so downgrading to the previous build A536EXXSMGZE1 is still possible. Samsung still serves this file.

Model
SM-A536E
Android
Android 16
Type
Security
Bootloader bit
22
First released
May 25, 2026
Regions
16

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received A536EXXSMGZE2, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
XXVVietnamMay 25, 2026day 0A536EXXSMGZE2/A536EOLMMGZE2/A536EXXSMGZE2
OPSAustralia (Optus)May 26, 2026+1 dayA536EXXSMGZE2/A536EOLMMGZE2/A536EXXSMGZE2
TELAustralia (Telstra)May 26, 2026+1 dayA536EXXSMGZE2/A536EOLMMGZE2/A536EXXSMGZE2
VAUAustralia (Vodafone)May 26, 2026+1 dayA536EXXSMGZE2/A536EOLMMGZE2/A536EXXSMGZE2
XSAAustraliaMay 26, 2026+1 dayA536EXXSMGZE2/A536EOLMMGZE2/A536EXXSMGZE2
XTCPhilippinesMay 26, 2026+1 dayA536EXXSMGZE2/A536EOLMMGZE2/A536EXXSMGZE2
GLBPhilippines (Globe)May 26, 2026+1 dayA536EXXSMGZE2/A536EOLMMGZE2/A536EXXSMGZE2
MM1Singapore (M1)May 26, 2026+1 dayA536EXXSMGZE2/A536EOLMMGZE2/A536EXXSMGZE2
MYMMyanmarMay 26, 2026+1 dayA536EXXSMGZE2/A536EOLMMGZE2/A536EXXSMGZE2
SINSingapore (Singtel)May 26, 2026+1 dayA536EXXSMGZE2/A536EOLMMGZE2/A536EXXSMGZE2
STHSingapore (StarHub)May 26, 2026+1 dayA536EXXSMGZE2/A536EOLMMGZE2/A536EXXSMGZE2
THLThailandMay 26, 2026+1 dayA536EXXSMGZE2/A536EOLMMGZE2/A536EXXSMGZE2
XMEMalaysiaMay 26, 2026+1 dayA536EXXSMGZE2/A536EOLMMGZE2/A536EXXSMGZE2
XNZNew ZealandMay 26, 2026+1 dayA536EXXSMGZE2/A536EOLMMGZE2/A536EXXSMGZE2
XSPSingaporeMay 26, 2026+1 dayA536EXXSMGZE2/A536EOLMMGZE2/A536EXXSMGZE2
XIDIndonesiaMay 27, 2026+2 daysA536EXXSMGZE2/A536EOLEMGZE2/A536EXXSMGZE2

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-A536E -r XSA -v A536EXXSMGZE2/A536EOLMMGZE2/A536EXXSMGZE2

Samsung's release notes and security patch level for this update: SM-A536E / XSA on doc.samsungmobile.com. What each part of the build number means: decode A536EXXSMGZE2.