Galaxy A53 5G SM-A536N firmware
The latest stable build is A536NKSUIGZI2 (Android 16, feature update), first released on Sep 27, 2026 – 40 days ago. Samsung has published 46 stable builds for this model since Mar 23, 2022: 24 security and 22 feature updates, from Android 12 to Android 16. The current bootloader (binary) version is 18. A device on bit 18 only accepts firmware with bit 18 or higher – see downgrading and the bootloader bit.
- Latest build
A536NKSUIGZI2- Released
- Sep 27, 2026
- Android
- Android 16
- Bootloader bit
- 18
- Regions
- 4
- Stable builds
- 46
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 | A536NKSUIGZI2 | Android 16 | Sep 27, 2026 | 45 |
KTC | South Korea (KT) | A536NKSUIGZI2 | Android 16 | Sep 27, 2026 | 46 |
LUC | South Korea (LG U+) | A536NKSUIGZI2 | Android 16 | Sep 27, 2026 | 45 |
SKC | South Korea (SKT) | A536NKSUIGZI2 | Android 16 | Sep 27, 2026 | 45 |
Firmware history (46 builds)
Every stable build (PDA version) Samsung has published for the SM-A536N, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A536NKSUIGZI2 | Sep 27, 2026 | Android 16 | Feature | 18 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSSIGZH4 | Aug 30, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 18 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSSHGZE2 | May 18, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 17 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSSGGZD1 | Apr 14, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 16 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSSFGZC2 | Mar 25, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 15 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSSFGZB2 | Feb 25, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 15 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSSEGZA1 | Jan 22, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 14 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSSDGYL1 | Dec 18, 2025 | Android 16 | Security | 13 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSSDGYK2 | Nov 26, 2025 | Android 16 | Security | 13 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSSCGYI3 | Oct 14, 2025 | Android 16 | Security | 12 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSUCGYI2 | Oct 12, 2025 | Android 16 | Feature | 12 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSSCFYH1 | Aug 21, 2025 | Android 15 | Security | 12 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSSBFYG1 | Jul 24, 2025 | Android 15 | Security | 11 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSSAFYF1 | Jun 22, 2025 | Android 15 | Security | 10 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSU9FYE1 | May 25, 2025 | Android 15 | Feature | 9 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSS9EYD1 | Apr 17, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 9 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSS8EYC1 | Mar 19, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 8 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSS8EYB1 | Feb 20, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 8 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSS8EYA1 | Jan 23, 2025 | Android 14 | Security | 8 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSS8EXL1 | Dec 19, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 8 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSU8EXK1 | Dec 5, 2024 | Android 14 | Feature | 8 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSS7EXJ1 | Oct 20, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 7 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSS6EXI1 | Sep 26, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 6 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSS6EXH1 | Aug 22, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 6 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSS6EXG1 | Jul 30, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 6 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSS5EXF1 | Jun 26, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 5 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSU5EXE3 | May 27, 2024 | Android 14 | Feature | 5 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSS4DXC1 | Mar 14, 2024 | Android 14 | Security | 4 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSU4DWL1 | Dec 18, 2023 | Android 14 | Feature | 4 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSS4CWK2 | Nov 20, 2023 | Android 13 | Security | 4 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSU4CWH1 | Aug 29, 2023 | Android 13 | Feature | 4 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSU4CWG1 | Jul 12, 2023 | Android 13 | Feature | 4 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSU4CWE1 | Jun 21, 2023 | Android 13 | Feature | 4 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSU4CWD1 | Apr 19, 2023 | Android 13 | Feature | 4 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSU4CWB3 | Feb 19, 2023 | Android 13 | Feature | 4 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSU3BVL3 | Jan 3, 2023 | Android 13 | Feature | 3 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSU3BVK1 | Nov 13, 2022 | Android 13 | Feature | 3 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSU3AVI2 | Sep 18, 2022 | Android 12 | Feature | 3 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSU3AVG7 | Aug 15, 2022 | Android 12 | Feature | 3 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSU2AVG1 | Jul 20, 2022 | Android 12 | Feature | 2 | 1 | on server |
A536NKSU2AVFA | Jul 7, 2022 | Android 12 | Feature | 2 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSU2AVE4 | May 24, 2022 | Android 12 | Feature | 2 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSU2AVD6 | Apr 27, 2022 | Android 12 | Feature | 2 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSU1AVCC | Apr 7, 2022 | Android 12 | Feature | 1 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSU1AVBB | Mar 30, 2022 | Android 12 | Feature | 1 | 4 | on server |
A536NKSU1AVCA | Mar 23, 2022 | Android 12 | Feature | 1 | 4 | on server |
How to download SM-A536N 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-A536N -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-A536N / KOO release notes on doc.samsungmobile.com. Each region page here links to the notes for that code.