A536NKSSGGZD1 – Galaxy A53 5G firmware

Build A536NKSSGGZD1 is a security update for the Galaxy A53 5G (SM-A536N) on Android 16 (One UI 8). It first appeared on Samsung's servers on Apr 14, 2026 (method) and has reached 4 regions so far. It raises the bootloader bit from 15 to 16: once installed, the device no longer accepts firmware with bit 15 or lower, so a downgrade to A536NKSSFGZC2 is blocked. Samsung still serves this file.

Model
SM-A536N
Android
Android 16
Type
Security
Bootloader bit
16
First released
Apr 14, 2026
Regions
4

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received A536NKSSGGZD1, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
KOOSouth KoreaApr 14, 2026day 0A536NKSSGGZD1/A536NOKRGGZD1/A536NKOSGGZD1
KTCSouth Korea (KT)Apr 14, 2026day 0A536NKSSGGZD1/A536NOKRGGZD1/A536NKOSGGZD1
LUCSouth Korea (LG U+)Apr 14, 2026day 0A536NKSSGGZD1/A536NOKRGGZD1/A536NKOSGGZD1
SKCSouth Korea (SKT)Apr 14, 2026day 0A536NKSSGGZD1/A536NOKRGGZD1/A536NKOSGGZD1

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-A536N -r KOO -v A536NKSSGGZD1/A536NOKRGGZD1/A536NKOSGGZD1

Samsung's release notes and security patch level for this update: SM-A536N / KOO on doc.samsungmobile.com. What each part of the build number means: decode A536NKSSGGZD1.