A536VSQSMGZD1 – Galaxy A53 5G UW firmware
Build A536VSQSMGZD1 is a security update for the Galaxy A53 5G UW (SM-A536V)
on Android 16 (One UI 8). It first appeared on Samsung's servers on Apr 27, 2026 (method) and has reached
1 region so far. It raises the bootloader bit from 21 to 22: once installed, the device no longer accepts firmware with bit 21 or lower, so a downgrade to A536VSQSLGZC1 is blocked. Samsung still serves this file.
- Model
- SM-A536V
- Android
- Android 16
- Type
- Security
- Bootloader bit
- 22
- First released
- Apr 27, 2026
- Regions
- 1
Rollout timeline by region
The date each region code (CSC) first received A536VSQSMGZD1, counted from the first release.
| CSC | Region | Released | Rollout | Version (PDA/CSC/MODEM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VZW | USA (Verizon) | Apr 27, 2026 | day 0 | A536VSQSMGZD1/A536VOYNMGZD1/A536VSQSMGZD1 |
Download and release notes
samloader download -m SM-A536V -r VZW -v A536VSQSMGZD1/A536VOYNMGZD1/A536VSQSMGZD1Samsung's release notes and security patch level for this update: SM-A536V / VZW on doc.samsungmobile.com. What each part of the build number means: decode A536VSQSMGZD1.