A536VSQSPGZH2 – Galaxy A53 5G UW firmware

Build A536VSQSPGZH2 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 Sep 13, 2026 (method) and has reached 1 region so far. It raises the bootloader bit from 24 to 25: once installed, the device no longer accepts firmware with bit 24 or lower, so a downgrade to A536VSQSOGZG3 is blocked. Samsung still serves this file.

Model
SM-A536V
Android
Android 16
Type
Security
Bootloader bit
25
First released
Sep 13, 2026
Regions
1

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received A536VSQSPGZH2, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
VZWUSA (Verizon)Sep 13, 2026day 0A536VSQSPGZH2/A536VOYNPGZH2/A536VSQSPGZH2

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-A536V -r VZW -v A536VSQSPGZH2/A536VOYNPGZH2/A536VSQSPGZH2

Samsung'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 A536VSQSPGZH2.