X115NKOS9DZB6 – Galaxy Tab A9 firmware

Build X115NKOS9DZB6 is a security update for the Galaxy Tab A9 (SM-X115N) on Android 16 (One UI 8). It first appeared on Samsung's servers on Mar 5, 2026 (method) and has reached 1 region so far. It raises the bootloader bit from 8 to 9: once installed, the device no longer accepts firmware with bit 8 or lower, so a downgrade to X115NKOS8DZA6 is blocked. Samsung still serves this file.

Model
SM-X115N
Android
Android 16
Type
Security
Bootloader bit
9
First released
Mar 5, 2026
Regions
1

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received X115NKOS9DZB6, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
KOOSouth KoreaMar 5, 2026day 0X115NKOS9DZB6/X115NKOO9DZB6/X115NKOS9DZB2

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-X115N -r KOO -v X115NKOS9DZB6/X115NKOO9DZB6/X115NKOS9DZB2

Samsung's release notes and security patch level for this update: SM-X115N / KOO on doc.samsungmobile.com. What each part of the build number means: decode X115NKOS9DZB6.