X216CZCSCEZE8 – Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G firmware

Build X216CZCSCEZE8 is a security update for the Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G (SM-X216C) on Android 16 (One UI 8). It first appeared on Samsung's servers on Jun 15, 2026 (method) and has reached 1 region so far. It raises the bootloader bit from 11 to 12: once installed, the device no longer accepts firmware with bit 11 or lower, so a downgrade to X216CZCSBEZBE is blocked. Samsung still serves this file.

Model
SM-X216C
Android
Android 16
Type
Security
Bootloader bit
12
First released
Jun 15, 2026
Regions
1

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received X216CZCSCEZE8, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
CHCChinaJun 15, 2026day 0X216CZCSCEZE8/X216CCHCCEZE8/X216CZCSCEZE1

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-X216C -r CHC -v X216CZCSCEZE8/X216CCHCCEZE8/X216CZCSCEZE1

Samsung's release notes and security patch level for this update: SM-X216C / CHC on doc.samsungmobile.com. What each part of the build number means: decode X216CZCSCEZE8.