Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G SM-X216R updates & firmware
This page tracks every software update Samsung's update servers list for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G (SM-X216R). The latest stable build is X216RXXS8CZJ1 (Android 16, security update), first released on Oct 19, 2026. Samsung has published 12 stable builds for this model since May 4, 2025: 7 security and 5 feature updates, from Android 15 to Android 16. The current bootloader (binary) version is 8. A device on bit 8 only accepts firmware with bit 8 or higher – see downgrading and the bootloader bit.
Rollout: build X216RXXS8CZJ1 (Android 16 (One UI 8)) is live in all 3 regions, first released on Oct 19, 2026 in EUX (Europe (Multi-CSC)).
- Latest build
X216RXXS8CZJ1- Released
- Oct 19, 2026
- Android
- Android 16
- Bootloader bit
- 8
- Regions
- 3
- Stable builds
- 12
Update policy
Samsung has not published an update commitment for the Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G. According to our data it is on Android 16 (One UI 8), last build released Oct 19, 2026.
Compare all models: Samsung update policy by model.
Latest firmware by region (CSC)
Samsung builds firmware per region code (CSC). Pick the code that matches your device – it is shown under Settings › About phone › Software information › Service provider software version. Follow a code for its complete history.
| CSC | Region | Latest build | Android | Released | Builds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EUX | Europe (Multi-CSC) | X216RXXS8CZJ1 | Android 16 | Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
EUY | Europe (Multi-CSC) | X216RXXS8CZJ1 | Android 16 | Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
TUR | Turkey | X216RXXS8CZJ1 | Android 16 | Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
Firmware history (12 builds)
Every stable build (PDA version) Samsung has published for the SM-X216R, newest first. “Released” is the earliest date the build appeared on Samsung's servers in any region (how dates work). “pulled” means Samsung no longer serves the file for that build, usually because newer builds replaced it (details).
| Build (PDA) | Released | Android | Type | Bit | Regions | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
X216RXXS8CZJ1 | Oct 19, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 8 | 3 | on server |
X216RXXS7CZG4 | Jul 28, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 7 | 3 | on server |
X216RXXS6CZF4 | Jun 28, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 6 | 3 | on server |
X216RXXU6CZE3 | May 27, 2026 | Android 16 | Feature | 6 | 3 | on server |
X216RXXS6BZBE | Mar 9, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 6 | 3 | on server |
X216RXXS5BZA1 | Jan 26, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 5 | 3 | on server |
X216RXXU4BYLC | Jan 15, 2026 | Android 16 | Feature | 4 | 3 | on server |
X216RXXU4BYKG | Nov 27, 2025 | Android 16 | Feature | 4 | 3 | on server |
X216RXXS4AYI1 | Sep 24, 2025 | Android 15 | Security | 4 | 3 | on server |
X216RXXS3AYF2 | Jun 30, 2025 | Android 15 | Security | 3 | 3 | on server |
X216RXXU2AYE6 | Jun 3, 2025 | Android 15 | Feature | 2 | 3 | on server |
X216RXXU1AYD6 | May 4, 2025 | Android 15 | Feature | 1 | 3 | on server |
How to download SM-X216R firmware
We do not host firmware. Download it directly from Samsung's servers with a free open-source tool, for example samloader:
samloader download -m SM-X216R -r EUXReplace EUX with your region code. Step-by-step instructions, including a graphical alternative:
How to download Samsung firmware.
Changelog and security patch level
Samsung publishes the release notes for each update, including the security patch level, on its own site. They are listed per region – for example SM-X216R / EUX release notes on doc.samsungmobile.com. Each region page here links to the notes for that code. We don't show the patch level ourselves because Samsung's update servers don't report it (why).