X218USQSCEZF3 – Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G firmware

Build X218USQSCEZF3 is a security update for the Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G (SM-X218U) on Android 16 (One UI 8). It first appeared on Samsung's servers on Jun 25, 2026 (method) and has reached 7 regions so far. It keeps bootloader bit 12, so downgrading to the previous build X218UVLSCEZE8 is still possible. Samsung still serves this file.

Model
SM-X218U
Android
Android 16
Type
Security
Bootloader bit
12
First released
Jun 25, 2026
Regions
7

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received X218USQSCEZF3, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
TMBUSA (T-Mobile)Jun 25, 2026day 0X218USQSCEZF3/X218UOYNCEZF3/X218USQSCEZF3
TMKUSA (MetroPCS)Jun 25, 2026day 0X218USQSCEZF3/X218UOYNCEZF3/X218USQSCEZF3
ATTUSA (AT&T)Jun 26, 2026+1 dayX218USQSCEZF3/X218UOYNCEZF3/X218USQSCEZF3
VZWUSA (Verizon)Jun 30, 2026+5 daysX218USQSCEZF3/X218UOYNCEZF3/X218USQSCEZF3
USCUSA (US Cellular)Jun 30, 2026+5 daysX218USQSCEZF3/X218UOYNCEZF3/X218USQSCEZF3
TFNUSA (TracFone)Jun 30, 2026+5 daysX218USQSCEZF3/X218UOYNCEZF3/X218USQSCEZF3
CCTUSA (Comcast)Jun 30, 2026+5 daysX218USQSCEZF3/X218UOYNCEZF3/X218USQSCEZF3

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-X218U -r TMB -v X218USQSCEZF3/X218UOYNCEZF3/X218USQSCEZF3

Samsung's release notes and security patch level for this update: SM-X218U / TMB on doc.samsungmobile.com. What each part of the build number means: decode X218USQSCEZF3.