X218USQUDEZJ1 – Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G firmware

Build X218USQUDEZJ1 is a feature update for the Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G (SM-X218U) on Android 16 (One UI 8). It first appeared on Samsung's servers on Nov 2, 2026 (method) and has reached 2 regions so far. It keeps bootloader bit 13, so downgrading to the previous build X218UVLUDEZI3 is still possible. Samsung still serves this file.

Model
SM-X218U
Android
Android 16
Type
Feature
Bootloader bit
13
First released
Nov 2, 2026
Regions
2

Not yet released in 14 regions that are still on an older build: ATT, BMC, CCT, FMC, GLW, KDO, RWC, TFN, TLS, USC, VMC, VTR, VZW, XAC.

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received X218USQUDEZJ1, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
TMBUSA (T-Mobile)Nov 2, 2026day 0X218USQUDEZJ1/X218UOYNDEZJ1/X218USQUDEZJ1
TMKUSA (MetroPCS)Nov 2, 2026day 0X218USQUDEZJ1/X218UOYNDEZJ1/X218USQUDEZJ1

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-X218U -r TMB -v X218USQUDEZJ1/X218UOYNDEZJ1/X218USQUDEZJ1

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 X218USQUDEZJ1.