Samsung Galaxy A14 5G A146USQU2BWD4
SM-A146U 2 countries Android 13

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G A146USQU2BWD4 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G A146USQU2BWD4 is an Android 13 firmware for CHA, United States (CCT). It is the same firmware configured per region and carrier (CSC). Find your country below, verify the file and download for free. Compared with the previous build A146USQU2BWD1, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-A146U is available: A146USQSJEZH3.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 15Security updates until: Jan 30, 2027
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Android 13
OS Version
2023-05-05
Build Date
2023-04-01
Security patch
2
Countries
2
CSC codes
2
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 2. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy A14 5G use bootloader binary J (19) (latest: A146USQSJEZH3). If your device already runs binary J (19), this build cannot be flashed.

All regional downloads

Pick your region (CSC) to download the matching firmware package.

Paste your current build number from Settings > About phone (About tablet) > Software information, or the output of *#1234#.
    MODEM/CP Version: A146USQU2BWD4
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A146U
    CCT United States
    		A146UOYN2BWD4 2023-05-05 2023-05-05 5.131 GiB
    SM-A146U_1_20230413175620_4zj31g86l9_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-A146U
    CHA
    		A146UOYN2BWD4 2023-05-05 2023-05-05 5.124 GiB
    SM-A146U_1_20230413174410_crh9h3w4xn_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash A146USQU2BWD4

    • A146USQU2BWD4 has bootloader binary 2. Your device must run binary 2 or lower: it is the 5th character from the end of your current build number.
    • CSC: Use CSC for a clean install, to change the region (CSC code), to downgrade or to repair a device that does not boot.
    • HOME_CSC: Use HOME_CSC to update the same model and region while keeping your data. Back up anyway: a failed update can still require a reset.
    • The Download Mode key combo depends on the model: see all combos.
    Full flashing guide
    Beware: Manually flashing firmwares may brick your device. Use it at your own risk and follow our tutorial steps.

    What's new in A146USQU2BWD4

    • Overall stability of your device has been improved.
    • The security of your device has been improved.

    Rollout of A146USQU2BWD4 by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (2) on the same day, May 5, 2023.

    Device specifications

    • Display diagonal16.8 cm (6.6")
    • Display resolution1080 x 2408 pixels
    • RAM4 GB
    • Rear camera resolution50 MP
    • Rear camera typeTriple camera
    • Battery capacity5000 mAh
    • Weight205 g

    Specifications of SM-A146P, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A146USQU2BWD4 is Android 13 firmware for Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, released for CHA, United States (CCT). It includes the 2023-04-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2023-05-05.

    No. A newer build for SM-A146U is available: A146USQSJEZH3. Install it instead of A146USQU2BWD4 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A146USQU2BWD1.

    Download the package for your region (CSC) and unzip it. In Odin, load each file into the slot with the same name: BL, AP, CP (if the package has one) and CSC, or HOME_CSC to keep your data. Odin checks the built-in checksum of every .tar.md5 file before flashing. The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G must be on bootloader binary 2 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 2. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A14 5G running binary 2 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 2 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

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