Samsung Galaxy A14 5G A146USQU2BWD5

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G A146USQU2BWD5 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G A146USQU2BWD5 is an Android 13 firmware for DSA, DSH, United States (TMB, TMK). 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 A146USQU2BWD4 https://samfirm.shop/build/A146USQU2BWD4, 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 https://samfirm.shop/build/A146USQSJEZH3.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 15. Security updates until: Jan 1, 2027
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Android 13
OS Version
2023-05-08
Build Date
2023-04-01
Security patch
3
Countries
4
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 https://samfirm.shop/build/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: A146USQU2BWD5
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A146U
    DSA
    A146UOYN2BWD5 2023-05-08 2023-05-08 5.134 GiB
    SM-A146U_1_20230417144951_uhle5gm7f5_fac.zip
    Download
    SM-A146U
    DSH
    A146UOYN2BWD5 2023-05-08 2023-05-08 5.134 GiB
    SM-A146U_1_20230417143810_h34ln4r2yc_fac.zip
    Download
    SM-A146U
    TMB United States
    A146UOYN2BWD5 2023-05-08 2023-05-08 5.147 GiB
    SM-A146U_1_20230415124420_1pb4hplfww_fac.zip
    Download
    SM-A146U
    TMK United States
    A146UOYN2BWD5 2023-05-08 2023-05-08 5.147 GiB
    SM-A146U_1_20230415125410_2naiohhl5w_fac.zip
    Download

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    How to flash A146USQU2BWD5

    • A146USQU2BWD5 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 A146USQU2BWD5

    One UI Core 5.1 Update

    One UI Core 5.1 takes your phone to the next level with new Gallery features as well as productivity and personalization enhancements.

    Gallery

    Revamped info display
    When you swipe up while viewing a picture or video in your Gallery, you can see when and where the picture was taken, which device took the picture, where the picture is stored, and more. Now with a simpler layout.

    Multitasking

    Easily minimize or switch to full screen
    You can now minimize or maximize an app window without going to the options menu. Just drag one of the corners.

    Access your most used apps in split screen
    When you start a split-screen view, the apps you use most often will be shown below your recently used apps to help you find the apps you need faster.

    Modes and Routines

    Change wallpapers based on your mode
    Set a different wallpaper based on your current activity. Choose one wallpaper for work, one for exercising, and more.

    More actions for routines
    New actions let you control Quick Share and Touch sensitivity, change your ringtone, and change your font style.

    Weather

    Quick access to useful information
    Check severe weather alerts, daily weather summaries, and sunrise/sunset times at the top of the Weather app. The temperature graph now uses colors to show how the temperature changes throughout the day.

    Hourly precipitation graph
    An hourly graph now shows how much precipitation has fallen at different times of the day.

    Summary on Weather widget
    A brief summary of the current weather conditions now appears on the weather widget to let you know if it's sunny, cloudy, raining, or snowing.

    Samsung Internet

    Improved search
    Your searches now include the names of bookmark folders and tab groups. Improved search logic lets you find what you're looking for even if something isn't spelled correctly.

    Additional changes

    Check the battery level of your devices
    The new Battery widget lets you check the battery level of your devices, right from the Home screen. You can see how much battery is left on your phone, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch, and other supported devices.

    Use up to 3 emojis in AR Emoji Camera
    Take fun pictures and videos with your friends in Mask mode. You can assign a different emoji to each person’s face.

    Settings suggestions
    While signed in to your Samsung account, suggestions will appear at the top of the Settings screen to help you share, connect, and enhance your experience across your Galaxy devices.

    Rollout of A146USQU2BWD5 by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (4) on the same day, May 8, 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

    A146USQU2BWD5 is Android 13 firmware for Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, released for DSA, DSH, United States (TMB, TMK). It includes the 2023-04-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2023-05-08.

    No. A newer build for SM-A146U is available: A146USQSJEZH3. Install it instead of A146USQU2BWD5 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A146USQU2BWD4.

    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.

    Other builds and changelog for Samsung Galaxy A14 5G

    https://samfirm.shop/build/A146USQSJEZH3

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.

    • Stability and reliability
    Device behavior has been improved.
    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.

    https://samfirm.shop/build/A146USQSGEZA1

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.

    • Circle to Search
    Circle to Search with Google lets you easily learn more about anything shown on your screen without switching apps. Just touch and hold the Home button or navigation handle, then circle anything on the screen to start a Google search.
    • Press and hold the Side button to access Google Gemini
    The Side button is a new way to access Google Gemini or other digital assistant app quickly instead of using the corner swipe. You can change what the Side button does in Settings.
    • Stabil...

    https://samfirm.shop/build/A146USQSDEYJ2

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.

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    One UI 7.0 Upgrade (Android 15)
    Bold new look

    Visual enhancements
    Enjoy a more sophisticated and unique look. One UI 7 introduces a stunning redesign to key components including buttons, menus, notifications and control bars, providing a more consistent visual experience with curves and circles. Beautiful new colors, soft animations, and an innovative blur effect that's unique to One UI make information hierarchy clearer and help you focus on important information.

    Reimagined Home screen
    Fr...

    https://samfirm.shop/build/A146USQSBDYD1

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    • Stability and reliability
    Device behavior has been improved.

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    One UI 6.1 Upgrade
    Create epic images

    Copy and paste from one image to another
    Add a missing element to your picture. Just clip an object from an image in Gallery, then go to the image where you want to paste it and choose Paste from clipboard in the More options menu.

    Improved Gallery search
    The search screen has been redesigned to make it easier to use. Results are now categorized by type, such as people, places, albums, or stories.

    Customize your Galaxy

    New wallpaper editing feature...

    No changelog details available.
    https://samfirm.shop/build/A146USQS6CXC2

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    https://samfirm.shop/build/A146USQU5CXA1
    One UI 6.0 Upgrade
    Quick panel

    New button layout
    The quick panel has a new layout that makes it easier to access the features you use most. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth now have their own dedicated buttons at the top of the screen, while visual features, like Dark mode and Eye comfort shield have been moved to the bottom. Other quick settings buttons appear in a customizable area in the middle.

    Instantly access the full quick panel
    By default, a compact quick panel with notifications appears when yo...