Samsung Galaxy A16 5G A166BXXSADZH1
SM-A166B 11 countries Android 16

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G A166BXXSADZH1 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G A166BXXSADZH1 is an Android 16 firmware for 11 countries, 15 CSC codes. 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 A166BXXS9DZG1: bootloader binary raised from 9 to A (10), so after installing it there is no way back to older builds; security patch 2026-08-05 instead of 2026-07-05. This is the newest build for SM-A166B.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 22Security updates until: Oct 23, 2032
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Android 16
OS Version
2026-08-21
Build Date
2026-08-05
Security patch
11
Countries
15
CSC codes
A (10)
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary A (10). Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

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: A166BXXSADZH1
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A166B
    BOG, SFR France
    EUX, EUY Europe
    MEO Portugal
    MET Ireland
    +7 more countries
    MOB Austria
    MOT, SIM Slovenia
    MSR Serbia
    PLS, PRT Poland
    TOP Montenegro
    TUR Turkey
    VIP Croatia
    		A166BOXMADZH1 2026-09-07 6.809 GiB
    SM-A166B_4_20260821173211_qhz9e4q01w_fac.zip

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    Device specifications

    • Display diagonal17 cm (6.7")
    • Display resolution1080 x 2340 pixels
    • Processor frequency2 GHz
    • RAM8 GB
    • Rear camera resolution50 MP
    • Rear camera typeTriple camera
    • SIM cardsHybrid dual SIM
    • Battery capacity5000 mAh
    • Weight200 g

    What's new in A166BXXSADZH1

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

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

    How to flash A166BXXSADZH1

    • A166BXXSADZH1 has bootloader binary A (10). Your device must run binary A (10) 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.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A166BXXSADZH1 is Android 16 firmware for Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, released for 11 countries, 15 CSC codes. It includes the 2026-08-05 security patch. Samsung built it on 2026-08-21.

    Yes. A166BXXSADZH1 is the newest build for SM-A166B on SamFirm. The previous build was A166BXXS9DZG1.

    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 download is 6.809 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G must be on bootloader binary A (10) or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary A (10). It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A16 5G running binary A (10) or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". No other build of this model uses binary A (10).

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