Samsung Galaxy A17 5G A176WVLS6BZG2
SM-A176W 3 countries Android 16

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G A176WVLS6BZG2 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G A176WVLS6BZG2 is an Android 16 firmware for Canada (BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC), FIZ, TBT. 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 A176WVLU5BZEB: bootloader binary raised from 5 to 6, so after installing it there is no way back to older builds; security patch 2026-07-05 instead of 2026-05-05. A newer build for SM-A176W is available: A176WVLU8CZJ5.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 21Security updates until: Aug 27, 2031
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Android 16
OS Version
2026-07-04
Build Date
2026-07-05
Security patch
3
Countries
17
CSC codes
6
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 6. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy A17 5G use bootloader binary 8 (latest: A176WVLU8CZJ5). If your device already runs binary 8, 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: A176WVLS6BZG2
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A176W
    BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC Canada
    FIZ, TBT
    		A176WOYV6BZG2 2026-08-07 6.841 GiB
    SM-A176W_2_20260704182840_37yd0aqx62_fac.zip

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    How to flash A176WVLS6BZG2

    • A176WVLS6BZG2 has bootloader binary 6. Your device must run binary 6 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 A176WVLS6BZG2

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

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

    Security patch: July 2026

    SMR Jul-2026 fixes 53 vulnerabilities, 6 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 39, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 14.

    Most severe Samsung fixes:

    • critical Out-of-bounds write in libsavsac.so prior to SMR Jul-2026 Release 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2026-21042)
    • high Improper authorization in KnoxGuardManager prior to SMR Jul-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to bypass the persistence configuration of the application. (CVE-2026-21044)
    • high Out-of-bounds write in parsing TIFF format in libimagecodec.media.quram.so prior to SMR Jul-2026 Release 1 allows remote attackers to write out-of-bounds memory. (CVE-2026-21045)

    All fixes and Galaxy models with this patch

    Rollout of A176WVLS6BZG2 by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (17) on the same day, August 7, 2026.

    Device specifications

    • Display diagonal17 cm (6.7")
    • Display resolution1080 x 2340 pixels
    • RAM4 GB
    • Rear camera resolution50 MP
    • Rear camera typeTriple camera
    • Battery capacity5000 mAh
    • Weight192 g

    Specifications of SM-A176B, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A176WVLS6BZG2 is Android 16 firmware for Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, released for Canada (BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC), FIZ, TBT. It includes the 2026-07-05 security patch. Samsung built it on 2026-07-04.

    SMR Jul-2026 fixes 53 vulnerabilities, 6 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 39, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 14.

    No. A newer build for SM-A176W is available: A176WVLU8CZJ5. Install it instead of A176WVLS6BZG2 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A176WVLU5BZEB.

    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 6.841 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G must be on bootloader binary 6 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 6. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A17 5G running binary 6 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 6.

    Other builds and changelog for Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

    No changelog details available.

    • 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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    The device is protected with improved security.

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

    No changelog details available.
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