Samsung Galaxy A21 A215USQS9CWC2
SM-A215U 2 countries Android 12

Samsung Galaxy A21 A215USQS9CWC2 Firmware

First release:

Samsung Galaxy A21 A215USQS9CWC2 is an Android 12 firmware for DSH, United States (BST, SPR, TMB, TMK, XAS). 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 A215USQU9CWA8: security patch 2023-02-01 instead of 2022-12-01. A newer build for SM-A215U is available: A215USQSDCXE1.

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Android 12
OS Version
2023-04-17
First release
other regions until 2023-04-18
2023-02-01
Security patch
2
Countries
6
CSC codes
9
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 9. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy A21 use bootloader binary D (13) (latest: A215USQSDCXE1). If your device already runs binary D (13), 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: A215USQS9CWC2
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A215U
    BST United States
    		A215UOYN9CWC2 2023-04-18 2023-04-18 4.306 GiB
    SM-A215U_2_20230406135911_w7gy5avojh_fac.zip
    File on Samsung server:SM-A215U_2_20230406135911_w7gy5avojh_fac.zip.enc4
    Size: 4.31 GiB (4,623,201,808 B)
    CRC32 (Samsung FUS):7E84E6FD
    Package contents:
    • BL_A215USQS9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • AP_A215USQS9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta_RKEY_OS12.tar.md5
    • CP_A215USQS9CWC2_CP23987323_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • CSC_OYN_A215UOYN9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • HOME_CSC_OYN_A215UOYN9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • USERDATA_SPR_A215USQS9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    		Download
    SM-A215U
    DSH
    		A215UOYN9CWC2 2023-04-18 2023-04-18 4.306 GiB
    SM-A215U_2_20230406142930_0g8c8241xa_fac.zip
    File on Samsung server:SM-A215U_2_20230406142930_0g8c8241xa_fac.zip.enc4
    Size: 4.31 GiB (4,623,201,808 B)
    CRC32 (Samsung FUS):6703D25D
    Package contents:
    • BL_A215USQS9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • AP_A215USQS9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta_RKEY_OS12.tar.md5
    • CP_A215USQS9CWC2_CP23987323_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • CSC_OYN_A215UOYN9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • HOME_CSC_OYN_A215UOYN9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • USERDATA_SPR_A215USQS9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    		Download
    SM-A215U
    SPR United States
    		A215UOYN9CWC2 2023-04-18 2023-04-18 4.306 GiB
    SM-A215U_2_20230406141051_var4o22wz7_fac.zip
    File on Samsung server:SM-A215U_2_20230406141051_var4o22wz7_fac.zip.enc4
    Size: 4.31 GiB (4,623,201,808 B)
    CRC32 (Samsung FUS):92989060
    Package contents:
    • BL_A215USQS9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • AP_A215USQS9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta_RKEY_OS12.tar.md5
    • CP_A215USQS9CWC2_CP23987323_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • CSC_OYN_A215UOYN9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • HOME_CSC_OYN_A215UOYN9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • USERDATA_SPR_A215USQS9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    		Download
    SM-A215U
    TMB United States
    		A215UOYN9CWC2 2023-04-17 2023-04-18 4.294 GiB
    SM-A215U_3_20230405150440_8jhuc5it7s_fac.zip
    File on Samsung server:SM-A215U_3_20230405150440_8jhuc5it7s_fac.zip.enc4
    Size: 4.29 GiB (4,610,787,040 B)
    CRC32 (Samsung FUS):8A830DD5
    Package contents:
    • BL_A215USQS9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • AP_A215USQS9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta_RKEY_OS12.tar.md5
    • CP_A215USQS9CWC2_CP23987323_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • CSC_OYN_A215UOYN9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • HOME_CSC_OYN_A215UOYN9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • USERDATA_TMB_A215USQS9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    		Download
    SM-A215U
    TMK United States
    		A215UOYN9CWC2 2023-04-17 2023-04-18 4.318 GiB
    SM-A215U_3_20230405152210_enj5j8c61j_fac.zip
    File on Samsung server:SM-A215U_3_20230405152210_enj5j8c61j_fac.zip.enc4
    Size: 4.32 GiB (4,636,131,360 B)
    CRC32 (Samsung FUS):B75E2B55
    Package contents:
    • BL_A215USQS9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • AP_A215USQS9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta_RKEY_OS12.tar.md5
    • CP_A215USQS9CWC2_CP23987323_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • CSC_OYN_A215UOYN9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • HOME_CSC_OYN_A215UOYN9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • USERDATA_TMK_A215USQS9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    		Download
    SM-A215U
    XAS United States
    		A215UOYN9CWC2 2023-04-18 2023-04-18 4.306 GiB
    SM-A215U_2_20230406142010_z0b6ol9sfi_fac.zip
    File on Samsung server:SM-A215U_2_20230406142010_z0b6ol9sfi_fac.zip.enc4
    Size: 4.31 GiB (4,623,201,808 B)
    CRC32 (Samsung FUS):498FD33D
    Package contents:
    • BL_A215USQS9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • AP_A215USQS9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta_RKEY_OS12.tar.md5
    • CP_A215USQS9CWC2_CP23987323_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • CSC_OYN_A215UOYN9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • HOME_CSC_OYN_A215UOYN9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    • USERDATA_SPR_A215USQS9CWC2_CL24854150_QB63722263_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
    		Download

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    How to flash A215USQS9CWC2

    • A215USQS9CWC2 has bootloader binary 9. Your device must run binary 9 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 A215USQS9CWC2

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    Rollout of A215USQS9CWC2 by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (6) on the same day, April 18, 2023.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A215USQS9CWC2 is Android 12 firmware for Samsung Galaxy A21, released for DSH, United States (BST, SPR, TMB, TMK, XAS). It includes the 2023-02-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2023-04-17.

    No. A newer build for SM-A215U is available: A215USQSDCXE1. Install it instead of A215USQS9CWC2 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A215USQU9CWA8.

    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 A21 must be on bootloader binary 9 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 9. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A21 running binary 9 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 A21

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    Software and Terms & Conditions Update

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This update includes revised Terms & Conditions for your device, including the Dispute Resolution Agreement with arbitration terms. For more information, review https://www.samsung.com/us/support/legal/mobile/.
    ​By clicking “Install now,” by scheduling your install, or by continuing to use your device after installation, you agree to these revised Terms & Conditions.

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

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

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    This will not consume your data.  Please charge your device,  do not turn off the device while the update is installing. During installation you cannot use your device at all, even to dial 9-1-1.

    • Overall stability of your device has been improved.

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    At T-Mobile, our customer's privacy and security is incredibly important. We pride ourselves on making sure your mobile experience is safe and secure. It is strongly recommended that you install this security patch to protect your device.
    This will not consume your data.  Please charge your device,  do not turn off the device while the update is installing. During installation you cannot use your device at all, even to dial 9-1-1.

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    At T-Mobile, our customer's privacy and security is incredibly important. We pride ourselves on making sure your mobile experience is safe and secure. It is strongly recommended that you install this security patch to protect your device.
    This will not consume your data.  Please charge your device,  do not turn off the device while the update is installing. During installation you cannot use your device at all, even to dial 9-1-1.

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