Samsung Galaxy A23 5G A236BXXS3CWD4
SM-A236B 14 countries Android 13

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G A236BXXS3CWD4 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G A236BXXS3CWD4 is an Android 13 firmware for 14 countries, 18 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 A236BXXU3CWC1: security patch 2023-05-01 instead of 2023-02-01. A newer build for SM-A236B is available: A236BXXSHEZI1.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 14Security updates until: Sep 23, 2026
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Android 13
OS Version
2023-05-08
Build Date
2023-05-01
Security patch
14
Countries
18
CSC codes
3
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 3. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy A23 5G use bootloader binary H (17) (latest: A236BXXSHEZI1). If your device already runs binary H (17), 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: A236BXXS3CWD4
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A236B
    BOG, SFR France
    EUX, EUY Europe
    EVR United Kingdom
    MEO Portugal
    +9 more countries
    MET Ireland
    MOT, SIM Slovenia
    MSR Serbia
    O2C Czechia
    PLS, PRT Poland
    TIM Italy
    TOP Montenegro
    VIP Croatia
    BTB, BTE
    		A236BOXM3CWD4 2023-05-08 5.633 GiB
    SM-A236B_2_20230425101301_yxvadj2wd5_fac.zip

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    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 12
    • Display diagonal16.8 cm (6.6")
    • Display resolution1080 x 2408 pixels
    • Processor frequency1.8 GHz
    • Processor familySnapdragon
    • Processor model695
    • RAM4 GB
    • Rear camera resolution50 MP
    • Rear camera typeQuad camera
    • SIM cardsDual SIM
    • Battery capacity5000 mAh
    • Weight197 g

    What's new in A236BXXS3CWD4

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    How to flash A236BXXS3CWD4

    • A236BXXS3CWD4 has bootloader binary 3. Your device must run binary 3 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

    A236BXXS3CWD4 is Android 13 firmware for Samsung Galaxy A23 5G, released for 14 countries, 18 CSC codes. It includes the 2023-05-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2023-05-08.

    No. A newer build for SM-A236B is available: A236BXXSHEZI1. Install it instead of A236BXXS3CWD4 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A236BXXU3CWC1.

    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 5.633 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G must be on bootloader binary 3 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 3. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A23 5G running binary 3 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 1 other build of this model uses the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

    Other builds and changelog for Samsung Galaxy A23 5G

    • 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
    The device is protected with improved security.

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

    • 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
    The device is protected with improved security.

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

    • 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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    • 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
    The device is protected with improved security.

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

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

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

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    • Stability and reliability
    Device behavior has been improved.

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    • Stability and reliability
    Device behavior has been improved.

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

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