Samsung Galaxy A23 5G A236EXXU5EXDA
SM-A236E 14 countries Android 14

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G A236EXXU5EXDA Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G A236EXXU5EXDA is an Android 14 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 A236EXXS5DXA4: security patch 2024-04-01 instead of 2024-01-01. A newer build for SM-A236E is available: A236EXXSHEZI1.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 14Security updates until: Sep 25, 2026
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Android 14
OS Version
2024-06-04
First release
other regions until 2024-06-05
2024-04-01
Security patch
14
Countries
18
CSC codes
5
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 5. 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: A236EXXSHEZI1). 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#.
    Your CSC is in Settings → About phone (About tablet) → Software information, or dial *#1234#. The CSC sets your region's features and network bands. Download the firmware for your country.
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    MODEM/CP Version: A236EXXU5EXDA
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A236E
    BKD Bangladesh
    		A236EODM5EXE1 2024-06-05 2024-06-05 6.255 GiB
    SM-A236E_3_20240521012750_stmas5012n_fac.zip
    SM-A236E
    BRI Taiwan
    GLB, XTC Philippines
    MM1, SIN, STH, XSP Singapore
    THL Thailand
    +4 more countries
    XME Malaysia
    XNZ New Zealand
    XSA Australia
    XXV Vietnam
    		A236EOLM5EXDA 2024-06-04 2024-06-04 5.935 GiB
    SM-A236E_3_20240502151750_5ak6mk39td_fac.zip
    SM-A236E
    INS India
    NPB Nepal
    		A236EODM5EXDA 2024-06-05 2024-06-05 6.255 GiB
    SM-A236E_3_20240514004051_8lp9go6gh5_fac.zip
    SM-A236E
    KSA Saudi Arabia
    XSG United Arab Emirates
    		A236EOJM5EXDA 2024-06-04 2024-06-04 5.863 GiB
    SM-A236E_3_20240507192100_c9x1ks37w6_fac.zip
    SM-A236E
    XID Indonesia
    		A236EOLE5EXDA 2024-06-04 2024-06-04 5.98 GiB
    SM-A236E_3_20240502152730_90k14xudjm_fac.zip

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    Device specifications

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

    Specifications of SM-A236B, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    What's new in A236EXXU5EXDA

    One UI 6.1 Upgrade
    Customize your Galaxy

    New wallpaper editing features
    Decorate your wallpaper however you like. When you select an image to use as your wallpaper, you can now apply frames and effects.

    More widgets for your Lock screen
    Additional widgets are available for your Lock screen so you can quickly check useful information without unlocking your phone. The new widgets include Weather, Samsung Health, Battery, Reminder, Calendar, and Clock.

    Customize alarm alerts
    Use an image, video, or AR emoji to create your own custom alert screens for each alarm. You can even change the layout of where the alarm information appears on the screen.

    More stickers to personalize your calendar
    You can now add up to 2 stickers for each date on your calendar. Stickers for events are now shown next to the event name in Month view.

    Revamped Calendar settings
    Calendar settings have been reorganized to be more intuitive. You can also set background colors and images for full-screen calendar alerts.

    Customize reminder alerts
    Create the right background for each of your reminders. You can now set colors and background images for full-screen reminder alerts.

    Do more with reminder categories
    You can now choose a representative icon for each reminder category. You can also pin categories you use frequently to the top of the category list.

    Turn modes on or off from the Home screen
    Turn modes on and off more quickly than before. The new Mode widget lets you add modes directly to your Home screen.

    Reorder your modes
    You can now change the order that modes are listed on the Modes tab in Modes and Routines.

    New routine conditions
    You can now start a routine when an alarm of your choice starts ringing or when Smart View connects or disconnects.

    Connect and share

    Share with more devices
    Quick Share has merged with Google's Nearby Share. In addition to Galaxy devices, you can now share with other Android devices even without an internet connection.

    Sync Internet tab groups with other devices
    Easily pick up where you left off during your last browsing session no matter which device you were using. Tab groups that you create on one device will appear in Samsung Internet on other Galaxy devices signed in to your Samsung account.

    Protect your data

    Enhanced data protection in Samsung Cloud
    Rest assured that no one can access your data but you, even if there's a data breach. You can turn on end-to-end encryption for data that's synced with Samsung Cloud.

    Manage your health

    Enhanced exercise experience
    Compete against your past running results in Samsung Health to try to beat your previous time. You can also crop exercises after you finish to remove any unnecessary time at the beginning or end.

    More options for daily activity targets
    You now have more options for setting your daily activity targets in Samsung Health. If a step goal doesn't work for you, you can change to floors climbed or active hours instead.

    Improved cycle tracking
    When you record your physical symptoms and moods, options you've used frequently in the past will appear at the top of the screen. You can also now set custom moods if the default options don't match how you're feeling.

    Even more improvements

    More information in the Weather widget
    The weather widget will let you know when severe thunderstorms, snowfall, or other precipitation is on the forecast in your local area.

    Open all minimized apps at once
    A new button lets you reopen all of the minimized apps at once when you have more than one pop-up window minimized.

    Google search suggestions in Finder
    When you search using Finder, you’ll also get suggested web searches from Google.

    More ways to protect your battery
    Choose from 3 different protection options to help extend your battery's lifespan. Basic protection keeps your charge between 95% and 100%. Adaptive protection pauses charging while you're asleep and finishes charging just before you wake up. You can also choose to limit the maximum charge to 80% for maximum protection.

    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.

    How to flash A236EXXU5EXDA

    • A236EXXU5EXDA has bootloader binary 5. Your device must run binary 5 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

    A236EXXU5EXDA is Android 14 firmware for Samsung Galaxy A23 5G, released for 14 countries, 18 CSC codes. It includes the 2024-04-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2024-06-04.

    No. A newer build for SM-A236E is available: A236EXXSHEZI1. Install it instead of A236EXXU5EXDA unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A236EXXS5DXA4.

    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 A23 5G must be on bootloader binary 5 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 5. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A23 5G running binary 5 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 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.

    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.

    • The security of your device 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.

    • Stability and reliability
    Device behavior has been improved.

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    One UI 6.1 Upgrade
    Customize your Galaxy

    New wallpaper editing features
    Decorate your wallpaper however you like. When you select an image to use as your wallpaper, you can now apply frames and effects.

    More widgets for your Lock screen
    Additional widgets are available for your Lock screen so you can quickly check useful information without unlocking your phone. The new widgets include Weather, Samsung Health, Battery, Reminder, Calendar, and Clock.

    Customize alarm alerts
    Use an image, vid...

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    One UI 6.0 Upgrade (Android 14)
    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 ap...

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