Samsung Galaxy A23 5G A236USQS1BWA2
SM-A236U 1 country Android 13

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G A236USQS1BWA2 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G A236USQS1BWA2 is an Android 13 firmware for United States (AIO, TMB, TMK). 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 A236USQU1BVK9: security patch 2023-01-01 instead of 2022-11-01. A newer build for SM-A236U is available: A236USQSHEZI7.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 14Security updates until: Sep 29, 2026
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Android 13
OS Version
2023-02-09
First release
other regions until 2023-02-13
2023-01-01
Security patch
1
Countries
3
CSC codes
1
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 1. 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: A236USQSHEZI7). 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: A236USQS1BWA2
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A236U
    AIO United States
    		A236UOYN1BWA2 2023-02-13 2023-02-13 5.107 GiB
    SM-A236U_2_20230131150841_t2t3mb61vd_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-A236U
    TMB United States
    		A236UOYN1BWA2 2023-02-09 2023-02-10 5.157 GiB
    SM-A236U_2_20230130145651_5f2qboyv7h_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-A236U
    TMK United States
    		A236UOYN1BWA2 2023-02-09 2023-02-10 5.157 GiB
    SM-A236U_2_20230130152030_801j98e5re_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash A236USQS1BWA2

    • A236USQS1BWA2 has bootloader binary 1. Your device must run binary 1 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 A236USQS1BWA2

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    Rollout of A236USQS1BWA2 by region

    First release
    February 10, 2023
    Last region
    February 13, 2023
    Duration
    4 days
    Regions
    3
    1. Day 1 · · 2 regions
      United StatesTMBTMK
    2. Day 4 · · 1 region
      United StatesAIO

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A236USQS1BWA2 is Android 13 firmware for Samsung Galaxy A23 5G, released for United States (AIO, TMB, TMK). It includes the 2023-01-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2023-02-09.

    No. A newer build for SM-A236U is available: A236USQSHEZI7. Install it instead of A236USQS1BWA2 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A236USQU1BVK9.

    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 1 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 1. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A23 5G running binary 1 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 6 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.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    Model firmware by region