Samsung Galaxy A23 5G A236USQS8EXJ2
SM-A236U 3 countries Android 14

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G A236USQS8EXJ2 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G A236USQS8EXJ2 is an Android 14 firmware for DSA, DSG, DSH. 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 A236USQS8EXJ1, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-A236U is available: A236USQSHEZI7.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 14Security updates until: Sep 25, 2026
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Android 14
OS Version
2024-10-23
Build Date
2024-10-01
Security patch
3
Countries
3
CSC codes
8
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 8. 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: A236USQS8EXJ2
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A236U
    DSA
    		A236UOYN8EXJ2 2024-10-23 2024-10-24 5.814 GiB
    SM-A236U_3_20241014232101_o13sod1r8t_fac.zip
    SM-A236U
    DSG
    		A236UOYN8EXJ2 2024-10-23 2024-10-24 5.814 GiB
    SM-A236U_3_20241015000101_qp6khvum4y_fac.zip
    SM-A236U
    DSH
    		A236UOYN8EXJ2 2024-10-23 2024-10-24 5.814 GiB
    SM-A236U_3_20241015003340_178twwdyve_fac.zip

    No matching downloads

    How to flash A236USQS8EXJ2

    • A236USQS8EXJ2 has bootloader binary 8. Your device must run binary 8 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 A236USQS8EXJ2

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    Security patch: October 2024

    SMR Oct-2024 fixes 42 vulnerabilities, 7 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 31, Samsung Semiconductor: 2, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 9.

    Most severe Samsung fixes:

    • critical Out-of-bounds write in librtppayload.so (CVE-2024-34665)
    • critical Out-of-bounds write in librtppayload.so (CVE-2024-34666)
    • critical Out-of-bounds write in librtppayload.so (CVE-2024-34667)

    All fixes and Galaxy models with this patch

    Rollout of A236USQS8EXJ2 by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (3) on the same day, October 24, 2024.

    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

    A236USQS8EXJ2 is Android 14 firmware for Samsung Galaxy A23 5G, released for DSA, DSG, DSH. It includes the 2024-10-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2024-10-23.

    SMR Oct-2024 fixes 42 vulnerabilities, 7 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 31, Samsung Semiconductor: 2, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 9.

    No. A newer build for SM-A236U is available: A236USQSHEZI7. Install it instead of A236USQS8EXJ2 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A236USQS8EXJ1.

    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 5.814 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G must be on bootloader binary 8 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 8. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A23 5G running binary 8 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.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    Model firmware by region