Samsung Galaxy A23 5G A236USQSCEYJ3
SM-A236U 3 countries Android 14

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G A236USQSCEYJ3 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G A236USQSCEYJ3 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 A236USQSCEYJ2, 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 1, 2026
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Android 14
OS Version
2025-10-29
Build Date
2025-10-01
Security patch
3
Countries
3
CSC codes
C (12)
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary C (12). 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: A236USQSCEYJ3
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A236U
    DSA
    		A236UOYNCEYJ3 2025-10-29 2025-10-30 5.816 GiB
    SM-A236U_3_20251013193711_fyl12norrk_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-A236U
    DSG
    		A236UOYNCEYJ3 2025-10-29 2025-10-30 5.816 GiB
    SM-A236U_3_20251013202351_59hrhvyoyj_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-A236U
    DSH
    		A236UOYNCEYJ3 2025-10-29 2025-10-30 5.816 GiB
    SM-A236U_3_20251013200521_iuths2tf14_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash A236USQSCEYJ3

    • A236USQSCEYJ3 has bootloader binary C (12). Your device must run binary C (12) 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 A236USQSCEYJ3

    • 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 patch: October 2025

    SMR Oct-2025 fixes 25 vulnerabilities, 0 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 13, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 12.

    Most severe Samsung fixes:

    • high Out-of-bounds write in fingerprint trustlet (CVE-2025-21044)
    • high Improper input validation in Contacts (CVE-2025-21050)
    • high Relative path traversal in Knox Enterprise (CVE-2025-21048)

    All fixes and Galaxy models with this patch

    Rollout of A236USQSCEYJ3 by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (3) on the same day, October 30, 2025.

    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

    A236USQSCEYJ3 is Android 14 firmware for Samsung Galaxy A23 5G, released for DSA, DSG, DSH. It includes the 2025-10-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2025-10-29.

    SMR Oct-2025 fixes 25 vulnerabilities, 0 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 13, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 12.

    No. A newer build for SM-A236U is available: A236USQSHEZI7. Install it instead of A236USQSCEYJ3 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A236USQSCEYJ2.

    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 5.816 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G must be on bootloader binary C (12) or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary C (12). It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A23 5G running binary C (12) 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