Samsung Galaxy A23 5G A236USQU7EXH3
SM-A236U 3 countries Android 14

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G A236USQU7EXH3 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G A236USQU7EXH3 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 A236USQS7EXH1: security patch 2024-08-01 instead of 2024-07-01. A newer build for SM-A236U is available: A236USQSHEZI7.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 14Security updates until: Sep 2, 2026
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Android 14
OS Version
2024-09-19
Build Date
2024-08-01
Security patch
3
Countries
3
CSC codes
7
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 7. 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: A236USQU7EXH3
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A236U
    DSA
    		A236UOYN7EXH3 2024-09-19 2024-09-20 5.813 GiB
    SM-A236U_3_20240827141140_hdvbju6ypi_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-A236U
    DSG
    		A236UOYN7EXH3 2024-09-19 2024-09-20 5.813 GiB
    SM-A236U_3_20240827143700_pf1m7b52r1_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-A236U
    DSH
    		A236UOYN7EXH3 2024-09-19 2024-09-20 5.813 GiB
    SM-A236U_3_20240827145010_2koiioh8sl_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash A236USQU7EXH3

    • A236USQU7EXH3 has bootloader binary 7. Your device must run binary 7 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 A236USQU7EXH3

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

    Security patch: August 2024

    SMR Aug-2024 fixes 48 vulnerabilities, 2 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 34, Samsung Semiconductor: 1, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 13.

    Most severe Samsung fixes:

    • critical Improper input validation in librtp.so (CVE-2024-34619)
    • high Out-of-bound write in libcodec2secmp4vdec.so (CVE-2024-34612)
    • high Out-of-bound write in libsmat.so (CVE-2024-34614)

    All fixes and Galaxy models with this patch

    Rollout of A236USQU7EXH3 by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (3) on the same day, September 20, 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

    A236USQU7EXH3 is Android 14 firmware for Samsung Galaxy A23 5G, released for DSA, DSG, DSH. It includes the 2024-08-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2024-09-19.

    SMR Aug-2024 fixes 48 vulnerabilities, 2 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 34, Samsung Semiconductor: 1, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 13.

    No. A newer build for SM-A236U is available: A236USQSHEZI7. Install it instead of A236USQU7EXH3 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A236USQS7EXH1.

    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 5.813 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G must be on bootloader binary 7 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 7. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A23 5G running binary 7 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.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    Model firmware by region