Samsung Galaxy A23 5G UW A236VSQSCEZB2
SM-A236V 2 countries Android 15

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G UW A236VSQSCEZB2 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G UW A236VSQSCEZB2 is an Android 15 firmware for Puerto Rico (PCT), United States (VZW). 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 A236VSQSBEYL2: bootloader binary raised from B (11) to C (12), so after installing it there is no way back to older builds; security patch 2026-02-05 instead of 2026-01-01. A newer build for SM-A236V is available: A236VSQSFEZI6.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 14Security updates until: Sep 27, 2026
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Android 15
OS Version
2026-03-10
First release
other regions until 2026-03-11
2026-02-05
Security patch
2
Countries
2
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 UW use bootloader binary F (15) (latest: A236VSQSFEZI6). If your device already runs binary F (15), 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.
    MODEM/CP Version: A236VSQSCEZB2
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A236V
    PCT Puerto Rico
    		A236VOWACEZB1 2026-03-11 2026-03-11 5.964 GiB
    SM-A236V_3_20260226014911_6fva5p6ts1_fac.zip
    SM-A236V
    VZW United States
    		A236VOYNCEZB2 2026-03-10 2026-03-10 5.854 GiB
    SM-A236V_3_20260216154952_4actd6z1s4_fac.zip

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    How to flash A236VSQSCEZB2

    • A236VSQSCEZB2 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 A236VSQSCEZB2

    • 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: February 2026

    SMR Feb-2026 fixes 32 vulnerabilities, 0 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 25, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 7.

    Most severe Samsung fixes:

    • high Improper access control in Emergency Sharing prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to interrupt its functioning. (CVE-2026-20977)
    • high Improper export of android application components in Samsung Dialer prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Samsung Dialer privilege. (CVE-2026-20983)
    • high Improper authorization in KnoxGuardManager prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to bypass the persistence configuration of the application. (CVE-2026-20978)

    All fixes and Galaxy models with this patch

    Rollout of A236VSQSCEZB2 by region

    First release
    March 10, 2026
    Last region
    March 11, 2026
    Duration
    2 days
    Regions
    2
    1. Day 1 · · 1 region
      United StatesVZW
    2. Day 2 · · 1 region
      Puerto RicoPCT

    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

    A236VSQSCEZB2 is Android 15 firmware for Samsung Galaxy A23 5G UW, released for Puerto Rico (PCT), United States (VZW). It includes the 2026-02-05 security patch. Samsung built it on 2026-03-10.

    SMR Feb-2026 fixes 32 vulnerabilities, 0 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 25, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 7.

    No. A newer build for SM-A236V is available: A236VSQSFEZI6. Install it instead of A236VSQSCEZB2 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A236VSQSBEYL2.

    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 UW 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 UW running binary C (12) or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". No other build of this model uses binary C (12).

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    These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.

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