Samsung Galaxy A51 5G A516USQU3BTK1
SM-A516U 1 country Android 10

Samsung Galaxy A51 5G A516USQU3BTK1 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A51 5G A516USQU3BTK1 is an Android 10 firmware for United States (XAS). 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 A516USQS2ATI3: bootloader binary raised from 2 to 3, so after installing it there is no way back to older builds; security patch 2020-10-01 instead of 2020-09-01. A newer build for SM-A516U is available: A516USQSFGXE3.

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Android 10
OS Version
2020-12-23
Build Date
2020-10-01
Security patch
1
Countries
1
CSC codes
3
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 3. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy A51 5G use bootloader binary F (15) (latest: A516USQSFGXE3). 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#.
    MODEM/CP Version: A516USQU3BTK1
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-A516U
    XAS United States
    		A516UOYN3BTK1 2020-12-23 4.604 GiB
    SM-A516U_1_20201118154134_8xpdvin01n_fac.zip

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    Device specifications

    • Display diagonal16.5 cm (6.5")
    • Display resolution1080 x 2400 pixels
    • Display typeSAMOLED
    • RAM6 GB
    • Rear camera resolution48 MP
    • Rear camera typeQuad camera
    • Battery capacity4500 mAh
    • Weight187 g

    Specifications of SM-A516B, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    What's new in A516USQU3BTK1

    Wi-Fi
    - If quality information on nearby Wi-Fi routers can be measured, this information will appear as  Very Fast, Fast, Normal, or Slow.
      * This feature can be turned on or off in "Network Quality Information Display" settings.
    - When attempting to access a Wi-Fi router with a password, a newly added feature now allows the user to request the password of the Wi-Fi router from someone nearby who is saved in their contact list and has already connected to that router.
      * The "Request Password" button will appear on the Wi-Fi password input screen when you can request a password.

    Always On Display
    - Bitmoji Stickers are supported on Always On Display. (Clock style)

    Samsung keyboard
    - A new feature has been added to the keyboard search feature that allows the user to search YouTube.
    - Split Keyboard is supported on Landscape mode.
    - The search function of the "Manage Input Languages" screen in the Keyboard Settings page has been newly updated to make it easy to find keyboard input languages that the user wishes to add or delete.

    Messages
    - A feature has been added that allows the user to call a person who is saved as a pre-configured SOS message contact.
    - A feature has been added that allows the user to send SOS location-sharing messages every 30 minutes for 24 hours.

    How to flash A516USQU3BTK1

    • A516USQU3BTK1 has bootloader binary 3. Your device must run binary 3 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.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A516USQU3BTK1 is Android 10 firmware for Samsung Galaxy A51 5G, released for United States (XAS). It includes the 2020-10-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2020-12-23.

    No. A newer build for SM-A516U is available: A516USQSFGXE3. Install it instead of A516USQU3BTK1 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was A516USQS2ATI3.

    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 4.604 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy A51 5G must be on bootloader binary 3 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 3. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy A51 5G running binary 3 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 3.

    Other builds and changelog for Samsung Galaxy A51 5G

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    • The security of your device has been improved.

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    ​By clicking “Install now,” by scheduling your install, or by continuing to use your device after installation, you agree to these revised Terms & Conditions.
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    Visual design

    New app icons and illustrations
    Icon symbols are larger for a bolder look that's easier to scan. Subtle background gradients and improved contrast give a fresher, more natural feel. New help illustrations have been created to give a consistent look to all apps.

    Smoother than ever before
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