Samsung Galaxy M23 5G M236BXXU2CWC1

Samsung Galaxy M23 5G M236BXXU2CWC1 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy M23 5G M236BXXU2CWC1 is an Android 13 firmware for 27 countries, 30 CSC codes. 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 M236BXXS2BWB1 https://samfirm.shop/build/M236BXXS2BWB1, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-M236B is available: M236BXXUEEZF3 https://samfirm.shop/build/M236BXXUEEZF3.

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Android 13
OS Version
2023-03-23
First release
other regions until 2023-04-19
2023-02-01
Security patch
27
Countries
30
CSC codes
2
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 2. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy M23 5G use bootloader binary E (14) (latest: M236BXXUEEZF3 https://samfirm.shop/build/M236BXXUEEZF3). If your device already runs binary E (14), 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.
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    MODEM/CP Version: M236BXXU2CWC1
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-M236B
    ARO Argentina
    BVO Bolivia
    CHO Chile
    COO Colombia
    +5 more countries
    EON Trinidad & Tobago
    GTO Guatemala
    MXO Mexico
    PEO Peru
    TPA Panama
    M236BOWO2CWC1 2023-04-19 2023-03-25 5.411 GiB
    SM-M236B_2_20230317230420_62rvrpd99l_fac.zip
    SM-M236B
    GLB, XTC Philippines
    THL Thailand
    XME Malaysia
    XXV Vietnam
    +1 more country
    CAL
    M236BOLM2CWC1 2023-03-29 2023-03-31 5.492 GiB
    SM-M236B_2_20230308160001_zktlimalo6_fac.zip
    SM-M236B
    EGY Egypt
    FWD, MWD Morocco
    KSA Saudi Arabia
    LYS Libya
    +5 more countries
    MID Iraq
    SLK Sri Lanka
    TUN Tunisia
    TUR Turkey
    XSG United Arab Emirates
    M236BOJM2CWC2 2023-03-29 2023-03-29 5.449 GiB
    SM-M236B_2_20230324172410_n73zpf6bj5_fac.zip
    SM-M236B
    EUX, EUY Europe
    SEK Ukraine
    SER Russia
    M236BOXM2CWC1 2023-03-28 2023-03-24 6.158 GiB
    SM-M236B_2_20230315195010_etpww67p14_fac.zip
    SM-M236B
    XID Indonesia
    M236BOLE2CWC1 2023-03-29 2023-03-31 5.498 GiB
    SM-M236B_2_20230308163300_jrxhwrs84r_fac.zip

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    How to flash M236BXXU2CWC1

    • M236BXXU2CWC1 has bootloader binary 2. Your device must run binary 2 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 M236BXXU2CWC1

    One UI 5.1 Update

    One UI 5.1 takes your phone to the next level with new Gallery features as well as productivity and personalization enhancements.

    Camera and Gallery

    Quickly change the color tone for selfies
    It's easier to change the color tone of your selfies using the Effects button at the top of the screen.

    More powerful search
    You can now search your Gallery for more than one person or subject at the same time. You can even search for people without tagging their names just by tapping their faces.

    Enhanced image remastering
    Remastering does more to make your pictures look great by removing shadows and reflections. You can also remaster GIFs for better resolution and clarity. Preview has also been improved to make it easier to compare the original picture with the remaster.

    Create a shared family album
    It’s easier than ever to share pictures with your family. Gallery will recommend pictures to add to your shared family album by recognizing the faces of family members you select. You get 5 GB of storage for each family member (up to 6 people).

    Revamped info display
    When you swipe up while viewing a picture or video in your Gallery, you can see when and where the picture was taken, which device took the picture, where the picture is stored, and more. Now with a simpler layout.

    Multitasking

    Easily minimize or switch to full screen
    You can now minimize or maximize an app window without going to the options menu. Just drag one of the corners.

    Access your most used apps in split screen
    When you start a split-screen view, the apps you use most often will be shown below your recently used apps to help you find the apps you need faster.

    Improved multitasking in DeX
    In split-screen view, you can now drag the divider in the center of the screen to resize both windows. You can also snap a window to one of the corners to make it fill a quarter of the screen.

    Modes and Routines

    Change wallpapers based on your mode
    Set a different wallpaper based on your current activity. Choose one wallpaper for work, one for exercising, and more.

    More actions for routines
    New actions let you control Quick Share and Touch sensitivity, change your ringtone, and change your font style.

    Weather

    Quick access to useful information
    Check severe weather alerts, daily weather summaries, and sunrise/sunset times at the top of the Weather app. The temperature graph now uses colors to show how the temperature changes throughout the day.

    Hourly precipitation graph
    An hourly graph now shows how much precipitation has fallen at different times of the day.

    Summary on Weather widget
    A brief summary of the current weather conditions now appears on the weather widget to let you know if it's sunny, cloudy, raining, or snowing.

    Samsung Internet

    Continue browsing on another device
    If you're browsing the web on one Galaxy phone or tablet and later open the Internet app on another Galaxy device signed in to the same Samsung account, a button will appear that lets you open the last webpage you were viewing on the other device.

    Improved search
    Your searches now include the names of bookmark folders and tab groups. Improved search logic lets you find what you're looking for even if something isn't spelled correctly.

    Additional changes

    Check the battery level of your devices
    The new Battery widget lets you check the battery level of your devices, right from the Home screen. You can see how much battery is left on your phone, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch, and other supported devices.

    Settings suggestions
    While signed in to your Samsung account, suggestions will appear at the top of the Settings screen to help you share, connect, and enhance your experience across your Galaxy devices.

    Spotify suggestions
    The Smart suggestions widget now recommends Spotify tracks and playlists based on your current activity. Get the perfect tunes for driving, exercising, and more. To get suggestions, you need to sign in to a Spotify account in the latest version of the Spotify app.

    Choose where to save screenshots and screen recordings
    You can now change the folder where screenshots and screen recordings are saved.

    Rollout of M236BXXU2CWC1 by region

    First release
    March 24, 2023
    Last region
    April 19, 2023
    Duration
    27 days
    Regions
    30
    1. Day 1 · · 2 regions
      EuropeEUXEUY
    2. Day 2 · · 2 regions
      MexicoMXOPanamaTPA
    3. Day 5 · · 5 regions
      ArgentinaAROGuatemalaGTOPeruPEORussiaSERUkraineSEK
    4. Day 6 · · 10 regions
      EgyptEGYIraqMIDLibyaLYSMoroccoFWDMWDSaudi ArabiaKSASri LankaSLKTunisiaTUNTurkeyTURUnited Arab EmiratesXSG
    5. Day 8 · · 8 regions
      ColombiaCOOIndonesiaXIDMalaysiaXMEPhilippinesGLBXTCThailandTHLVietnamXXVCAL
    6. Day 9 · · 1 region
      ChileCHO
    7. Day 23 · · 1 region
      BoliviaBVO
    8. Day 27 · · 1 region
      Trinidad & TobagoEON

    Device specifications

    • Display diagonal16.8 cm (6.6")
    • Display resolution1080 x 2408 pixels
    • Processor frequency1.8 GHz
    • Processor familySnapdragon
    • Processor model750G
    • RAM4 GB
    • Rear camera resolution50 MP
    • Rear camera typeTriple camera
    • SIM cardsDual SIM
    • Battery capacity5000 mAh
    • Weight198 g

    Frequently Asked Questions

    M236BXXU2CWC1 is Android 13 firmware for Samsung Galaxy M23 5G, released for 27 countries, 30 CSC codes. It includes the 2023-02-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2023-03-23.

    No. A newer build for SM-M236B is available: M236BXXUEEZF3. Install it instead of M236BXXU2CWC1 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was M236BXXS2BWB1.

    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 M23 5G must be on bootloader binary 2 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 2. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy M23 5G running binary 2 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 M23 5G

    • Stability and reliability
    Device behavior has been improved.

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

    https://samfirm.shop/build/M236BXXSEEZB2

    • 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.

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    Show 8 older builds

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    One UI 6.1 Upgrade
    Customize your Galaxy

    New wallpaper editing features
    Decorate your wallpaper however you like. When you select an image to use as your wallpaper, you can now apply frames and effects.

    More widgets for your Lock screen
    Additional widgets are available for your Lock screen so you can quickly check useful information without unlocking your phone. The new widgets include Weather, Samsung Health, Battery, Reminder, Calendar, and Clock.

    Customize alarm alerts
    Use an image, vid...