Samsung Galaxy M23 5G M236BXXU3CWD1
SM-M236B 28 countries Android 13

Samsung Galaxy M23 5G M236BXXU3CWD1 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy M23 5G M236BXXU3CWD1 is an Android 13 firmware for 28 countries, 31 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 M236BXXU2CWC1: bootloader binary raised from 2 to 3, so after installing it there is no way back to older builds; security patch 2023-04-01 instead of 2023-02-01. A newer build for SM-M236B is available: M236BXXUEEZF3.

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Android 13
OS Version
2023-04-28
First release
other regions until 2023-05-19
2023-04-01
Security patch
28
Countries
31
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 M23 5G use bootloader binary E (14) (latest: 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: M236BXXU3CWD1
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-M236B
    ARO Argentina
    BVO Bolivia
    CHO Chile
    COO Colombia
    +6 more countries
    EON Trinidad & Tobago
    GTO Guatemala
    MXO Mexico
    PEO Peru
    TPA Panama
    ZTO Brazil
    M236BOWO3CWD1 2023-05-19 2023-05-04 5.412 GiB
    SM-M236B_2_20230427015600_9qzv77gpat_fac.zip
    SM-M236B
    GLB, XTC Philippines
    THL Thailand
    XME Malaysia
    XXV Vietnam
    +1 more country
    CAL
    M236BOLM3CWD1 2023-05-08 2023-05-08 5.493 GiB
    SM-M236B_2_20230420120901_o6saol7jf5_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
    M236BOJM3CWD1 2023-05-12 2023-05-12 5.45 GiB
    SM-M236B_2_20230422201910_93r8ypbw0b_fac.zip
    SM-M236B
    EUX, EUY Europe
    SEK Ukraine
    SER Russia
    M236BOXM3CWD1 2023-05-03 2023-04-28 6.159 GiB
    SM-M236B_2_20230419132711_5gcigxosz0_fac.zip
    SM-M236B
    XID Indonesia
    M236BOLE3CWD1 2023-05-08 2023-05-08 5.499 GiB
    SM-M236B_2_20230420140151_yp698dcjkd_fac.zip

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    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

    What's new in M236BXXU3CWD1

    • Overall stability of your device has been improved.
    • The security of your device has been improved.

    How to flash M236BXXU3CWD1

    • M236BXXU3CWD1 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

    M236BXXU3CWD1 is Android 13 firmware for Samsung Galaxy M23 5G, released for 28 countries, 31 CSC codes. It includes the 2023-04-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2023-04-28.

    No. A newer build for SM-M236B is available: M236BXXUEEZF3. Install it instead of M236BXXU3CWD1 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was M236BXXU2CWC1.

    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 3 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 3. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy M23 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 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.

    • 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
    The device is protected with improved security.

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

    • 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
    The device is protected with improved security.

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

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    • 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
    The device is protected with improved security.

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

    • 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
    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.

    • 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.

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