Samsung Galaxy S23+ S916USQS1AWBL
SM-S916U 2 countries Android 13

Samsung Galaxy S23+ S916USQS1AWBL Firmware

Samsung Galaxy S23+ S916USQS1AWBL is an Android 13 firmware for CHA, United States (CCT, 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 S916USQU1AWA6, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-S916U is available: S916USQU8GZIF.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 17Security updates until: Jan 25, 2028
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Android 13
OS Version
2023-03-16
Build Date
2023-03-01
Security patch
2
Countries
3
CSC codes
1
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 1. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy S23+ use bootloader binary 8 (latest: S916USQU8GZIF). If your device already runs binary 8, 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: S916USQS1AWBL
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-S916U
    CCT United States
    		S916UOYN1AWBL 2023-03-16 2023-03-16 8.306 GiB
    SM-S916U_1_20230306100920_t08o7f8gt8_fac.zip
    SM-S916U
    CHA
    		S916UOYN1AWBL 2023-03-16 2023-03-16 8.299 GiB
    SM-S916U_1_20230306091321_84h6ssii28_fac.zip
    SM-S916U
    VZW United States
    		S916UOYN1AWBL 2023-03-16 2023-03-16 8.47 GiB
    SM-S916U_1_20230306104120_uf0nw0ifeg_fac.zip

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    How to flash S916USQS1AWBL

    • S916USQS1AWBL has bootloader binary 1. Your device must run binary 1 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 S916USQS1AWBL

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    Rollout of S916USQS1AWBL by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (3) on the same day, March 16, 2023.

    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 13
    • Display diagonal16.8 cm (6.6")
    • Display resolution2340 x 1080 pixels
    • RAM8 GB
    • Rear camera resolution50 MP
    • Rear camera typeTriple camera
    • Battery capacity4700 mAh
    • Weight195 g

    Specifications of SM-S916B, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    S916USQS1AWBL is Android 13 firmware for Samsung Galaxy S23+, released for CHA, United States (CCT, VZW). It includes the 2023-03-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2023-03-16.

    No. A newer build for SM-S916U is available: S916USQU8GZIF. Install it instead of S916USQS1AWBL unless you need this exact version. The previous build was S916USQU1AWA6.

    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 S23+ must be on bootloader binary 1 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 1. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy S23+ running binary 1 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 17 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

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    The device is protected with improved security.

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