Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G X218USQS1AXA1
SM-X218U 2 countries Android 13

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G X218USQS1AXA1 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G X218USQS1AXA1 is an Android 13 firmware for CHA, United States (ATT, USC, 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 X218UVLS1AXA1, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-X218U is available: X218USQUDEZJ1.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 16Security updates until: Oct 31, 2027
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Android 13
OS Version
2024-01-02
First release
other regions until 2024-01-08
2023-11-01
Security patch
2
Countries
4
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 Tab A9+ 5G use bootloader binary D (13) (latest: X218USQUDEZJ1). If your device already runs binary D (13), 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: X218USQS1AXA1
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-X218U
    ATT United States
    		X218UOYN1AXA1 2024-01-02 2024-01-15 4.763 GiB
    SM-X218U_1_20240102182220_mkd6is54w2_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-X218U
    CHA
    		X218UOYN1AXA1 2024-01-08 2024-01-18 4.755 GiB
    SM-X218U_1_20240108150330_wjd9gdl1re_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-X218U
    USC, VZW United States
    		X218UOYN1AXA1 2024-01-02 2024-01-18 4.767 GiB
    SM-X218U_1_20240102174110_ttd32zhkor_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash X218USQS1AXA1

    • X218USQS1AXA1 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 X218USQS1AXA1

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    Rollout of X218USQS1AXA1 by region

    First release
    January 15, 2024
    Last region
    January 29, 2024
    Duration
    15 days
    Regions
    4
    1. Day 1 · · 1 region
      United StatesATT
    2. Day 4 · · 2 regions
      United StatesVZWCHA
    3. Day 15 · · 1 region
      United StatesUSC

    Frequently Asked Questions

    X218USQS1AXA1 is Android 13 firmware for Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G, released for CHA, United States (ATT, USC, VZW). It includes the 2023-11-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2024-01-02.

    No. A newer build for SM-X218U is available: X218USQUDEZJ1. Install it instead of X218USQS1AXA1 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was X218UVLS1AXA1.

    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 Tab A9+ 5G must be on bootloader binary 1 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 1. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G running binary 1 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 8 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

    Other builds and changelog for Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G

    No changelog details available.

    • Stability and reliability
    Device behavior has been improved.
    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

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

    One UI 8.0 (Android 16)
    Personalization

    Enhanced Lock screen widgets
    Do more on your Lock screen with brief widgets. 2 x 2 size widgets are now available, and the widget area is now larger so you can add even more widgets. You can choose either a horizontal or vertical widget layout.

    Productivity

    Check stock prices without unlocking
    Stocks you follow on Google Finance with big price changes will appear on your Now bar at the end of the trading day.

    Easier file sharing with Quick Share
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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.

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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.

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