Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G X218USQSCEZE8
SM-X218U 2 countries Android 16

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G X218USQSCEZE8 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G X218USQSCEZE8 is an Android 16 firmware for CHA, United States (ATT, CCT, TFN, TMB, TMK, 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 X218UVLSCEZE8, 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 2, 2027
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Android 16
OS Version
2026-05-28
First release
other regions until 2026-06-15
2026-05-05
Security patch
2
Countries
8
CSC codes
C (12)
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary C (12). 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: X218USQSCEZE8
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-X218U
    ATT United States
    		X218UOYNCEZE8 2026-05-28 2026-06-11 5.992 GiB
    SM-X218U_4_20260528170021_814jjdwsym_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-X218U
    CCT United States
    		X218UOYNCEZE8 2026-05-28 2026-06-11 6.227 GiB
    SM-X218U_4_20260528162151_yqzipm56yw_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-X218U
    CHA
    		X218UOYNCEZE8 2026-05-28 2026-06-11 5.983 GiB
    SM-X218U_4_20260528163742_ityxbspzw3_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-X218U
    TFN United States
    		X218UOYNCEZE8 2026-06-15 2026-06-16 5.9 GiB
    SM-X218U_3_20260615200130_g8p3z6l4b8_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-X218U
    TMB United States
    		X218UOYNCEZE8 2026-05-29 2026-06-11 5.992 GiB
    SM-X218U_4_20260529215211_j1bc98nm7r_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-X218U
    TMK United States
    		X218UOYNCEZE8 2026-05-29 2026-06-11 5.992 GiB
    SM-X218U_4_20260529220241_1jbzwzcc69_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-X218U
    USC United States
    		X218UOYNCEZE8 2026-05-28 2026-06-24 5.995 GiB
    SM-X218U_4_20260528011710_25v3ltg79h_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-X218U
    VZW United States
    		X218UOYNCEZE8 2026-05-28 2026-06-15 6.017 GiB
    SM-X218U_4_20260528160041_oi7k50jb8r_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash X218USQSCEZE8

    • X218USQSCEZE8 has bootloader binary C (12). Your device must run binary C (12) 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 X218USQSCEZE8

    • 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 patch: May 2026

    SMR May-2026 fixes 36 vulnerabilities, 2 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 29, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 7.

    Most severe Samsung fixes:

    • high Improper input validation in FacAtFunction in Galaxy Watch prior to SMR May-2026 Release 1 allows local attacker to execute arbitrary code with system privilege. (CVE-2026-21019)

    All fixes and Galaxy models with this patch

    Rollout of X218USQSCEZE8 by region

    First release
    June 11, 2026
    Last region
    June 24, 2026
    Duration
    14 days
    Regions
    8
    1. Day 1 · · 5 regions
      United StatesATTCCTTMBTMKCHA
    2. Day 5 · · 1 region
      United StatesVZW
    3. Day 6 · · 1 region
      United StatesTFN
    4. Day 14 · · 1 region
      United StatesUSC

    Frequently Asked Questions

    X218USQSCEZE8 is Android 16 firmware for Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G, released for CHA, United States (ATT, CCT, TFN, TMB, TMK, USC, VZW). It includes the 2026-05-05 security patch. Samsung built it on 2026-05-28.

    SMR May-2026 fixes 36 vulnerabilities, 2 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 29, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 7.

    No. A newer build for SM-X218U is available: X218USQUDEZJ1. Install it instead of X218USQSCEZE8 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was X218UVLSCEZE8.

    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 C (12) or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary C (12). It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G running binary C (12) or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 3 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.

    Model firmware by region