SM-X236C 1 country Android 16

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G X236CZCU2AZA4 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G X236CZCU2AZA4 is an Android 16 firmware for China (CHC). 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 X236CZCU1AYL1: bootloader binary raised from 1 to 2, so after installing it there is no way back to older builds. A newer build for SM-X236C is available: X236CZCS5BZF2.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 23Security updates until: Dec 1, 2032
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Android 16
OS Version
2026-01-20
Build Date
2026-01-01
Security patch
1
Countries
1
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 Tab A11+ 5G use bootloader binary 5 (latest: X236CZCS5BZF2). If your device already runs binary 5, 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: X236CZCU2AZA4
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-X236C
    CHC China
    		X236CCHC2AZA4 2026-02-03 7.758 GiB
    SM-X236C_1_20260120201141_mfj2vmx0zp_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash X236CZCU2AZA4

    • X236CZCU2AZA4 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 X236CZCU2AZA4

    • Stability and reliability
    Device behavior has been improved.
    • 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: January 2026

    SMR Jan-2026 fixes 32 vulnerabilities, 2 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 21, Samsung Semiconductor: 4, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 7.

    Most severe Samsung fixes:

    • high Improper input validation in SecSettings prior to SMR Jan-2026 Release 1 allows local attacker to access file with system privilege. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability. (CVE-2026-20969)
    • high Use After Free in PROCA driver prior to SMR Jan-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2026-20971)
    • high Out-of-bounds read in libimagecodec.quram.so prior to SMR Jan-2026 Release 1 allows remote attacker to access out-of-bounds memory. (CVE-2026-20973)

    All fixes and Galaxy models with this patch

    Device specifications

    • Display diagonal27.9 cm (11")
    • Display resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
    • Rear camera resolution8 MP
    • Rear camera typeSingle camera
    • Front camera resolution5 MP
    • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    • Weight482 g

    Specifications of SM-X236B, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    X236CZCU2AZA4 is Android 16 firmware for Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G, released for China (CHC). It includes the 2026-01-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2026-01-20.

    SMR Jan-2026 fixes 32 vulnerabilities, 2 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 21, Samsung Semiconductor: 4, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 7.

    No. A newer build for SM-X236C is available: X236CZCS5BZF2. Install it instead of X236CZCU2AZA4 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was X236CZCU1AYL1.

    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 download is 7.758 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G must be on bootloader binary 2 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 2. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G running binary 2 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 2.

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    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.

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

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

    No changelog details available.
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