Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G X518USQSACYH2
SM-X518U 2 countries Android 15

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G X518USQSACYH2 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G X518USQSACYH2 is an Android 15 firmware for CHA, United States (ATT, 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 X518UVLSACYH2, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-X518U is available: X518USQSHEZI3.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 17Security updates until: Jul 2, 2028
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Android 15
OS Version
2025-08-26
First release
other regions until 2025-09-02
2025-08-01
Security patch
2
Countries
6
CSC codes
A (10)
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary A (10). Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G use bootloader binary H (17) (latest: X518USQSHEZI3). If your device already runs binary H (17), 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: X518USQSACYH2
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-X518U
    ATT United States
    		X518UOYNACYH2 2025-08-26 2025-08-26 7.833 GiB
    SM-X518U_3_20250814171841_4qziopsjgy_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-X518U
    CHA
    		X518UOYNACYH2 2025-09-02 2025-09-02 7.824 GiB
    SM-X518U_3_20250814170051_ks6q8eddth_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-X518U
    TMB United States
    		X518UOYNACYH2 2025-08-27 2025-08-29 7.833 GiB
    SM-X518U_3_20250814173731_52vxii6t2g_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-X518U
    TMK United States
    		X518UOYNACYH2 2025-08-27 2025-08-29 7.833 GiB
    SM-X518U_3_20250814175740_fcusa9icob_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-X518U
    USC United States
    		X518UOYNACYH2 2025-08-26 2025-09-03 7.836 GiB
    SM-X518U_3_20250814164310_k0pky4py7o_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-X518U
    VZW United States
    		X518UOYNACYH2 2025-09-02 2025-09-02 7.844 GiB
    SM-X518U_3_20250814155411_kx3yzrb8gd_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash X518USQSACYH2

    • X518USQSACYH2 has bootloader binary A (10). Your device must run binary A (10) 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 X518USQSACYH2

    • 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: August 2025

    SMR Aug-2025 fixes 36 vulnerabilities, 1 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 28, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 8.

    All fixes and Galaxy models with this patch

    Rollout of X518USQSACYH2 by region

    First release
    August 26, 2025
    Last region
    September 3, 2025
    Duration
    9 days
    Regions
    6
    1. Day 1 · · 1 region
      United StatesATT
    2. Day 4 · · 2 regions
      United StatesTMBTMK
    3. Day 8 · · 2 regions
      United StatesVZWCHA
    4. Day 9 · · 1 region
      United StatesUSC

    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 14
    • Display diagonal27.7 cm (10.9")
    • Display resolution2304 x 1440 pixels
    • Processor frequency2 GHz
    • Processor familySamsung Exynos
    • Processor model1380
    • Rear camera resolution8 MP
    • Rear camera typeSingle camera
    • Front camera resolution12 MP
    • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    • Weight526.1 g

    Frequently Asked Questions

    X518USQSACYH2 is Android 15 firmware for Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G, released for CHA, United States (ATT, TMB, TMK, USC, VZW). It includes the 2025-08-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2025-08-26.

    SMR Aug-2025 fixes 36 vulnerabilities, 1 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 28, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 8.

    No. A newer build for SM-X518U is available: X518USQSHEZI3. Install it instead of X518USQSACYH2 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was X518UVLSACYH2.

    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 S9 FE 5G must be on bootloader binary A (10) or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary A (10). It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G running binary A (10) or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 5 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 S9 FE 5G

    • 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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