Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G X518USQUDEZE6
SM-X518U 2 countries Android 16

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G X518USQUDEZE6 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G X518USQUDEZE6 is an Android 16 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 X518UVLUDEZE5, 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 17. Security updates until: Jul 23, 2028
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Android 16
OS Version
2026-05-20
Build Date
2026-05-05
Security patch
2
Countries
6
CSC codes
D (13)
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary D (13). 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: X518USQUDEZE6
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-X518U
    ATT United States
    X518UOYNDEZE6 — 2026-06-09 8.362 GiB
    SM-X518U_4_20260520154201_3bln3rpm15_fac.zip
    SM-X518U
    CHA
    X518UOYNDEZE6 — 2026-06-10 8.355 GiB
    SM-X518U_4_20260520152221_renpa14sic_fac.zip
    SM-X518U
    TMB United States
    X518UOYNDEZE6 — 2026-06-08 8.362 GiB
    SM-X518U_4_20260520162201_x5veqs007h_fac.zip
    SM-X518U
    TMK United States
    X518UOYNDEZE6 — 2026-06-08 8.362 GiB
    SM-X518U_4_20260520163951_rs6bf2trkm_fac.zip
    SM-X518U
    USC United States
    X518UOYNDEZE6 — 2026-06-16 8.365 GiB
    SM-X518U_4_20260520160350_ymhoupr1h8_fac.zip
    SM-X518U
    VZW United States
    X518UOYNDEZE6 2026-05-20 2026-06-11 8.373 GiB
    SM-X518U_4_20260520144611_10o3zi9dmq_fac.zip

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    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

    What's new in X518USQUDEZE6

    One UI 8.5
    Visual design

    Fresh new look
    One UI seamlessly integrates into your daily routine by combining immersive visuals with meaningful personalization for a more refined and sophisticated design. Transparent blur effects add depth and make content easier to navigate, while floating elements react organically to your workflow for a more focused experience. Through familiar and intuitive data visualization, One UI delivers a design that feels both personal and relatable, helping you focus on what matters.

    Bixby

    Smarter device control
    Talk to Bixby in your own words. Bixby is now better at finding the setting or feature you need, even if you don’t use exact commands or feature names. Just say what you need and let Bixby do the rest.

    Ask anything, anytime
    Whether you need a quick answer or detailed information, just ask Bixby for an instant response. There's no need to spend time on multiple searches or switching between apps.

    Conversation history
    Looking back at past conversations with Bixby is easier than ever. You can now access your conversation history from the side panel in the Bixby app.

    Camera

    New filters
    Three new filters are available to add vibrant film-like effects to your pictures.

    Home and Lock screens

    New downloadable wallpapers
    Discover new wallpapers featuring interactive elements. Wallpapers are downloadable so they don’t use up your storage space when not in use.

    More customizable clock fonts
    Personalize your Lock screen clock. You can now adjust the thickness of more font styles to match your preferred look.

    Weather

    Enhanced weather widget
    Quickly check upcoming precipitation in the Weather widget on your Home screen. The widget now shows a graph if precipitation is expected in the next few hours.

    Pollen index
    Check how much pollen is in the air to help manage your allergies. You can check pollen levels for trees, grass, and ragweed.

    Clock

    Weather alarm backgrounds
    Wake up to an alarm that gets you ready for the day’s weather. Your alarm screen can now show the current weather conditions as a background when it rings.

    Time zone converter
    Compare time zones at a glance. The new slider in the Clock app makes it easy to check the time difference between places around the world.

    Connectivity

    Storage Share
    Access your files anywhere. Files from your other Samsung phones, tablets, and PCs are available in the My Files app on your tablet. You can also access your tablet's files on other Samsung devices, even your TV.

    Auto Hotspot
    Share your tablet's internet connection more easily. You can now share your hotspot with your Samsung account family group, or create your own hotspot sharing group with anyone you choose.

    Family device sharing
    Easily connect and share files, screens, cameras, storage and more with your family. Family device sharing lets you use features like Quick Share, Camera Share, Storage Share, Auto Hotspot, and Multi control with Galaxy devices that belong to your family members.

    Quickly connect to Smart View devices
    Connect to your favorite display faster. You can now add a shortcut on your Home screen to instantly mirror your tablet’s screen to a TV or other display device.

    Quick Share

    Avoid unwanted sharing requests
    You can now set Quick Share to only receive files from other devices signed in to your Samsung account or Google account.

    Samsung Health

    Enhanced weekly reports
    See a fuller picture of your health each week. Weekly reports now include data from your medication tracker and mindfulness sessions.

    Upgraded sharing experience
    Share your workouts your way. Mix and match your exercise stats with photos from your workout to create the perfect social media post.

    Battery and power

    Revamped battery info
    See your battery use more clearly. The redesigned Battery settings screen makes it easier to check remaining time, charging status, and daily usage over the past week.

    Improved Power saving
    Use Power saving to make your battery last longer without charging. Choose Standard for moderate savings and customizable limits, or choose Maximum to turn off all non-essential features and make your battery last as long as possible.

    Security and privacy

    Turn off Auto blocker temporarily
    If you need to temporarily disable Auto blocker's security protection, a new option lets you turn it on automatically 30 minutes later so you don't forget.

    Check the security status of your devices
    Keep all your devices protected. Knox Matrix now shows when any of the supported devices signed in to your Samsung account need a software update for the latest security protections.

    Accessibility

    Easily control Bluetooth hearing aids
    Access settings for your Bluetooth hearing aids directly from the Accessibility shortcut. A pop-up will appear that lets you change your hearing program, turn Ambient sound on or off, and more.

    Control magnification with mouse or keyboard
    Keep what you need magnified in view with these new options. You can make the magnified area follow the cursor as you type or move when you change focus using the keyboard. When using a mouse, you can make the magnified area shift as you move the pointer to the edge of the screen.

    Dwell action and Corner actions
    The Auto action after pointer stops feature has been divided into 2 features. Dwell action lets you set custom actions when your mouse stops moving for a certain amount of time. Corner actions let you set a different action for each corner of the screen.

    Even more improvements

    More customizable quick panel
    Arrange your quick settings just the way you like them. You can now add, remove, reorder, and reorganize controls in the quick panel.

    Early alerts for reminders
    Get alerts before reminders are due to make sure you don’t forget important tasks. You can choose how far in advance to get an alert for each reminder.

    Insert tables in Samsung Notes
    Organize information in your notes with tables. You can adjust column widths, colors, and border designs while the auto calculation feature helps you stay productive and save time.

    Redesigned New tab page
    The page that appears when you open a new tab in Samsung Browser has been redesigned to help you quickly access the websites and features you need the most. The New tab page now shows the current security status as well as open tabs from Samsung Browser on other devices.

    Partial screen recording
    Include only what you need in your screen recordings. You can now select only the part of the screen that you want to record.

    Calculator nudges
    Save time on calculations. Numbers and formulas copied to your clipboard will be suggested when you open Calculator so you can enter them with a quick tap.

    Keep window sizes in DeX
    DeX now remembers your app window sizes and positions. When you open an app again, it appears just as you left it.

    How to flash X518USQUDEZE6

    • X518USQUDEZE6 has bootloader binary D (13). Your device must run binary D (13) 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.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    X518USQUDEZE6 is Android 16 firmware for Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G, released for CHA, United States (ATT, TMB, TMK, USC, VZW). It includes the 2026-05-05 security patch. Samsung built it on 2026-05-20.

    No. A newer build for SM-X518U is available: X518USQSHEZI3. Install it instead of X518USQUDEZE6 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was X518UVLUDEZE5.

    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 D (13) or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary D (13). It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G running binary D (13) or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 4 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
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    These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.

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    The device is protected with improved security.

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

    • 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
    The device is protected with improved security.

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

    • 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.

    • 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 8.5
    Visual design

    Fresh new look
    One UI seamlessly integrates into your daily routine by combining immersive visuals with meaningful personalization for a more refined and sophisticated design. Transparent blur effects add depth and make content easier to navigate, while floating elements react organically to your workflow for a more focused experience. Through familiar and intuitive data visualization, One UI delivers a design that feels both personal and relatable, helping you focus...

    One UI 8.5
    Visual design

    Fresh new look
    One UI seamlessly integrates into your daily routine by combining immersive visuals with meaningful personalization for a more refined and sophisticated design. Transparent blur effects add depth and make content easier to navigate, while floating elements react organically to your workflow for a more focused experience. Through familiar and intuitive data visualization, One UI delivers a design that feels both personal and relatable, helping you focus...

    • 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
    The device is protected with improved security.

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

    • 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
    The device is protected with improved security.

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

    • 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
    The device is protected with improved security.

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

    • 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
    The device is protected with improved security.

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

    • 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
    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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