
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G
The latest firmware for Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G (SM-X218B) is X218BXXUDEZGF with Android 16, released on September 14, 2026 for 1 region (CSC). Every official firmware build for SM-X218B, newest first: one row per build with all regions (CSC) that received it.
SM-X218B started on Android 13 and has received 2 major Android upgrades; it now runs Android 16. The newest build, X218BXXUDEZGF, was released on September 14, 2026 with the August 2026 security patch. Over the last 12 months SM-X218B received 7 builds, spread over 7 different months. Samsung guarantees security updates for this model until October 23, 2027.
• 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.
• 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.
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.
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.
• Security
The device is protected with improved security.
These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.
The device is protected with improved security.
These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.
Visual enhancements
Enjoy a more sophisticated and unique look. One UI 7 introduces a stunning redesign to key components including buttons, menus, notifications and control bars, providing a more consistent visual experience with curves and circles. Beautiful new colors, soft animations, and an innovative blur effect that's unique to One UI make information hierarchy clearer and help you focus on important information.
Reimagined Home screen
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• Stability and reliability
Device behavior has been improved.
• Security
The device is protected with improved security.
• Stability and reliability
Device behavior has been improved.
• Security
The device is protected with improved security.
• Security
The device is protected with improved security.
• Stability and reliability
Device behavior has been improved.
• Security
The device is protected with improved security.
• Security
The device is protected with improved security.
New wallpaper editing features
Decorate your wallpaper however you like. When you select an image to use as your wallpaper, you can now apply frames and effects.
Customize alarm alerts
Use an image, video, or AR emoji to create your own custom alert screens for each alarm. You can even change the layout of where the alarm information appears on the screen.
More stickers to personalize your calendar
You can now add up to 2 stickers for each date on y...
• The security of your device has been improved.
New button layout
The quick panel has a new layout that makes it easier to access the features you use most. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth now have their own dedicated buttons at the top of the screen, while visual features, like Dark mode and Eye comfort shield have been moved to the bottom. Other quick settings buttons appear in a customizable area in the middle.
Instantly access the full quick panel
By default, a compact quick panel with notifications ap...
The newest firmware for SM-X218B runs Android 16: build X218BXXUDEZGF, released on September 14, 2026.
The latest build for SM-X218B, X218BXXUDEZGF, was released on September 14, 2026 (1 month ago).
Over the last 12 months SM-X218B received 7 builds, with at least one new build in 7 different months.
Yes, all firmware files for SM-X218B are 100% official, original, and obtained directly from Samsung servers.
To flash SM-X218B, you need to download the appropriate firmware, put your device into Download Mode, and use the Odin tool to load the BL, AP, CP, and CSC files.
Downgrading is only possible if the bootloader version (binary bit) of the old firmware matches the current one. Always check the binary version before flashing SM-X218B.