Samsung Galaxy A16 (SM-A165M) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-A165M firmware?
A165MUBSBDZI2, released October 1, 2026 with Android 16. It is a security update on bootloader binary 11. The archive holds 21 official builds across 20 regions (CSC). Each one is the full stock ROM (flash file) for Odin, not an OTA patch.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A16 still getting updates?
Yes. The newest build is from October 2026, and 5 of 20 regions already have a build from that month; the rest usually follow within a few weeks.
Can I downgrade the SM-A165M firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 11:
- Binary 11 — since Aug 2026
All SM-A165M firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A165MUBSBDZI2
Security update
|
11 | TCE | 16 |
2026-10-01 | Download |
|
A165MUBSBDZI2
Security update
|
11 | PGU | 16 |
2026-10-01 | Download |
|
A165MUBSBDZI2
Security update
|
11 | TMM | 16 |
2026-10-01 | Download |
|
A165MUBSBDZI2
Security update
|
11 | MXO | 16 |
2026-10-01 | Download |
|
A165MUBSBDZI2
Security update
|
11 | IUS | 16 |
2026-10-01 | Download |
|
A165MUBSBDZH6
Security update
|
11 | CTI | 16 |
2026-08-27 | Download |
|
A165MUBSBDZH6
Security update
|
11 | TPA | 16 |
2026-08-27 | Download |
|
A165MUBSBDZH6
Security update
|
11 | ZVV | 16 |
2026-08-27 | Download |
|
A165MUBSBDZH6
Security update
|
11 | PET | 16 |
2026-08-27 | Download |
|
A165MUBSBDZH6
Security update
|
11 | TGP | 16 |
2026-08-27 | Download |
|
A165MUBSBDZH6
Security update
|
11 | CGU | 16 |
2026-08-27 | Download |
|
A165MUBSBDZH6
Security update
|
11 | UYO | 16 |
2026-08-27 | Download |
|
A165MUBSBDZH6
Security update
|
11 | CHO | 16 |
2026-08-27 | Download |
|
A165MUBSBDZH6
Security update
|
11 | PSN | 16 |
2026-08-27 | Download |
|
A165MUBSBDZH6
Security update
|
11 | BVO | 16 |
2026-08-27 | Download |
|
A165MUBSBDZH6
Security update
|
11 | ARO | 16 |
2026-08-27 | Download |
|
A165MUBSBDZH6
Security update
|
11 | PSP | 16 |
2026-08-27 | Download |
|
A165MUBSBDZH6
Security update
|
11 | ECO | 16 |
2026-08-27 | Download |
|
A165MUBSBDZH6
Security update
|
11 | IUS | 16 |
2026-08-27 | Download |
|
A165MUBSBDZH6
Security update
|
11 | UFN | 16 |
2026-08-27 | Download |
|
A165MUBSBDZH6
Security update
|
11 | COO | 16 |
2026-08-27 | Download |
Latest SM-A165M Firmware by Region
The newest build for each region (CSC) code. Not sure which region your phone uses? See the CSC code guide.
| Region | Latest build | Bit | Android | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARO | A165MUBSBDZH6 | 11 | 16 | 2026-08-27 |
| BVO | A165MUBSBDZH6 | 11 | 16 | 2026-08-27 |
| CGU | A165MUBSBDZH6 | 11 | 16 | 2026-08-27 |
| CHO | A165MUBSBDZH6 | 11 | 16 | 2026-08-27 |
| COO | A165MUBSBDZH6 | 11 | 16 | 2026-08-27 |
| CTI | A165MUBSBDZH6 | 11 | 16 | 2026-08-27 |
| ECO | A165MUBSBDZH6 | 11 | 16 | 2026-08-27 |
| IUS | A165MUBSBDZI2 | 11 | 16 | 2026-10-01 |
| MXO | A165MUBSBDZI2 | 11 | 16 | 2026-10-01 |
| PET | A165MUBSBDZH6 | 11 | 16 | 2026-08-27 |
| PGU | A165MUBSBDZI2 | 11 | 16 | 2026-10-01 |
| PSN | A165MUBSBDZH6 | 11 | 16 | 2026-08-27 |
| PSP | A165MUBSBDZH6 | 11 | 16 | 2026-08-27 |
| TCE | A165MUBSBDZI2 | 11 | 16 | 2026-10-01 |
| TGP | A165MUBSBDZH6 | 11 | 16 | 2026-08-27 |
| TMM | A165MUBSBDZI2 | 11 | 16 | 2026-10-01 |
| TPA | A165MUBSBDZH6 | 11 | 16 | 2026-08-27 |
| UFN | A165MUBSBDZH6 | 11 | 16 | 2026-08-27 |
| UYO | A165MUBSBDZH6 | 11 | 16 | 2026-08-27 |
| ZVV | A165MUBSBDZH6 | 11 | 16 | 2026-08-27 |
How to Flash SM-A165M Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy A16 into Download Mode, load the BL, AP, CP and CSC files into Odin on a Windows PC and press Start. Pick a build with Bit 11 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.