Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-A236E firmware?
A236EXXSHEZI1, released September 22, 2026 for region BKD with Android 14. It is a security update on bootloader binary 17. The archive holds 2 official builds for this region.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G still getting updates?
Yes. The newest build is from September 2026.
Can I downgrade the SM-A236E firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. In the archive the binary of this model rose from 16 to 17:
- Binary 17 — since Sep 2026
- Binary 16 — since Aug 2026
A phone already on binary 17 rejects builds with a lower binary in Odin ("SW REV CHECK FAIL"), so it can go back to an earlier Android version only if that version has a binary 17 build. How to read a build number.
SM-A236E firmware for region BKD
How to Flash SM-A236E Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G 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 17 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.