Samsung SM-A516B Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-A516B firmware?
A516BXXS9FXE3, released June 25, 2024 with Android 13. It is a security update on bootloader binary 9. The archive holds 20 official builds across 20 regions (CSC).
Is the Samsung SM-A516B still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since June 2024, so Android 13 is the last version this model got. The final builds below are still the best choice for a clean reinstall.
Can I downgrade the SM-A516B firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 9:
- Binary 9 — since May 2024
All SM-A516B firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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A516BXXS9FXE3
Security update
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9 | BRI | 13 |
2024-06-25 | Download |
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A516BXXS9FXE3
Security update
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9 | AMO | 13 |
2024-06-06 | Download |
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A516BXXS9FXE3
Security update
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9 | O2C | 13 |
2024-06-06 | Download |
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A516BXXS9FXE3
Security update
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9 | CNX | 13 |
2024-06-06 | Download |
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A516BXXS9FXE3
Security update
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9 | OMN | 13 |
2024-06-06 | Download |
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A516BXXS9FXE3
Security update
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9 | ITV | 13 |
2024-06-06 | Download |
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A516BXXS9FXE3
Security update
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9 | AUT | 13 |
2024-06-06 | Download |
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A516BXXS9FXE3
Security update
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9 | SFR | 13 |
2024-06-06 | Download |
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A516BXXS9FXE3
Security update
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9 | MET | 13 |
2024-06-06 | Download |
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A516BXXS9FXE3
Security update
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9 | O2U | 13 |
2024-06-06 | Download |
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A516BXXS9FXE3
Security update
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9 | ATL | 13 |
2024-06-06 | Download |
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A516BXXS9FXE3
Security update
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9 | PHE | 13 |
2024-06-06 | Download |
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A516BXXS9FXE3
Security update
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9 | FTM | 13 |
2024-06-06 | Download |
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A516BXXS9FXE3
Security update
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9 | BOG | 13 |
2024-06-06 | Download |
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A516BXXS9FXE3
Security update
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9 | XEF | 13 |
2024-06-06 | Download |
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A516BXXS9FXE3
Security update
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9 | 3IE | 13 |
2024-06-06 | Download |
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A516BXXS9FXE3
Security update
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9 | VDI | 13 |
2024-06-06 | Download |
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A516BXXS9FXE3
Security update
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9 | TSI | 13 |
2024-06-06 | Download |
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A516BXXS9FXE3
Security update
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9 | ORO | 13 |
2024-06-06 | Download |
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A516BXXS9FXE3
Security update
|
9 | ROM | 13 |
2024-06-06 | Download |
Latest SM-A516B 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3IE | A516BXXS9FXE3 | 9 | 13 | 2024-06-06 |
| AMO | A516BXXS9FXE3 | 9 | 13 | 2024-06-06 |
| ATL | A516BXXS9FXE3 | 9 | 13 | 2024-06-06 |
| AUT | A516BXXS9FXE3 | 9 | 13 | 2024-06-06 |
| BOG | A516BXXS9FXE3 | 9 | 13 | 2024-06-06 |
| BRI | A516BXXS9FXE3 | 9 | 13 | 2024-06-25 |
| CNX | A516BXXS9FXE3 | 9 | 13 | 2024-06-06 |
| FTM | A516BXXS9FXE3 | 9 | 13 | 2024-06-06 |
| ITV | A516BXXS9FXE3 | 9 | 13 | 2024-06-06 |
| MET | A516BXXS9FXE3 | 9 | 13 | 2024-06-06 |
| O2C | A516BXXS9FXE3 | 9 | 13 | 2024-06-06 |
| O2U | A516BXXS9FXE3 | 9 | 13 | 2024-06-06 |
| OMN | A516BXXS9FXE3 | 9 | 13 | 2024-06-06 |
| ORO | A516BXXS9FXE3 | 9 | 13 | 2024-06-06 |
| PHE | A516BXXS9FXE3 | 9 | 13 | 2024-06-06 |
| ROM | A516BXXS9FXE3 | 9 | 13 | 2024-06-06 |
| SFR | A516BXXS9FXE3 | 9 | 13 | 2024-06-06 |
| TSI | A516BXXS9FXE3 | 9 | 13 | 2024-06-06 |
| VDI | A516BXXS9FXE3 | 9 | 13 | 2024-06-06 |
| XEF | A516BXXS9FXE3 | 9 | 13 | 2024-06-06 |
How to Flash SM-A516B Firmware
Put the Samsung SM-A516B 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 9 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.