Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B) Firmware - Samsung Firmware Monitor

Galaxy A16 5G

Device Information

Model	SM-A166B
Last Update	2025-07-23 12:10:34

Firmware Summary

This device has 6 firmware versions across multiple regions.

Last firmware check: 2025-07-23 12:10:34

Available Firmware Versions

Latest

2025-07-23 15 regions BL: S4 Date: 2025.07 Version: 1.1

Available in these regions:

TURKEY

FRANCE

CROATIA

EUROPE

SLOVENIA

PORTUGAL

FRANCE

POLAND

SERBIA MONTENEGRO

SLOVENIA

SERBIA MONTENEGRO

IRELAND

POLAND

AUSTRIA

EUROPE

2025-06-24 15 regions BL: U3 Date: 2025.06 Version: 1.1

Available in these regions:

SLOVENIA

CROATIA

FRANCE

EUROPE

PORTUGAL

SERBIA MONTENEGRO

POLAND

AUSTRIA

TURKEY

POLAND

SLOVENIA

IRELAND

EUROPE

FRANCE

SERBIA MONTENEGRO

2025-05-01 15 regions BL: U3 Date: 2025.05 Version: 1.12

Available in these regions:

POLAND

SERBIA MONTENEGRO

SLOVENIA

SERBIA MONTENEGRO

FRANCE

IRELAND

POLAND

FRANCE

EUROPE

PORTUGAL

CROATIA

TURKEY

AUSTRIA

SLOVENIA

2025-05-01 14 regions BL: S3 Date: 2025.05 Version: 0.1

Available in these regions:

EUROPE

AUSTRIA

POLAND

SLOVENIA

IRELAND

POLAND

CROATIA

PORTUGAL

SLOVENIA

FRANCE

SERBIA MONTENEGRO

FRANCE

SERBIA MONTENEGRO

2025-04-01 1 regions BL: S3 Date: 2025.04 Version: 0.1

Available in these regions:

TURKEY

2025-03-01 14 regions BL: S3 Date: 2025.03 Version: 0.1

Available in these regions:

PORTUGAL

IRELAND

EUROPE

SLOVENIA

SERBIA MONTENEGRO

POLAND

FRANCE

CROATIA

AUSTRIA

Download Firmware with GNSF

You can download firmware files using GNSF (Get New Samsung Firmware), a tool that allows direct firmware downloads from Samsung servers.

Download GNSF Tool

GUI Version (Windows) Console Version (Windows) GNSF Tool Info

Quick Command for This Device

Replace YOUR_IMEI with your device's IMEI and XAA with your region code.

Additional Options

-v VERSION - Specify version
--resume - Resume downloads
--no-decrypt - Skip decryption

IMEI Important: You should enter your complete IMEI number. While GNSF can attempt to generate missing digits if you provide only the first 8+ digits, this may not be sufficient for downloading firmware in all cases. Using your full IMEI ensures the highest success rate.

Important Flashing Info

To Keep Your Data When Flashing:

Always use HOME_CSC file instead of regular CSC file in Odin's CSC slot!

Region Compatibility:

You can safely flash firmware from any region (CSC) to your phone. In 99% of cases, it doesn't affect functionality and just updates the firmware version.

Firmware Components:

AP - System files
BL - Bootloader
CP - Modem/baseband
CSC - Region configuration (wipes data)
HOME_CSC - Region config (keeps data)

Detailed Flashing Guide