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    Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236M) - PGU - A236MUBS2BWC2 firmware

    Samsung Galaxy A23 5G firmware A236MUBS2BWC2 is the Android 13 build for the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (model SM-A236M), released by Samsung for Guatemala (PGU). It was built on 7 March 2023, carries the 2023-02-01 Android security patch, has changelist 25491546. The package combines system build A236MUBS2BWC2 (AP/PDA) with CSC build A236MOWO2BVL2 for the PGU region code. SamMobile added this file to the firmware archive on 17 August 2026.

    Country
    Model SM-A236M
    Product Code PGU
    Security Patch 2023-02-01
    OS Version Android 13
    PDA A236MUBS2BWC2
    CSC A236MOWO2BVL2
    Build Date 2023-03-7
    Changelist 25491546
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    How to flash A236MUBS2BWC2 on the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236M)

    We recommend updating through Samsung's own tools: over-the-air (Settings › Software update) or Samsung Smart Switch on a PC. Flash the full firmware with Odin only when you are sure about the risks. A wrong region or a failed flash can brick the device, and SamMobile is not responsible for any damage.

    1. Download the firmware package above and extract the ZIP. It contains the AP (PDA), BL, CP and CSC files, plus a HOME_CSC file.
    2. Download and extract Odin on a Windows PC, and install the Samsung USB drivers if the PC does not detect the phone.
    3. Switch the device off and boot it into Download mode (usually Volume Up + Volume Down while connecting the USB cable, or Volume Down + Bixby + Power on older models).
    4. Open Odin. The ID:COM box turns blue when the device is connected.
    5. Load the files in their slots: BL, AP, CP and CSC. Use HOME_CSC to keep your apps and data, CSC to wipe the device.
    6. Leave Re-Partition unticked and click Start. The device reboots when Odin shows PASS. The first boot after a flash can take a few minutes.

    Step-by-step PDFs: 5-file firmware and 1-file firmware.

    What the build numbers mean

    PDA / AP (A236MUBS2BWC2) is the Android system build; its last three characters encode the year, month and revision. CSC (A236MOWO2BVL2) is the region and carrier configuration, and CP is the modem firmware. The product code PGU identifies the region or carrier this package was made for (Guatemala). Flashing a package for a different product code changes carrier features and can be refused by the bootloader, so pick the one that matches the CSC shown under Settings › About phone › Software information.