Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G (SM-X218U) - FMC - X218UVLS6CYB2 firmware
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G firmware X218UVLS6CYB2 is the Android 14 build for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G (model SM-X218U), released by Samsung for Canada (Fido Mobile) (FMC). It was built on 13 February 2025, carries the 2025-02-01 Android security patch, has changelist 28693178. The package combines system build X218UVLS6CYB2 (AP/PDA) with CSC build X218UOYV6CYB2 for the FMC region code. The download is 5.5 GB and has MD5 checksum cc2088109e203f6f1d029cd34b45e142, so you can verify the file after downloading. SamMobile added this file to the firmware archive on 20 September 2026.
How to flash X218UVLS6CYB2 on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G (SM-X218U)
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.
- Download the firmware package above and extract the ZIP. It contains the AP (PDA), BL, CP and CSC files, plus a HOME_CSC file.
- Download and extract Odin on a Windows PC, and install the Samsung USB drivers if the PC does not detect the phone.
- 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).
- Open Odin. The ID:COM box turns blue when the device is connected.
- 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.
- 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 (X218UVLS6CYB2) is the Android system build; its last three characters encode the year, month and revision. CSC (X218UOYV6CYB2) is the region and carrier configuration, and CP is the modem firmware. The product code FMC identifies the region or carrier this package was made for (Canada (Fido Mobile)); our list of Samsung CSC codes maps every code to its country and carrier. 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.