Software update for the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516U)
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Software update for the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516U)

Latest update
Getting started
Update & verify software
Previous update

Latest update

  • Release date: May 29, 2024
  • Android version: Android 13

 

  • Security Patch Level (SPL): May 1, 2024
  • Baseband version: A516USQSFGXE3

 

Getting started

  • Make sure you’re in the U.S. and on our wireless network.
  • You can download the update via Firmware Over the Air (FOTA).
  • You must connect your device to Wi-Fi® to download the update.
  • Although there should be no impacts to settings or data, we recommend that you back up your media files to an SD card, a computer, or using a favorite application, prior to upgrading the software.

Update & verify software

Update software

  1. Make sure your device is fully charged and connected to Wi-Fi.
  2. Swipe down from the Notification bar and select Settings.
  3. Scroll to and select Software update.
  4. Select Check for updates, then OK.
  5. Follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the update. The device automatically restarts once the new software successfully installs.

Verify software update

  1. Swipe down from the Notification bar and select Settings.
  2. Scroll to and select About phone, then Software information.
  3. If the Android and Baseband versions don't match the current update details; perform additional updated until they do.

Troubleshoot software update

Previous update

DateDetails
March 1, 2024
  • Android version: 13
  • Baseband version: A516USQSEGXC2
July 29, 2021
  • Android version: 11
  • Baseband: A516USQU6DUG9
June 9, 2021
  • Android version: Android 11
  • Baseband: A516USQU6DUE2

 

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