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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (Asia/Africa)

Brand samsung
Codename sm-a166e
Region MID,KSA,TUN,XSG
Official Firmware

Download Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (Asia/Africa) Firmware

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (Asia/Africa) • Region: MID,KSA,TUN,XSG

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Firmware Downloads

Find and download official MIUI firmware for Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (Asia/Africa) (sm-a166e). All firmware files include MD5 hash verification and are available for direct download.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (Asia/Africa)

Version Method Size Release Date MD5 Hash Download
A166EXXS8CZDG/A166EOJM8CZDG/A166EXXS8CZDG Odin 223 B N/A
A166EXXS7CZB6/A166EOJM7CZB6/A166EXXS7CZB4 Odin 756 B N/A
A166EXXS6CZA8/A166EOJM6CZA8/A166EXXS6CZA8 Odin 230 B N/A
A166EXXS5CYL1/A166EOJM5CYL1/A166EXXS5CYL1 Odin 240 B N/A
A166EXXU4CYI8/A166EOJM4CYI8/A166EXXU4CYI8 Odin 226 B N/A
A166EXXS4CYJ1/A166EOJM4CYJ1/A166EXXS4CYJ1 Odin 256 B N/A
A166EXXS4BYG1/A166EOJM4BYG1/A166EXXS4BYG1 Odin 1 B N/A
A166EXXU3AXK6/A166EOJM3AXK6/A166EXXU3AXK6 Odin 252 B N/A
A166EXXS3AYA2/A166EOJM3AYA2/A166EXXS3AYA2 Odin 233 B N/A
A166EXXS3AYE1/A166EOJM3AYE1/A166EXXS3AYE1 Odin 2 B N/A
A166EXXS3AYC1/A166EOJM3AYC1/A166EXXS3AYC1 Odin 223 B N/A
A166EXXU3BYEC/A166EOJM3BYEC/A166EXXU3BYEC Odin 231 B N/A
A166EXXU2AXJ2/A166EOJM2AXJ2/A166EXXU2AXJ2 Odin 271 B N/A
A166EXXU1AXI6/A166EOJM1AXI6/A166EXXU1AXI6 Odin 272 B N/A

Device Specifications

NetworkTechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International
 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked
5G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
 2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
LaunchAnnounced2024, October 07
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, October 25
BodyDimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight200 g (7.05 oz)
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM· Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
 IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)
DisplayTypeSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Size6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
ProtectionMohs level 5
PlatformOSAndroid 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
ChipsetExynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) or Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2
MemoryCard slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Main CameraTriple50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
2 MP (macro)
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie cameraSingle13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video1080p@30fps
SoundLoudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No
CommsWLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFCYes (market/region dependent)
RadioNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
FeaturesSensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
 Virtual proximity sensing
BatteryType5000 mAh
Charging25W wired
MiscColorsBlue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green
ModelsSM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS, SM-A166W, SM-A166U, SM-A166U1
SAR EU0.38 W/kg (head)     0.94 W/kg (body)    
Price$ 199.99 / € 160.33 / £ 149.99 / ₹ 16,500
Our TestsPerformance AnTuTu: 368854 (v9), 435895 (v10)
GeekBench: 2090 (v5), 2042 (v6)
3DMark: 360 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display 824 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker -25.7 LUFS (Very good)
Battery
Active use score 12:08h
EU LABELEnergyClass B
Battery43:30h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fallClass B (180 falls)
RepairabilityClass C
Data source: GSMArena

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How to Flash Firmware

Steps to Install Firmware:

  1. Download the ROM: Choose the appropriate firmware version above for your device region
  2. Backup Your Data: All data will be erased during flashing
  3. Unlock Bootloader: Required for some devices (check device-specific requirements)
  4. Download Tools: Download MIUI Flash Tool or use ADB/Fastboot
  5. Flash the ROM: Follow the tool's instructions to flash the downloaded firmware
  6. Verify: Restart and verify successful installation

⚠️ Warning: Flashing custom ROMs may void your warranty. Proceed at your own risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe to flash official firmware?

A: Yes, flashing official firmware is generally safe and won't void your warranty if done through official methods.

Q: What's the difference between Recovery and Fastboot ROMs?

A: Recovery ROMs are flashed from recovery mode, while Fastboot ROMs require bootloader unlock and ADB tools.

Q: Can I downgrade to an older firmware version?

A: Some devices allow downgrading, but it depends on the device and region. Check device-specific forums first.

Q: What if flashing fails?

A: If flashing fails, try using the official tool, ensure USB drivers are installed, and check device compatibility.