Samsung Leader 8 (SM-G9298) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-G9298 firmware?
G9298ZCU1ARG2, released July 17, 2018 with Android 6.0.1. It is a feature update on bootloader binary 1. The archive holds 10 official builds across 1 region (CSC). Each one is the full stock ROM (flash file) for Odin, not an OTA patch.
Is the Samsung Leader 8 still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since July 2018, so Android 6.0.1 is the last version this model got. The final builds below are still the best choice for a clean reinstall.
Can I downgrade the SM-G9298 firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 1:
- Binary 1 — since Jun 2017
All SM-G9298 firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
G9298ZCU1ARG2
Feature update
|
1 | CHC | 6.0.1 |
2018-07-17 | Download |
|
G9298ZCU1ARG2
Feature update
|
1 | CHC | 6.0.1 |
2018-07-17 | Download |
|
G9298ZCU1ARD1
Feature update
|
1 | CHC | 6.0.1 |
2018-04-02 | Download |
|
G9298ZCU1ARD1
Feature update
|
1 | CHC | 6.0.1 |
2018-04-02 | Download |
|
G9298ZCU1ARC2
Feature update
|
1 | CHC | 6.0.1 |
2018-03-09 | Download |
|
G9298ZCU1ARC2
Feature update
|
1 | CHC | 6.0.1 |
2018-03-09 | Download |
|
G9298ZCU1AQK2
Feature update
|
1 | CHC | 6.0.1 |
2017-11-24 | Download |
|
G9298ZCU1AQH2
Feature update
|
1 | CHC | 6.0.1 |
2017-08-09 | Download |
|
G9298ZCU1AQG2
Feature update
|
1 | CHC | 6.0.1 |
2017-07-20 | Download |
|
G9298ZCU1AQF6
Feature update
|
1 | CHC | 6.0.1 |
2017-06-16 | Download |
How to Flash SM-G9298 Firmware
Put the Samsung Leader 8 into Download Mode, load the BL, AP, CP and CSC files into Odin on a Windows PC and press Start. Pick a build with Bit 1 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.