Samsung SM-G973W Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-G973W firmware?
G973WVLU9IXJ1, released October 4, 2024 with Android 12. It is a feature update on bootloader binary 9. The archive holds 20 official builds across 18 regions (CSC).
Is the Samsung SM-G973W still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since October 2024, so Android 12 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-G973W firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 9:
- Binary 9 — since May 2024
All SM-G973W firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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G973WVLU9IXJ1
Feature update
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9 | RWC | 12 |
2024-10-04 | Download |
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G973WVLU9IXJ1
Feature update
|
9 | SOL | 12 |
2024-10-04 | Download |
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G973WVLU9IXJ1
Feature update
|
9 | SPC | 12 |
2024-10-04 | Download |
|
G973WVLU9IXJ1
Feature update
|
9 | TLS | 12 |
2024-10-04 | Download |
|
G973WVLU9IXJ1
Feature update
|
9 | VMC | 12 |
2024-10-04 | Download |
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G973WVLU9IXJ1
Feature update
|
9 | VTR | 12 |
2024-10-04 | Download |
|
G973WVLU9IXJ1
Feature update
|
9 | XAC | 12 |
2024-10-04 | Download |
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G973WVLU9IXJ1
Feature update
|
9 | FIZ | 12 |
2024-10-04 | Download |
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G973WVLU9IXJ1
Feature update
|
9 | BMC | 12 |
2024-10-04 | Download |
|
G973WVLU9IXJ1
Feature update
|
9 | BWA | 12 |
2024-10-04 | Download |
|
G973WVLU9IXJ1
Feature update
|
9 | CHR | 12 |
2024-10-04 | Download |
|
G973WVLU9IXJ1
Feature update
|
9 | ESK | 12 |
2024-10-04 | Download |
|
G973WVLU9IXJ1
Feature update
|
9 | FMC | 12 |
2024-10-04 | Download |
|
G973WVLU9IXJ1
Feature update
|
9 | GLW | 12 |
2024-10-04 | Download |
|
G973WVLU9IXJ1
Feature update
|
9 | KDO | 12 |
2024-10-04 | Download |
|
G973WVLU9IXJ1
Feature update
|
9 | MTB | 12 |
2024-10-04 | Download |
|
G973WVLU9IXJ1
Feature update
|
9 | PMB | 12 |
2024-10-04 | Download |
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G973WVLU9IXJ1
Feature update
|
9 | PCM | 12 |
2024-10-04 | Download |
|
G973WVLU9IXE1
Feature update
|
9 | TLS | 12 |
2024-06-18 | Download |
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G973WVLU9IXE1
Feature update
|
9 | VMC | 12 |
2024-06-18 | Download |
Latest SM-G973W Firmware by Region
The newest build for each region (CSC) code. Not sure which region your phone uses? See the CSC code guide.
| Region | Latest build | Bit | Android | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC | G973WVLU9IXJ1 | 9 | 12 | 2024-10-04 |
| BWA | G973WVLU9IXJ1 | 9 | 12 | 2024-10-04 |
| CHR | G973WVLU9IXJ1 | 9 | 12 | 2024-10-04 |
| ESK | G973WVLU9IXJ1 | 9 | 12 | 2024-10-04 |
| FIZ | G973WVLU9IXJ1 | 9 | 12 | 2024-10-04 |
| FMC | G973WVLU9IXJ1 | 9 | 12 | 2024-10-04 |
| GLW | G973WVLU9IXJ1 | 9 | 12 | 2024-10-04 |
| KDO | G973WVLU9IXJ1 | 9 | 12 | 2024-10-04 |
| MTB | G973WVLU9IXJ1 | 9 | 12 | 2024-10-04 |
| PCM | G973WVLU9IXJ1 | 9 | 12 | 2024-10-04 |
| PMB | G973WVLU9IXJ1 | 9 | 12 | 2024-10-04 |
| RWC | G973WVLU9IXJ1 | 9 | 12 | 2024-10-04 |
| SOL | G973WVLU9IXJ1 | 9 | 12 | 2024-10-04 |
| SPC | G973WVLU9IXJ1 | 9 | 12 | 2024-10-04 |
| TLS | G973WVLU9IXJ1 | 9 | 12 | 2024-10-04 |
| VMC | G973WVLU9IXJ1 | 9 | 12 | 2024-10-04 |
| VTR | G973WVLU9IXJ1 | 9 | 12 | 2024-10-04 |
| XAC | G973WVLU9IXJ1 | 9 | 12 | 2024-10-04 |
How to Flash SM-G973W Firmware
Put the Samsung SM-G973W 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 9 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.