Samsung Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-G985F firmware?
G985FXXSNHYB1, released April 15, 2025 for region ALE with Android 13. It is a security update on bootloader binary 23. The archive holds 1 official build for this region.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S20+ still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since April 2025, so Android 13 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-G985F firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 23:
- Binary 23 — since Feb 2025
SM-G985F firmware for region ALE
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
G985FXXSNHYB1
Security update
|
23 | ALE | 13 |
2025-04-15 | Download |
How to Flash SM-G985F Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy S20+ 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 23 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.