Samsung SM-G986B Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-G986B firmware?
G986BXXSNHYB1, released April 8, 2025 with Android 13. It is a security update on bootloader binary 23. The archive holds 20 official builds across 20 regions (CSC).
Is the Samsung SM-G986B 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-G986B 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
All SM-G986B firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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G986BXXSNHYB1
Security update
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23 | XSG | 13 |
2025-04-08 | Download |
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G986BXXSNHYB1
Security update
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23 | KSA | 13 |
2025-04-08 | Download |
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G986BXXSNHYB1
Security update
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23 | BTB | 13 |
2025-03-31 | Download |
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G986BXXSNHYB1
Security update
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23 | BTU | 13 |
2025-03-31 | Download |
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G986BXXSNHYB1
Security update
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23 | NEE | 13 |
2025-03-31 | Download |
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G986BXXSNHYB1
Security update
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23 | ATL | 13 |
2025-03-31 | Download |
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G986BXXSNHYB1
Security update
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23 | ATO | 13 |
2025-03-31 | Download |
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G986BXXSNHYB1
Security update
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23 | XEZ | 13 |
2025-03-31 | Download |
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G986BXXSNHYB1
Security update
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23 | PHN | 13 |
2025-03-31 | Download |
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G986BXXSNHYB1
Security update
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23 | SIO | 13 |
2025-03-31 | Download |
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G986BXXSNHYB1
Security update
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23 | DBT | 13 |
2025-03-31 | Download |
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G986BXXSNHYB1
Security update
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23 | PHE | 13 |
2025-03-31 | Download |
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G986BXXSNHYB1
Security update
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23 | LUX | 13 |
2025-03-31 | Download |
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G986BXXSNHYB1
Security update
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23 | VIP | 13 |
2025-03-31 | Download |
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G986BXXSNHYB1
Security update
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23 | TIM | 13 |
2025-03-31 | Download |
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G986BXXSNHYB1
Security update
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23 | MEO | 13 |
2025-03-31 | Download |
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G986BXXSNHYB1
Security update
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23 | TMH | 13 |
2025-03-31 | Download |
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G986BXXSNHYB1
Security update
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23 | XEH | 13 |
2025-03-31 | Download |
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G986BXXSNHYB1
Security update
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23 | O2C | 13 |
2025-03-31 | Download |
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G986BXXSNHYB1
Security update
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23 | BOG | 13 |
2025-03-31 | Download |
Latest SM-G986B 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | G986BXXSNHYB1 | 23 | 13 | 2025-03-31 |
| ATO | G986BXXSNHYB1 | 23 | 13 | 2025-03-31 |
| BOG | G986BXXSNHYB1 | 23 | 13 | 2025-03-31 |
| BTB | G986BXXSNHYB1 | 23 | 13 | 2025-03-31 |
| BTU | G986BXXSNHYB1 | 23 | 13 | 2025-03-31 |
| DBT | G986BXXSNHYB1 | 23 | 13 | 2025-03-31 |
| KSA | G986BXXSNHYB1 | 23 | 13 | 2025-04-08 |
| LUX | G986BXXSNHYB1 | 23 | 13 | 2025-03-31 |
| MEO | G986BXXSNHYB1 | 23 | 13 | 2025-03-31 |
| NEE | G986BXXSNHYB1 | 23 | 13 | 2025-03-31 |
| O2C | G986BXXSNHYB1 | 23 | 13 | 2025-03-31 |
| PHE | G986BXXSNHYB1 | 23 | 13 | 2025-03-31 |
| PHN | G986BXXSNHYB1 | 23 | 13 | 2025-03-31 |
| SIO | G986BXXSNHYB1 | 23 | 13 | 2025-03-31 |
| TIM | G986BXXSNHYB1 | 23 | 13 | 2025-03-31 |
| TMH | G986BXXSNHYB1 | 23 | 13 | 2025-03-31 |
| VIP | G986BXXSNHYB1 | 23 | 13 | 2025-03-31 |
| XEH | G986BXXSNHYB1 | 23 | 13 | 2025-03-31 |
| XEZ | G986BXXSNHYB1 | 23 | 13 | 2025-03-31 |
| XSG | G986BXXSNHYB1 | 23 | 13 | 2025-04-08 |
How to Flash SM-G986B Firmware
Put the Samsung SM-G986B 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.