Samsung SM-G988W Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-G988W firmware?
G988WVLSCHYC1, released May 23, 2025 with Android 13. It is a security update on bootloader binary 12. The archive holds 20 official builds across 17 regions (CSC).
Is the Samsung SM-G988W still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since May 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-G988W firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 12:
- Binary 12 — since Dec 2024
All SM-G988W firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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G988WVLSCHYC1
Security update
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12 | ESK | 13 |
2025-05-23 | Download |
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G988WVLSCHYC1
Security update
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12 | FMC | 13 |
2025-05-23 | Download |
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G988WVLSCHYC1
Security update
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12 | VTR | 13 |
2025-05-23 | Download |
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G988WVLSCHYC1
Security update
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12 | XAC | 13 |
2025-05-23 | Download |
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G988WVLSCHYC1
Security update
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12 | TBT | 13 |
2025-05-23 | Download |
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G988WVLSCHYC1
Security update
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12 | TLS | 13 |
2025-05-23 | Download |
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G988WVLSCHYC1
Security update
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12 | BWA | 13 |
2025-05-23 | Download |
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G988WVLSCHYC1
Security update
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12 | FIZ | 13 |
2025-05-23 | Download |
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G988WVLSCHYC1
Security update
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12 | PCM | 13 |
2025-05-23 | Download |
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G988WVLSCHYC1
Security update
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12 | BMC | 13 |
2025-05-23 | Download |
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G988WVLSCHYC1
Security update
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12 | KDO | 13 |
2025-05-23 | Download |
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G988WVLSCHYC1
Security update
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12 | CHR | 13 |
2025-05-23 | Download |
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G988WVLSCHYC1
Security update
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12 | GLW | 13 |
2025-05-23 | Download |
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G988WVLSCHYC1
Security update
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12 | SOL | 13 |
2025-05-23 | Download |
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G988WVLSCHYC1
Security update
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12 | PMB | 13 |
2025-05-23 | Download |
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G988WVLSCHYC1
Security update
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12 | VMC | 13 |
2025-05-23 | Download |
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G988WVLSCHYC1
Security update
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12 | RWC | 13 |
2025-05-23 | Download |
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G988WVLSCHXL1
Security update
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12 | RWC | 13 |
2025-01-31 | Download |
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G988WVLSCHXL1
Security update
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12 | FMC | 13 |
2025-01-31 | Download |
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G988WVLSCHXL1
Security update
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12 | ESK | 13 |
2025-01-31 | Download |
Latest SM-G988W 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 | G988WVLSCHYC1 | 12 | 13 | 2025-05-23 |
| BWA | G988WVLSCHYC1 | 12 | 13 | 2025-05-23 |
| CHR | G988WVLSCHYC1 | 12 | 13 | 2025-05-23 |
| ESK | G988WVLSCHYC1 | 12 | 13 | 2025-05-23 |
| FIZ | G988WVLSCHYC1 | 12 | 13 | 2025-05-23 |
| FMC | G988WVLSCHYC1 | 12 | 13 | 2025-05-23 |
| GLW | G988WVLSCHYC1 | 12 | 13 | 2025-05-23 |
| KDO | G988WVLSCHYC1 | 12 | 13 | 2025-05-23 |
| PCM | G988WVLSCHYC1 | 12 | 13 | 2025-05-23 |
| PMB | G988WVLSCHYC1 | 12 | 13 | 2025-05-23 |
| RWC | G988WVLSCHYC1 | 12 | 13 | 2025-05-23 |
| SOL | G988WVLSCHYC1 | 12 | 13 | 2025-05-23 |
| TBT | G988WVLSCHYC1 | 12 | 13 | 2025-05-23 |
| TLS | G988WVLSCHYC1 | 12 | 13 | 2025-05-23 |
| VMC | G988WVLSCHYC1 | 12 | 13 | 2025-05-23 |
| VTR | G988WVLSCHYC1 | 12 | 13 | 2025-05-23 |
| XAC | G988WVLSCHYC1 | 12 | 13 | 2025-05-23 |
How to Flash SM-G988W Firmware
Put the Samsung SM-G988W 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 12 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.