Samsung SM-N986B Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-N986B firmware?
N986BXXSIHYH3, released September 8, 2025 for region O2U with Android 13. It is a security update on bootloader binary 18. The archive holds 1 official build for this region.
Is the Samsung SM-N986B still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since September 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-N986B firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 18:
- Binary 18 — since Aug 2025
SM-N986B firmware for region O2U
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
N986BXXSIHYH3
Security update
|
18 | O2U | 13 |
2025-09-08 | Download |
How to Flash SM-N986B Firmware
Put the Samsung SM-N986B 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 18 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.