Samsung SM-N986U1 Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-N986U1 firmware?
N986U1UESEHYH1, released September 3, 2025 with Android 13. It is a security update on bootloader binary 14. The archive holds 20 official builds across 20 regions (CSC).
Is the Samsung SM-N986U1 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-N986U1 firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 14:
- Binary 14 — since Aug 2025
All SM-N986U1 firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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N986U1UESEHYH1
Security update
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14 | PCT | 13 |
2025-09-03 | Download |
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N986U1UESEHYH1
Security update
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14 | ACG | 13 |
2025-09-01 | Download |
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N986U1UESEHYH1
Security update
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14 | LRA | 13 |
2025-09-01 | Download |
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N986U1UESEHYH1
Security update
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14 | SPR | 13 |
2025-08-28 | Download |
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N986U1UESEHYH1
Security update
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14 | XAS | 13 |
2025-08-28 | Download |
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N986U1UESEHYH1
Security update
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14 | BST | 13 |
2025-08-28 | Download |
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N986U1UESEHYH1
Security update
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14 | ATC | 13 |
2025-08-28 | Download |
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N986U1UESEHYH1
Security update
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14 | AIO | 13 |
2025-08-28 | Download |
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N986U1UESEHYH1
Security update
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14 | XAA | 13 |
2025-08-28 | Download |
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N986U1UESEHYH1
Security update
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14 | VZW | 13 |
2025-08-28 | Download |
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N986U1UESEHYH1
Security update
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14 | USC | 13 |
2025-08-28 | Download |
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N986U1UESEHYH1
Security update
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14 | FKR | 13 |
2025-08-28 | Download |
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N986U1UESEHYH1
Security update
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14 | XAR | 13 |
2025-08-28 | Download |
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N986U1UESEHYH1
Security update
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14 | DSH | 13 |
2025-08-28 | Download |
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N986U1UESEHYH1
Security update
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14 | CHA | 13 |
2025-08-28 | Download |
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N986U1UESEHYH1
Security update
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14 | CCT | 13 |
2025-08-28 | Download |
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N986U1UESEHYH1
Security update
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14 | ATT | 13 |
2025-08-28 | Download |
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N986U1UESEHYH1
Security update
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14 | TMB | 13 |
2025-08-28 | Download |
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N986U1UESEHYH1
Security update
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14 | TFN | 13 |
2025-08-28 | Download |
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N986U1UESEHYH1
Security update
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14 | XAG | 13 |
2025-08-28 | Download |
Latest SM-N986U1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACG | N986U1UESEHYH1 | 14 | 13 | 2025-09-01 |
| AIO | N986U1UESEHYH1 | 14 | 13 | 2025-08-28 |
| ATC | N986U1UESEHYH1 | 14 | 13 | 2025-08-28 |
| ATT | N986U1UESEHYH1 | 14 | 13 | 2025-08-28 |
| BST | N986U1UESEHYH1 | 14 | 13 | 2025-08-28 |
| CCT | N986U1UESEHYH1 | 14 | 13 | 2025-08-28 |
| CHA | N986U1UESEHYH1 | 14 | 13 | 2025-08-28 |
| DSH | N986U1UESEHYH1 | 14 | 13 | 2025-08-28 |
| FKR | N986U1UESEHYH1 | 14 | 13 | 2025-08-28 |
| LRA | N986U1UESEHYH1 | 14 | 13 | 2025-09-01 |
| PCT | N986U1UESEHYH1 | 14 | 13 | 2025-09-03 |
| SPR | N986U1UESEHYH1 | 14 | 13 | 2025-08-28 |
| TFN | N986U1UESEHYH1 | 14 | 13 | 2025-08-28 |
| TMB | N986U1UESEHYH1 | 14 | 13 | 2025-08-28 |
| USC | N986U1UESEHYH1 | 14 | 13 | 2025-08-28 |
| VZW | N986U1UESEHYH1 | 14 | 13 | 2025-08-28 |
| XAA | N986U1UESEHYH1 | 14 | 13 | 2025-08-28 |
| XAG | N986U1UESEHYH1 | 14 | 13 | 2025-08-28 |
| XAR | N986U1UESEHYH1 | 14 | 13 | 2025-08-28 |
| XAS | N986U1UESEHYH1 | 14 | 13 | 2025-08-28 |
How to Flash SM-N986U1 Firmware
Put the Samsung SM-N986U1 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 14 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.