SM-F946U1 9 countries Android 16

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 F946U1UES8GZE8 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 F946U1UES8GZE8 is an Android 16 firmware for 9 countries, 20 CSC codes. It is the same firmware configured per region and carrier (CSC). Find your country below, verify the file and download for free. Compared with the previous build F946U1UEU7GZE3: bootloader binary raised from 7 to 8, so after installing it there is no way back to older builds; security patch 2026-05-05 instead of 2026-04-05. A newer build for SM-F946U1 is available: F946U1UES8GZI1.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 17Security updates until: Jul 23, 2028
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Android 16
OS Version
2026-05-22
First release
other regions until 2026-06-12
2026-05-05
Security patch
9
Countries
20
CSC codes
8
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 8. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

All regional downloads

Pick your region (CSC) to download the matching firmware package.

Paste your current build number from Settings > About phone (About tablet) > Software information, or the output of *#1234#.
    Your CSC is in Settings → About phone (About tablet) → Software information, or dial *#1234#. The CSC sets your region's features and network bands. Download the firmware for your country.
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    MODEM/CP Version: F946U1UES8GZE8
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-F946U1
    ACG, AIO, ATT, CCT, LRA, TFN, TMB, TMK, USC, VZW, XAA, XAR United States
    ATC, CHA, DSA, DSH, FKR, XAG
    		F946U1OYM8GZE8 2026-05-22 2026-06-02 10.94 GiB
    SM-F946U1_5_20260522163131_ew1lzj19za_fac.zip
    SM-F946U1
    PCT Puerto Rico
    LLA
    		F946U1OWA8GZE8 2026-06-12 2026-06-16 11.011 GiB
    SM-F946U1_5_20260612003100_3r5cz57sss_fac.zip

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    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 13
    • Display diagonal19.3 cm (7.6")
    • Display resolution2176 x 1812 pixels
    • RAM12 GB
    • Rear camera resolution50 MP
    • Rear camera typeTriple camera
    • Battery capacity4400 mAh
    • Weight253 g

    Specifications of SM-F946B, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    What's new in F946U1UES8GZE8

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.

    How to flash F946U1UES8GZE8

    • F946U1UES8GZE8 has bootloader binary 8. Your device must run binary 8 or lower: it is the 5th character from the end of your current build number.
    • CSC: Use CSC for a clean install, to change the region (CSC code), to downgrade or to repair a device that does not boot.
    • HOME_CSC: Use HOME_CSC to update the same model and region while keeping your data. Back up anyway: a failed update can still require a reset.
    • The Download Mode key combo depends on the model: see all combos.
    Full flashing guide
    Beware: Manually flashing firmwares may brick your device. Use it at your own risk and follow our tutorial steps.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    F946U1UES8GZE8 is Android 16 firmware for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, released for 9 countries, 20 CSC codes. It includes the 2026-05-05 security patch. Samsung built it on 2026-05-22.

    No. A newer build for SM-F946U1 is available: F946U1UES8GZI1. Install it instead of F946U1UES8GZE8 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was F946U1UEU7GZE3.

    Download the package for your region (CSC) and unzip it. In Odin, load each file into the slot with the same name: BL, AP, CP (if the package has one) and CSC, or HOME_CSC to keep your data. Odin checks the built-in checksum of every .tar.md5 file before flashing. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 must be on bootloader binary 8 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 8. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 running binary 8 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 4 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

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    The device is protected with improved security.

    These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.

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    The device is protected with improved security.

    These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.

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    The device is protected with improved security.

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    The device is protected with improved security.

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    The device is protected with improved security.

    These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.

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