SM-F966U1 8 countries Android 16

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 F966U1UESABZE3 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 F966U1UESABZE3 is an Android 16 firmware for 8 countries, 19 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 F966U1UEU9BZDN: bootloader binary raised from 9 to A (10), 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-F966U1 is available: F966U1UESDCZJ1.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 23Security updates until: Jul 2, 2032
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Android 16
OS Version
2026-05-14
Build Date
2026-05-05
Security patch
8
Countries
19
CSC codes
A (10)
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary A (10). Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 use bootloader binary D (13) (latest: F966U1UESDCZJ1). If your device already runs binary D (13), this build cannot be flashed.

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#.
    MODEM/CP Version: F966U1UESABZE3
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-F966U1
    ACG, AIO, ATT, CCT, LRA, TFN, TMB, TMK, USC, VZW, XAA, XAR United States
    ATC, CHA, DSA, DSG, DSH, FKR, XAG
    		F966U1OYMABZE3 2026-05-26 17.091 GiB
    SM-F966U1_2_20260514112251_mf3j86ky50_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash F966U1UESABZE3

    • F966U1UESABZE3 has bootloader binary A (10). Your device must run binary A (10) 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.

    What's new in F966U1UESABZE3

    • 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 patch: May 2026

    SMR May-2026 fixes 36 vulnerabilities, 2 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 29, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 7.

    Most severe Samsung fixes:

    • high Improper input validation in FacAtFunction in Galaxy Watch prior to SMR May-2026 Release 1 allows local attacker to execute arbitrary code with system privilege. (CVE-2026-21019)

    All fixes and Galaxy models with this patch

    Rollout of F966U1UESABZE3 by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (19) on the same day, May 26, 2026.

    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 16.0
    • Display diagonal20.3 cm (8")
    • Display resolution2184 x 1968 pixels
    • RAM12 GB
    • Rear camera resolution200 MP
    • Rear camera typeTriple camera
    • Battery capacity4400 mAh
    • Weight215 g

    Specifications of SM-F966B, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    F966U1UESABZE3 is Android 16 firmware for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, released for 8 countries, 19 CSC codes. It includes the 2026-05-05 security patch. Samsung built it on 2026-05-14.

    SMR May-2026 fixes 36 vulnerabilities, 2 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 29, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 7.

    No. A newer build for SM-F966U1 is available: F966U1UESDCZJ1. Install it instead of F966U1UESABZE3 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was F966U1UEU9BZDN.

    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 download is 17.091 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 must be on bootloader binary A (10) or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary A (10). It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 running binary A (10) or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 1 other build of this model uses the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

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    The device is protected with improved security.

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    • 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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