Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 F971WVLS2AZH7
SM-F971W 2 countries Android 17

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 F971WVLS2AZH7 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 F971WVLS2AZH7 is an Android 17 firmware for Canada (BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, XAC), FIZ. 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 F971WVLU1AZGJ: bootloader binary raised from 1 to 2, so after installing it there is no way back to older builds; security patch 2026-08-05 instead of 2026-06-05. A newer build for SM-F971W is available: F971WVLU3AZI5.

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Android 17
OS Version
2026-08-10
Build Date
2026-08-05
Security patch
2
Countries
11
CSC codes
2
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 2. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 use bootloader binary 3 (latest: F971WVLU3AZI5). If your device already runs binary 3, 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: F971WVLS2AZH7
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-F971W
    BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, XAC Canada
    FIZ
    		F971WOYV2AZH7 2026-08-14 17.049 GiB
    SM-F971W_1_20260810190652_a9cpcvuwwu_fac.zip

    No matching downloads

    How to flash F971WVLS2AZH7

    • F971WVLS2AZH7 has bootloader binary 2. Your device must run binary 2 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 F971WVLS2AZH7

    • 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: August 2026

    SMR Aug-2026 fixes 54 vulnerabilities, 8 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 38, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 16.

    Most severe Samsung fixes:

    • high Improper access control in Weaver prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to cause device inoperability. (CVE-2026-21064)
    • high Improper input validation in Galaxy Themes prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows physical attackers to launch arbitrary activity. (CVE-2026-21073)

    All fixes and Galaxy models with this patch

    Rollout of F971WVLS2AZH7 by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (11) on the same day, August 14, 2026.

    Device specifications

    • Display diagonal19.3 cm (7.6")
    • Display resolution1848 x 2448 pixels
    • RAM12 GB
    • Rear camera resolution50 MP
    • Rear camera typeDual camera
    • Battery capacity4800 mAh
    • Weight201 g

    Specifications of SM-F971B, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    F971WVLS2AZH7 is Android 17 firmware for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, released for Canada (BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, XAC), FIZ. It includes the 2026-08-05 security patch. Samsung built it on 2026-08-10.

    SMR Aug-2026 fixes 54 vulnerabilities, 8 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 38, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 16.

    No. A newer build for SM-F971W is available: F971WVLU3AZI5. Install it instead of F971WVLS2AZH7 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was F971WVLU1AZGJ.

    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 17.049 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 must be on bootloader binary 2 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 2. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 running binary 2 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". No other build of this model uses binary 2.

    Other builds and changelog for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

    • Stability and reliability
    Device behavior has been improved.
    • 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.

    • Stability and reliability
    Device behavior has been improved.

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

    No changelog details available.
    Model firmware by region