Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G G9860ZCS8HXA2
SM-G9860 1 country Android 13

Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G G9860ZCS8HXA2 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G G9860ZCS8HXA2 is an Android 13 firmware for China (CHC). 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 G9860ZHS8HXA1, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-G9860 is available: G9860ZCUCHZE1.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 13Security updates until: Mar 31, 2024
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Android 13
OS Version
2024-01-11
Build Date
2023-12-01
Security patch
1
Countries
1
CSC codes
8
Bootloader binary

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

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G use bootloader binary C (12) (latest: G9860ZCUCHZE1). If your device already runs binary C (12), 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: G9860ZCS8HWL1
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-G9860
    CHC China
    		G9860OZL8HXA2 2024-01-23 8.033 GiB
    SM-G9860_5_20240111180240_arcg174z0r_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-G9860
    CHC China
    		G9860ZAC8HXA2 2024-01-23 8.097 GiB
    SM-G9860_14_20240111190250_980p04m403_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash G9860ZCS8HXA2

    • G9860ZCS8HXA2 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.

    What's new in G9860ZCS8HXA2

    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    - Device security has been further enhanced.

    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 10.0
    • Display diagonal17 cm (6.7")
    • Display resolution3200 x 1440 pixels
    • Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X
    • RAM12 GB
    • Rear camera resolution12 MP
    • Rear camera typeQuad camera
    • Battery capacity4500 mAh
    • Weight186 g

    Specifications of SM-G986, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    G9860ZCS8HXA2 is Android 13 firmware for Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G, released for China (CHC). It includes the 2023-12-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2024-01-11.

    No. A newer build for SM-G9860 is available: G9860ZCUCHZE1. Install it instead of G9860ZCS8HXA2 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was G9860ZHS8HXA1.

    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 S20+ 5G must be on bootloader binary 8 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 8. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G 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.

    Other builds and changelog for Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G

    • Stability and reliability
    Device behavior has been improved.

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

    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    - Device security has been further enhanced.

    • Overall stability of your device has been improved.

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