Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G G988WVLS8HWK2
SM-G988W 4 countries Android 13

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G G988WVLS8HWK2 Firmware

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G G988WVLS8HWK2 is an Android 13 firmware for 4 countries, 18 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 G988WVLS7HWK1: bootloader binary raised from 7 to 8, so after installing it there is no way back to older builds; security patch 2023-12-01 instead of 2023-11-01. A newer build for SM-G988W is available: G988WVLSCHYC1.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 13Security updates until: Mar 12, 2024
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Android 13
OS Version
2023-12-08
Build Date
2023-12-01
Security patch
4
Countries
18
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 Ultra 5G use bootloader binary C (12) (latest: G988WVLSCHYC1). 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: G988WVLS8HWK2
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-G988W
    BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC Canada
    FIZ, SJR, TBT
    		G988WOYV8HWK2 2023-12-08 6.756 GiB
    SM-G988W_4_20231130003930_65juk6v9iw_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash G988WVLS8HWK2

    • G988WVLS8HWK2 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 G988WVLS8HWK2

    · Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
    · New and / or enhanced features.
    · Further improvements to performance.

    Rollout of G988WVLS8HWK2 by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (18) on the same day, December 8, 2023.

    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 10.0
    • Display diagonal17.5 cm (6.9")
    • Display resolution3200 x 1440 pixels
    • Display typeDynamic AMOLED
    • RAM12 GB
    • Rear camera resolution108 MP
    • Rear camera typeQuad camera
    • Battery capacity5000 mAh
    • Weight220 g

    Specifications of SM-G988B, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    G988WVLS8HWK2 is Android 13 firmware for Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, released for 4 countries, 18 CSC codes. It includes the 2023-12-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2023-12-08.

    No. A newer build for SM-G988W is available: G988WVLSCHYC1. Install it instead of G988WVLS8HWK2 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was G988WVLS7HWK1.

    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 6.756 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G must be on bootloader binary 8 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 8. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G running binary 8 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 3 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

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