Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G G990WVLSPIZI2
SM-G990W 3 countries Android 16

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G G990WVLSPIZI2 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G G990WVLSPIZI2 is an Android 16 firmware for Canada (BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC), FIZ, TBT. 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 G990WVLSNIZF1: bootloader binary raised from N (23) to P (25), so after installing it there is no way back to older builds; security patch 2026-10-05 instead of 2026-06-05. This is the newest build for SM-G990W.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 16Security updates until: Jan 28, 2027
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Android 16
OS Version
2026-10-06
Build Date
2026-10-05
Security patch
3
Countries
17
CSC codes
P (25)
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary P (25). 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#.
    MODEM/CP Version: G990WVLSPIZI2
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-G990W
    BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC Canada
    FIZ, TBT
    		G990WOYVPIZI2 2026-10-23 8.431 GiB
    SM-G990W_6_20261006165411_lidgl5o9qa_fac.zip

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    How to flash G990WVLSPIZI2

    • G990WVLSPIZI2 has bootloader binary P (25). Your device must run binary P (25) 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 G990WVLSPIZI2

    • 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: October 2026

    SMR Oct-2026 fixes 62 vulnerabilities, 9 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 45, Samsung Semiconductor: 4, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 13.

    Most severe Samsung fixes:

    • high Out-of-bounds write in libsmkvextractor.so prior to SMR Oct-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2026-21114)
    • high Use after free in WSM service prior to SMR Oct-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with system privilege. (CVE-2026-21120)
    • high Out-of-bounds write in libsamsungtts.so prior to SMR Oct-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2026-21122)

    All fixes and Galaxy models with this patch

    Rollout of G990WVLSPIZI2 by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (17) on the same day, October 23, 2026.

    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 11
    • Display diagonal16.3 cm (6.4")
    • Display resolution2340 x 1080 pixels
    • RAM8 GB
    • Rear camera resolution12 MP
    • Rear camera typeTriple camera
    • Battery capacity4500 mAh
    • Weight177 g

    Specifications of SM-G990B, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    G990WVLSPIZI2 is Android 16 firmware for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, released for Canada (BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC), FIZ, TBT. It includes the 2026-10-05 security patch. Samsung built it on 2026-10-06.

    SMR Oct-2026 fixes 62 vulnerabilities, 9 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 45, Samsung Semiconductor: 4, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 13.

    Yes. G990WVLSPIZI2 is the newest build for SM-G990W on SamFirm. The previous build was G990WVLSNIZF1.

    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 8.431 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G must be on bootloader binary P (25) or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary P (25). It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G running binary P (25) 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 P (25).

    Other builds and changelog for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

    • 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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