Samsung Galaxy S21 5G G991WVLS5DVK4
SM-G991W 3 countries Android 13

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G G991WVLS5DVK4 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G G991WVLS5DVK4 is an Android 13 firmware for Canada (BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC), FIZ, SJR. 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 G991WVLU5DVK3, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-G991W is available: G991WVLSJHZAA.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 15Security updates until: Jan 31, 2026
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Android 13
OS Version
2022-12-13
Build Date
3
Countries
17
CSC codes
5
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 5. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy S21 5G use bootloader binary J (19) (latest: G991WVLSJHZAA). If your device already runs binary J (19), 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: G991WVLS5DVK4
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-G991W
    BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC Canada
    FIZ, SJR
    		G991WOYV5DVK4 2022-12-13 6.958 GiB
    SM-G991W_3_20221123205840_65ptt90hih_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash G991WVLS5DVK4

    • G991WVLS5DVK4 has bootloader binary 5. Your device must run binary 5 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.

    Rollout of G991WVLS5DVK4 by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (17) on the same day, December 13, 2022.

    Device specifications

    • Display diagonal15.8 cm (6.2")
    • Display resolution2400 x 1080 pixels
    • Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X
    • RAM8 GB
    • Rear camera resolution12 MP
    • Rear camera typeTriple camera
    • Battery capacity4000 mAh
    • Weight171 g

    Specifications of SM-G991, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    G991WVLS5DVK4 is Android 13 firmware for Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, released for Canada (BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC), FIZ, SJR. Samsung built it on 2022-12-13.

    No. A newer build for SM-G991W is available: G991WVLSJHZAA. Install it instead of G991WVLS5DVK4 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was G991WVLU5DVK3.

    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 6.958 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G must be on bootloader binary 5 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 5. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy S21 5G running binary 5 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 14 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 S21 5G

    No changelog details available.
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