Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G G9960ZHS7FXBC
SM-G9960 2 countries Android 14

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G G9960ZHS7FXBC Firmware

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G G9960ZHS7FXBC is an Android 14 firmware for Hong Kong SAR China (TGY), Taiwan (BRI). 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 G9960ZHS7FXAE: security patch 2024-03-01 instead of 2024-02-01. A newer build for SM-G9960 is available: G9960ZCUGHZE1.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 15Security updates until: Jan 26, 2026
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Android 14
OS Version
2024-03-26
Build Date
2024-03-01
Security patch
2
Countries
2
CSC codes
7
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 7. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G use bootloader binary G (16) (latest: G9960ZCUGHZE1). If your device already runs binary G (16), 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: G9960ZCS7FXBC
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-G9960
    BRI Taiwan
    TGY Hong Kong SAR China
    		G9960OZS7FXBC 2024-03-26 7.088 GiB
    SM-G9960_4_20240319214450_wy49oik2kd_fac.zip

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    How to flash G9960ZHS7FXBC

    • G9960ZHS7FXBC has bootloader binary 7. Your device must run binary 7 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 G9960ZHS7FXBC

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

    Security patch: March 2024

    SMR Mar-2024 fixes 43 vulnerabilities, 2 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 36, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 7.

    All fixes and Galaxy models with this patch

    Rollout of G9960ZHS7FXBC by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (2) on the same day, March 26, 2024.

    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 11
    • Display diagonal17 cm (6.7")
    • Display resolution2400 x 1080 pixels
    • Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X
    • RAM8 GB
    • RAM typeLPDDR5
    • Rear camera resolution12 MP
    • Rear camera typeTriple camera
    • Battery capacity4800 mAh
    • Weight202 g

    Specifications of SM-G996B, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    G9960ZHS7FXBC is Android 14 firmware for Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, released for Hong Kong SAR China (TGY), Taiwan (BRI). It includes the 2024-03-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2024-03-26.

    SMR Mar-2024 fixes 43 vulnerabilities, 2 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 36, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 7.

    No. A newer build for SM-G9960 is available: G9960ZCUGHZE1. Install it instead of G9960ZHS7FXBC unless you need this exact version. The previous build was G9960ZHS7FXAE.

    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 7.088 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G must be on bootloader binary 7 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 7. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G running binary 7 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.

    Other builds and changelog for Samsung Galaxy S21+ 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.

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

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

    No changelog details available.
    • 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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    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    - Device security has been further enhanced.

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