Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G G996BXXSBGXE4
SM-G996B 13 countries Android 14

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G G996BXXSBGXE4 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G G996BXXSBGXE4 is an Android 14 firmware for 13 countries, 20 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 G996BXXSBGXDI, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-G996B is available: G996BXXUJHZF2.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 15Security updates until: Jan 23, 2026
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Android 14
OS Version
2024-05-24
First release
other regions until 2024-06-24
2024-05-01
Security patch
13
Countries
20
CSC codes
B (11)
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary B (11). 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: G996BXXUJHZF2). 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#.
    Your CSC is in Settings → About phone (About tablet) → Software information, or dial *#1234#. The CSC sets your region's features and network bands. Download the firmware for your country.
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    MODEM/CP Version: G996BXXSBGXDH
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-G996B
    ANC Argentina
    BAT Mexico
    CHE Chile
    CWW Jamaica
    +2 more countries
    DOR Dominican Republic
    BAA
    		G996BOWEBGXE4 2024-06-24 2024-05-29 7.342 GiB
    SM-G996B_4_20240516040941_lcmj8vpi25_fac.zip
    SM-G996B
    BVT Bolivia
    CDR Dominican Republic
    CGU, PGU Guatemala
    CHL, CHT, CRC Chile
    +6 more countries
    COM Colombia
    CPA Panama
    EBE, ECO Ecuador
    PSP Argentina
    TGP Paraguay
    UFU Uruguay
    		G996BOWOBGXE4 2024-06-15 2024-05-27 8.154 GiB
    SM-G996B_4_20240516040711_qgfn4gvr1s_fac.zip

    No matching downloads

    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 11
    • Display diagonal17 cm (6.7")
    • Display resolution2400 x 1080 pixels
    • Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X
    • Processor frequency2.9 GHz
    • RAM8 GB
    • RAM typeLPDDR5
    • Rear camera resolution12 MP
    • Rear camera typeTriple camera
    • SIM cardsDual SIM
    • Battery capacity4800 mAh
    • Weight202 g

    What's new in G996BXXSBGXE4

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    How to flash G996BXXSBGXE4

    • G996BXXSBGXE4 has bootloader binary B (11). Your device must run binary B (11) 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.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    G996BXXSBGXE4 is Android 14 firmware for Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, released for 13 countries, 20 CSC codes. It includes the 2024-05-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2024-05-24.

    No. A newer build for SM-G996B is available: G996BXXUJHZF2. Install it instead of G996BXXSBGXE4 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was G996BXXSBGXDI.

    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 S21+ 5G must be on bootloader binary B (11) or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary B (11). It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G running binary B (11) or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 8 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

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

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    The device is protected with improved security.

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    Device behavior has been improved.
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