Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G G996USQU9FWK5
SM-G996U 1 country Android 14

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G G996USQU9FWK5 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G G996USQU9FWK5 is an Android 14 firmware for United States (USC, VZW). 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 G996USQU9EWL2: Android updated from Android 13 to Android 14. A newer build for SM-G996U is available: G996USQSJHZB1.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 15Security updates until: Jan 24, 2026
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Android 14
OS Version
2023-12-05
First release
other regions until 2023-12-18
n/a
Security patch
1
Countries
2
CSC codes
9
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 9. 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: G996USQSJHZB1). 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: G996USQU9FWK5
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-G996U
    USC United States
    		G996UOYN9FWK5 2023-12-18 2023-12-18 7.322 GiB
    SM-G996U_3_20231110161340_ta2jmzc0g9_fac.zip
    SM-G996U
    VZW United States
    		G996UOYN9FWK5 2023-12-05 2023-12-05 7.372 GiB
    SM-G996U_3_20231109190340_0lan76r4np_fac.zip

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    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.

    How to flash G996USQU9FWK5

    • G996USQU9FWK5 has bootloader binary 9. Your device must run binary 9 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

    G996USQU9FWK5 is Android 14 firmware for Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, released for United States (USC, VZW). Samsung built it on 2023-12-05.

    No. A newer build for SM-G996U is available: G996USQSJHZB1. Install it instead of G996USQU9FWK5 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was G996USQU9EWL2.

    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 9 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 9. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G running binary 9 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 15 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

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

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