Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra S9180ZCS8FZE3
SM-S9180 1 country Android 16

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra S9180ZCS8FZE3 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra S9180ZCS8FZE3 is an Android 16 firmware for China (CHC). 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 S9180ZHS8FZE3, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-S9180 is available: S9180ZHU8GZIF.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 17Security updates until: Jan 27, 2028
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Android 16
OS Version
2026-05-22
Build Date
2026-02-05
Security patch
1
Countries
1
CSC codes
8
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 8. 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: S9180ZCS8FZE3
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-S9180
    CHC China
    		S9180CHC8FZE3 2026-06-01 12.996 GiB
    SM-S9180_5_20260522105901_datcaeefe6_fac.zip

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    How to flash S9180ZCS8FZE3

    • S9180ZCS8FZE3 has bootloader binary 8. Your device must run binary 8 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 S9180ZCS8FZE3

    • 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: February 2026

    SMR Feb-2026 fixes 32 vulnerabilities, 0 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 25, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 7.

    Most severe Samsung fixes:

    • high Improper access control in Emergency Sharing prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to interrupt its functioning. (CVE-2026-20977)
    • high Improper export of android application components in Samsung Dialer prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Samsung Dialer privilege. (CVE-2026-20983)
    • high Improper authorization in KnoxGuardManager prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to bypass the persistence configuration of the application. (CVE-2026-20978)

    All fixes and Galaxy models with this patch

    Device specifications

    • Display diagonal17.3 cm (6.8")
    • Display resolution3088 x 1440 pixels
    • RAM8 GB
    • Rear camera resolution200 MP
    • Rear camera typeQuad camera
    • Battery capacity5000 mAh
    • Weight233 g

    Specifications of SM-S918B, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    S9180ZCS8FZE3 is Android 16 firmware for Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, released for China (CHC). It includes the 2026-02-05 security patch. Samsung built it on 2026-05-22.

    SMR Feb-2026 fixes 32 vulnerabilities, 0 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 25, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 7.

    No. A newer build for SM-S9180 is available: S9180ZHU8GZIF. Install it instead of S9180ZCS8FZE3 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was S9180ZHS8FZE3.

    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 12.996 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra must be on bootloader binary 8 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 8. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra running binary 8 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 10 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

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