SM-S9480 1 country Android 16

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra S9480ZCU1AZAB Firmware

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra S9480ZCU1AZAB 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. A newer build for SM-S9480 is available: S9480ZHU5BZJA.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 23Security updates until: Mar 3, 2033
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Android 16
OS Version
2026-01-10
Build Date
1
Countries
1
CSC codes
1
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 1. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra use bootloader binary 5 (latest: S9480ZHU5BZJA). If your device already runs binary 5, 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: S9480ZCU1AZAB
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-S9480
    CHC China
    		S9480CHC1AZAB 2026-03-05 18.72 GiB
    SM-S9480_1_20260110173851_la5hy9j4af_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash S9480ZCU1AZAB

    • S9480ZCU1AZAB has bootloader binary 1. Your device must run binary 1 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.

    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 16.0
    • Display diagonal17.5 cm (6.9")
    • Display resolution3120 x 1440 pixels
    • RAM12 GB
    • Rear camera resolution200 MP
    • Rear camera typeQuad camera
    • Battery capacity5000 mAh
    • Weight214 g

    Specifications of SM-S948B, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    S9480ZCU1AZAB is Android 16 firmware for Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, released for China (CHC). Samsung built it on 2026-01-10.

    No. A newer build for SM-S9480 is available: S9480ZHU5BZJA. Install it instead of S9480ZCU1AZAB unless you need this exact version.

    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 18.72 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra must be on bootloader binary 1 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 1. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra running binary 1 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 4 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 S26 Ultra

    No changelog details available.

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    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

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

    • 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.

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