SM-S948N 1 country Android 16

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra S948NKSS3AZF1 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra S948NKSS3AZF1 is an Android 16 firmware for South Korea (KOO, KTC, LUC, SKC). 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 S948NKSS2AZE1: bootloader binary raised from 2 to 3, so after installing it there is no way back to older builds. A newer build for SM-S948N is available: S948NKSU5BZJB.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 23Security updates until: Feb 2, 2033
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Android 16
OS Version
1
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CSC codes
3
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 3. 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: S948NKSU5BZJB). 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: S948NKSS3AZF1
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-S948N
    KOO, KTC, LUC, SKC South Korea
    		S948NOKR3AZF1 2026-06-10 17.762 GiB
    SM-S948N_1_20260601101421_7wstaxf480_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash S948NKSS3AZF1

    • S948NKSS3AZF1 has bootloader binary 3. Your device must run binary 3 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.

    Rollout of S948NKSS3AZF1 by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (4) on the same day, June 10, 2026.

    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

    S948NKSS3AZF1 is Android 16 firmware for Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, released for South Korea (KOO, KTC, LUC, SKC).

    No. A newer build for SM-S948N is available: S948NKSU5BZJB. Install it instead of S948NKSS3AZF1 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was S948NKSS2AZE1.

    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 17.762 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra must be on bootloader binary 3 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 3. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra running binary 3 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". No other build of this model uses binary 3.

    Other builds and changelog for Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

    No changelog details available.
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