Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Download Samsung Firmware SM-G990B2

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

The latest firmware for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (SM-G990B2) is G990B2XXSKIZH2 with Android 16, released on September 17, 2026 for 59 regions (CSC). Every official firmware build for SM-G990B2, newest first: one row per build with all regions (CSC) that received it.

Latest build
G990B2XXSKIZH2 Android 16 · 1 month ago
Builds
70 builds
Regions (CSC)
59 regions

Firmware builds for SM-G990B2

Each firmware build has its own page at https://samfirm.shop/build/{PDA}, where {PDA} is the build number from the list above. Example: https://samfirm.shop/build/G990B2XXSKIZH2

SM-G990B2 update history

SM-G990B2 started on Android 12 and has received 4 major Android upgrades; it now runs Android 16. The newest build, G990B2XXSKIZH2, was released on September 17, 2026 with the August 2026 security patch. That patch (SMR Aug-2026) fixes 54 vulnerabilities, 8 of them critical. Over the last 12 months SM-G990B2 received 9 builds, spread over 6 different months. Builds of this model reach 59 regions (CSC); INS (India) usually gets a new build first (100% of recent builds). Samsung guarantees security updates for this model until January 27, 2027.

Device specifications

Launched with
Android 11
Display diagonal
16.3 cm (6.4")
Display resolution
2340 x 1080 pixels
RAM
8 GB
Rear camera resolution
12 MP
Rear camera type
Triple camera
Battery capacity
4500 mAh
Weight
177 g

Specifications of SM-G990B, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

Changelog for SM-G990B2

• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

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

One UI 8.0 (Android 16)
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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.

• Security

The device is protected with improved security.

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

• The security of your device has been improved.

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• The security of your device has been improved.

• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

• The security of your device has been improved.

• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

• The security of your device has been improved.

• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

· The security of your device has been improved.

• The security of your device has been improved.

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• Security
The device is protected with improved security.
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• Circle to Search
Circle to Search with Google lets you easily learn more about anything shown on your screen without switching apps. Just touch and hold the Home button or navigation handle, then circle anything on the screen to start a Google search.
• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest Android version for SM-G990B2?

The newest firmware for SM-G990B2 runs Android 16: build G990B2XXSKIZH2, released on September 17, 2026.

When did SM-G990B2 get its last update?

The latest build for SM-G990B2, G990B2XXSKIZH2, was released on September 17, 2026 (1 month ago).

How often does SM-G990B2 get updates?

Over the last 12 months SM-G990B2 received 9 builds, with at least one new build in 6 different months.

Is the firmware for SM-G990B2 official?

Yes, all firmware files for SM-G990B2 are 100% official, original, and obtained directly from Samsung servers.

How to flash Samsung SM-G990B2 using Odin?

To flash SM-G990B2, you need to download the appropriate firmware, put your device into Download Mode, and use the Odin tool to load the BL, AP, CP, and CSC files.

Can I downgrade the Android version on SM-G990B2?

Downgrading is only possible if the bootloader version (binary bit) of the old firmware matches the current one. Always check the binary version before flashing SM-G990B2.