Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Download Samsung Firmware SM-G990U

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

The latest firmware for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (SM-G990U) is G990USQSPIZI2 with Android 16, released on October 21, 2026 for 9 regions (CSC). Every official firmware build for SM-G990U, newest first: one row per build with all regions (CSC) that received it.

Latest build
G990USQSPIZI2 Android 16 · 23 days ago
Builds
89 builds
Regions (CSC)
12 regions

Firmware builds for SM-G990U

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/G990USQSPIZI2

SM-G990U update history

SM-G990U started on Android 11 and has received 5 major Android upgrades; it now runs Android 16. The newest build, G990USQSPIZI2, was released on October 21, 2026 with the October 2026 security patch. That patch (SMR Oct-2026) fixes 62 vulnerabilities, 9 of them critical. Over the last 12 months SM-G990U received 9 builds, spread over 8 different months. Samsung guarantees security updates for this model until January 29, 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-G990U

• 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)
Productivity

Check stock prices without unlocking
Stocks you follow on Google Finance with big price changes will appear on your Now bar at the end of the trading day.

Easier file sharing with Quick Share
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Sticky notes
Add quick annotations on top o...

• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

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

· Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
· New and / or enhanced features.
· Further improvements to performance.

• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

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

Show 17 older builds

• The security of your device has been improved.

One UI 7.0 Upgrade (Android 15)
Bold new look

Visual enhancements
Enjoy a more sophisticated and unique look. One UI 7 introduces a stunning redesign to key components including buttons, menus, notifications and control bars, providing a more consistent visual experience with curves and circles. Beautiful new colors, soft animations, and an innovative blur effect that's unique to One UI make information hierarchy clearer and help you focus on important information.

Reimagined Home screen
Fr...

• The security of your device has been improved.

One UI 6.1 Upgrade
Customize your Galaxy

New wallpaper editing features
Decorate your wallpaper however you like. When you select an image to use as your wallpaper, you can now apply frames and effects.

Customize alarm alerts
Use an image, video, or AR emoji to create your own custom alert screens for each alarm. You can even change the layout of where the alarm information appears on the screen.

More stickers to personalize your calendar
You can now add up to 2 stickers for each date on y...

• The security of your device has been improved.

• Circle to Search
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• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

• The security of your device has been improved.

One UI 6.0 Upgrade (Android 14)
Quick panel

New button layout
The quick panel has a new layout that makes it easier to access the features you use most. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth now have their own dedicated buttons at the top of the screen, while visual features, like Dark mode and Eye comfort shield have been moved to the bottom. Other quick settings buttons appear in a customizable area in the middle.

Instantly access the full quick panel
By default, a compact quick panel with notifications ap...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest Android version for SM-G990U?

The newest firmware for SM-G990U runs Android 16: build G990USQSPIZI2, released on October 21, 2026.

When did SM-G990U get its last update?

The latest build for SM-G990U, G990USQSPIZI2, was released on October 21, 2026 (8 days ago).

How often does SM-G990U get updates?

Over the last 12 months SM-G990U received 9 builds, with at least one new build in 8 different months.

Is the firmware for SM-G990U official?

Yes, all firmware files for SM-G990U are 100% official, original, and obtained directly from Samsung servers.

How to flash Samsung SM-G990U using Odin?

To flash SM-G990U, 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-G990U?

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-G990U.