Download Samsung Firmware SM-R8950

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic

The latest firmware for Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic (SM-R8950) is R8950ZCS2JZG3 with Android 16, released on August 20, 2026 for 1 region (CSC). Every official firmware build for SM-R8950, newest first: one row per build with all regions (CSC) that received it.

Latest build
R8950ZCS2JZG3 https://samfirm.shop/build/R8950ZCS2JZG3 Android 16 · 2 months ago
Builds
15 builds
Regions (CSC)
1 region

Firmware builds for SM-R8950

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/R8950ZCS2JZG3

SM-R8950 update history

SM-R8950 started on Android 11 and has received 3 major Android upgrades; it now runs Android 16. The newest build, R8950ZCS2JZG3, was released on August 20, 2026 with the August 2026 security patch. Over the last 12 months SM-R8950 received 5 builds, spread over 5 different months.

Device specifications

Launched with
Wear OS
Display diagonal
3.56 cm (1.4")
Display technology
OLED
Display resolution
450 x 450 pixels
RAM
1500 MB
Flash memory
16 GB
Battery capacity
247 mAh
Weight
52 g
Band colour
Grey

Specifications of SM-R895F, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

Changelog for SM-R8950

• 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.

• Stability and reliability
Device behavior has been improved.

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.

One UI 8 Watch Upgrade
Get things done

Stay on top of important tasks with the Now bar
Check the information you need right now and start essential features straight from your watch face. Ongoing tasks will appear in the Now bar at the bottom of your watch face so you can check key information quickly.

Do more with double pinch
Just pinch your thumb and index finger together twice to scroll through notifications, control music, take pictures, and more. You can also customize what happens wh...

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• Stability and reliability
Device behavior has been improved.

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

• Stability and reliability
Device behavior has been improved.
• 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
The stability has been improved.
• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

One UI 6 Watch Upgrade
A new look for your watch

Discover new watch faces
Express your individual style with these new premium watch faces. Spatial Number provides an analog clock on top of large bold digits. Simple Digital is for people who prefer a minimalist design. Ultra Info Board lets you quickly check your workout information. You can find these watch faces in the new featured watch faces section of the Galaxy Wearable app. You can also browse watch faces by keyword including colors,...

• Stability and reliability
The stability has been improved.

• Stability and reliability
The stability has been improved.

One UI 5 Watch Upgrade

Watch faces and tiles

• Add watch faces and tiles more easily
A new vertical layout makes it easier to find the watch faces and tiles that are right for you.

• Check the battery level of all your devices
The new Battery tile lets you quickly check the battery level of your watch, phone, and Galaxy Buds.

• Improved Buds controller tile
You can now turn 360 audio on and off from the Buds controller tile if your Buds support 360 audio.

• Quick access to timers
You can st...

• Samsung Health
The application will be updated to the latest version.
• Improved system stability and reliability
The stability has been improved.
• Samsung Members
A new “Connected device diagnostics” option has been added to check the proper performance of the Galaxy Watch's battery status, touch screen function, etc. on the connected phone.
※ Please update Samsung Members and Galaxy Wearable app to the latest versions for using the 'Connected device diagnostics' feature.

• Some apps will be changed to deletable.
• The following features will have menus added to the Settings app.
- Bixby : Settings →  Advanced features → Bixby Settings
- Recently used apps : Settings → Advanced features → Customize keys → Back key → Short press → Show recent apps
• New Camera Controller feature added
Change zoom on your phone camera remotely through pinching in or out on the screen, or through rotating the bezel.
※ This feature is only supported on flagship models released aft...

• Watch Face
Newly designed Ball Watch face is added.
• Stability and reliability
Stability codes applied to improve notifications and device behavior.

• Watch Face
Enjoy new and improved watch faces with enriched style and customizable options.
- 6 new watch faces
  (Pebbles, Flower garden, Info Board, Pro analog, Kinetic digits, Gradient number)
- More customizable options added for existing watch faces
  (Dial, Indexes, Character, Color, Complication, Clock type)
- New complications have been added.
• Watch home screen
- Add watch faces as your favorite, make finding and changing watch face easier.
- Explore watch face list to add wat...

• Enhanced Samsung Health Function
• Improved system stability and reliability

• Live Wallpaper Watch face update with Galaxy S22's Wallpaper.
• New Watch faces have been added to match the new bands.
• More customization options, such as colors and clock fonts, have been added to existing Watch faces.
• Provides information on moisture loss and intake required after outdoor running exercises for body balance and exercise efficiency.
• Supports Interval Training for Running and Cycling Exercises. Make a more systematic exercise plan with Galaxy Watch!
• When you're done ex...

• Watch faces
- Supports 4 types of new Watch faces.
- Together, AR Emoji, Bitmoji Watch face: Usability was improved.
- My Photo Watch face: Supports GIF files.
- Animal, Cute Character Watch face: Customization feature was improved.
- Supports the backup and restoration of the order of Watch faces and the changed settings of the preloaded Watch faces.
• Samsung Health
- An improved HR measurement accuracy algorithm was added.
- The sensitivity option in the Fall Detection feature was ad...

• Improved system stability and reliability

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest Android version for SM-R8950?

The newest firmware for SM-R8950 runs Android 16: build R8950ZCS2JZG3, released on August 20, 2026.

When did SM-R8950 get its last update?

The latest build for SM-R8950, R8950ZCS2JZG3, was released on August 20, 2026 (2 months ago).

How often does SM-R8950 get updates?

Over the last 12 months SM-R8950 received 5 builds, with at least one new build in 5 different months.

Is the firmware for SM-R8950 official?

Yes, all firmware files for SM-R8950 are 100% official, original, and obtained directly from Samsung servers.

How to flash Samsung SM-R8950 using Odin?

To flash SM-R8950, 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-R8950?

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-R8950.