With this guide, you will be able to download and install the firmware files of Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. We have a timeline table of all the firmware updates of Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus below. Make sure to download the correct firmware based on your device model number.
It’s very rare that Samsung beat Google in term of providing a fast update to their flagship phones. But Samsung is now quite fast for its Galaxy S series. Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus owner can now have monthly security patches so fast. Rather than focusing on style and new features, Google improves the reliability of Android every month. For August 2018, Samsung moved ahead and released the latest security patches within this Android 8.0 Oreo.
UPDATE:
- How to manually update Galaxy S9 / S9+ to Android 9.0 Pie (Stable) Official firmware
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This guide contains the download link for all the firmware, including the latest one having August 2018 security patch. We also have a tutorial to install the firmware on Samsung devices, using the Odin flash tool.
Talking about the future, Samsung will release the latest security patches for more devices. Being the newest flagship of the company, Galaxy S9/S9 Plus got updated first. Use the tutorial below to update Galaxy S9/S9 Plus to Android 8.0 Oreo Official Firmware with August 2018 Security patches.
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Timeline: Galaxy S9 update (SM-G9600 Snapdragon 845)
| Date | Firmware Download | Android Version | Security Patch | Region |
| 25 Jun 2018 | G9600ZHU2ARF5 | Android 8.0.0 | June 2018 | Hong Kong |
| 18 May 2018 | G9600ZHU2ARE6 | Android 8.0.0 | May 2018 | Mexico |
| 18 May 2018 | G9600ZCU2ARE6 | Android 8.0.0 | May 2018 | China (Open China) |
| 18 Apr 2018 | G9600ZHU2ARD3 | Android 8.0.0 | April 2018 | Brazil |
| 23 Mar 2018 | G9600ZHU2ARC6 | Android 8.0.0 | March 2018 | Peru |
| 23 Mar 2018 | G9600ZCU2ARC6 | Android 8.0.0 | March 2018 | China (Open China) |
Timeline: Galaxy S9 update (SM-G960F Exynos 9810)
| Date | Firmware Download | Android Version | Security Patch | Region |
| 26 Jul 2018 | G960FXXU2BRGA | Android 8.0.0 | August 2018 | Germany |
| 20 Jun 2018 | G960FXXU1BRF8 | Android 8.0.0 | June 2018 | Romania |
Timeline: Galaxy S9 update (other variants)
| Model No. | Date | Firmware Download | Android Version | Security Patch | Region |
| SM-G960N (Exynos 9810) | 2018-07-26 | G960NKSU1ARG7 | Android 8.0.0 | July 2018 | Korea |
| SM-G960U (Snapdragon 845) | 2018-06-19 | G960USQU2ARF7 | Android 8.0.0 | June 2018 | United States |
| SM-G960U1 | 2018-06-08 | G960U1UES2ARF4 | Android 8.0.0 | June 2018 | United States |
| SM-G960W | 2018-06-19 | G960WVLU2ARF7 | Android 8.0.0 | June 2018 | Canada |
Timeline: Galaxy S9 Plus update
| Model No. | Date | Firmware Download | Android Version | Security Patch | Region |
| SM-G965F | 2018-05-25 | G965FXXU1BRE7 | Android 8.0.0 | May 2018 | United Kingdom |
| SM-G9650 | 2018-06-20 | G9650ZHU2ARF4 | Android 8.0.0 | June 2018 | Mexico |
| SM-G965N | 2018-07-26 | G965NKSU1ARG7 | Android 8.0.0 | July 2018 | South Korea |
| SM-G965U | 2018-06-19 | G965USQU2ARF7 | Android 8.0.0 | June 2018 | United States |
| SM-G965U1 | 2018-06-08 | G965U1UES2ARF4 | Android 8.0.0 | June 2018 | ATT — United States |
| SM-G965W | 2018-06-19 | G965WVLU2ARF7 | Android 8.0.0 | June 2018 | Canada |
Based on your device model, download the firmware file from the above table. But before proceeding to the tutorial to install, we strongly recommend you to backup your important data and files from your phone. Because flashing an official firmware will erase everything from your device. We don’t want you to lose anything by following our tutorial. In that case, you can check out our list of backup app that may help you:
→ Top 10 Best Android Backup Apps – Secure your Data
Samsung users can use Samsung Smart Switch to backup data on the computer. Samsung Smart Switch even allows the users to move data from one device to another of different variant (like moving data of Galaxy S8 to Galaxy S9).
Once you are sure that you made a complete backup of your necessary documents, you can move ahead to the tutorial below and update Galaxy S9/S9+ to Android 8.0 Oreo Official Firmware with the latest security patch.
If interested in Project Treble, check out: Update Galaxy S9 to Project Treble ROM [Android 8.1] — Oreo Firmware
Tools that required for firmware installation
- Odin flash tool: Download Samsung’s Odin flash tool here.
- Samsung USB driver: Download Samsung USB Driver.
- USB Cable: You must have the official USB cable of your device – the one that provided by Samsung.
How to install Galaxy S9/S9+ firmware
Check out your device variant and download the compatible firmware from the above list. Next, proceed to the installation tutorial from the link below.
The tutorial will use Odin flash tool. We have mentioned the full step-by-step instructions on How to install Stock Firmware on Galaxy S9/S9+. If you are entirely new to rooting, flashing a Custom ROM or an Official Firmware, please read the entire tutorial once before actually performing it on your device.
Please read the tutorial from the link above to install Stock Firmware on Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+. The procedure has been described properly with screenshots. If you got stuck somewhere, drop your comment below, and we will help you as soon as possible.
If you wish to root your Galaxy S9/S9+ (Exynox) after updating, you may follow this guide:
→ How to Root Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus [all variant] Exynox
Have fun playing with the major system upgrade. You can try out some Xposed modules on Oreo, or you can even try Magisk modules to modify your device in the way you like.
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