G986BXXSMHXK2 – Galaxy S20+ 5G firmware

Build G986BXXSMHXK2 is a security update for the Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986B) on Android 13 (One UI 5). It first appeared on Samsung's servers on Nov 12, 2024 (method) and has reached 4 regions so far. It keeps bootloader bit 22, so downgrading to the previous build G986BXXSMHXK1 is still possible. Samsung still serves this file.

Model
SM-G986B
Android
Android 13
Type
Security
Bootloader bit
22
First released
Nov 12, 2024
Regions
4

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received G986BXXSMHXK2, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
XNZNew ZealandNov 12, 2024day 0G986BXXSMHXK2/G986BOXBMHXJ8/G986BXXSMHXJ2
VNZNew Zealand (Vodafone)Nov 12, 2024day 0G986BXXSMHXK2/G986BOXMMHXJ8/G986BXXSMHXJ2
TNZNew Zealand (Spark)Nov 12, 2024day 0G986BXXSMHXK2/G986BOXMMHXJ8/G986BXXSMHXJ2
NZCNew ZealandNov 12, 2024day 0G986BXXSMHXK2/G986BOXMMHXJ8/G986BXXSMHXJ2

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-G986B -r XNZ -v G986BXXSMHXK2/G986BOXBMHXJ8/G986BXXSMHXJ2

Samsung's release notes and security patch level for this update: SM-G986B / XNZ on doc.samsungmobile.com. What each part of the build number means: decode G986BXXSMHXK2.