G988BXXSNHXL7 – Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G firmware

Build G988BXXSNHXL7 is a security update for the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SM-G988B) on Android 13 (One UI 5). It first appeared on Samsung's servers on Jan 27, 2025 (method) and has reached 3 regions so far. It keeps bootloader bit 23, so downgrading to the previous build G988BXXSNHXL6 is still possible. Samsung still serves this file.

Model
SM-G988B
Android
Android 13
Type
Security
Bootloader bit
23
First released
Jan 27, 2025
Regions
3

Rollout timeline by region

The date each region code (CSC) first received G988BXXSNHXL7, counted from the first release.

CSCRegionReleasedRolloutVersion (PDA/CSC/MODEM)
BKDBangladeshJan 27, 2025day 0G988BXXSNHXL7/G988BOXMNHXL7/G988BXXSNHXL1
INUIndiaJan 27, 2025day 0G988BXXSNHXL7/G988BOXMNHXL7/G988BXXSNHXL1
SLKSri LankaJan 27, 2025day 0G988BXXSNHXL7/G988BOXMNHXL7/G988BXXSNHXL1

Download and release notes

samloader download -m SM-G988B -r BKD -v G988BXXSNHXL7/G988BOXMNHXL7/G988BXXSNHXL1

Samsung's release notes and security patch level for this update: SM-G988B / BKD on doc.samsungmobile.com. What each part of the build number means: decode G988BXXSNHXL7.