Galaxy Note5 SM-N9208 updates & firmware
This page tracks every software update Samsung's update servers list for the Samsung Galaxy Note5 (SM-N9208). The latest stable build is N9208XXU5CVG2 (Android 7, feature update), first released on Aug 20, 2022. Samsung has published 98 stable builds for this model since Aug 15, 2015: 47 security and 51 feature updates, from Android 5 to Android 7. The current bootloader (binary) version is 5. A device on bit 5 only accepts firmware with bit 5 or higher – see downgrading and the bootloader bit.
Rollout: build N9208XXU5CVG2 (Android 7) is live in 3 of 11 regions, first released on Aug 20, 2022 in BNG (Belgium). Still waiting: BRI, GLB, MYM, SMA, XID, XME, XTC, XTE. In India (INS) the latest official firmware (flash file) is N9208XXU5CVG2 from Aug 20, 2022.
- Latest build
N9208XXU5CVG2- Released
- Aug 20, 2022
- Android
- Android 7
- Bootloader bit
- 5
- Regions
- 11
- Stable builds
- 98
Update policy
The Galaxy Note5 no longer receives updates: the last firmware appeared on Aug 20, 2022, on Android 7.
Compare all models: Samsung update policy by model.
Latest firmware by region (CSC)
Samsung builds firmware per region code (CSC). Pick the code that matches your device – it is shown under Settings › About phone › Software information › Service provider software version. Follow a code for its complete history.
| CSC | Region | Latest build | Android | Released | Builds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BNG | Belgium | N9208XXU5CVG2 | Android 7 | Aug 20, 2022 | 28 |
BRI | Taiwan | N9208ZTU6CVG1 | Android 7 | Aug 19, 2022 | 30 |
GLB | Philippines (Globe) | N9208XXU5CVG1 | Android 7 | Aug 19, 2022 | 35 |
INS | India | N9208XXU5CVG2 | Android 7 | Aug 20, 2022 | 32 |
MYM | Myanmar | N9208XXU5CVG1 | Android 7 | Aug 19, 2022 | 33 |
SLK | Sri Lanka | N9208XXU5CVG2 | Android 7 | Aug 20, 2022 | 28 |
SMA | Philippines | N9208XXU5CVG1 | Android 7 | Aug 19, 2022 | 35 |
XID | Indonesia | N9208XXU5CVG1 | Android 7 | Aug 19, 2022 | 33 |
XME | Malaysia | N9208XXU5CVG1 | Android 7 | Aug 19, 2022 | 37 |
XTC | Philippines | N9208XXU5CVG1 | Android 7 | Aug 19, 2022 | 35 |
XTE | Philippines (Smart) | N9208XXU1AOGE | Android 5 | Aug 15, 2015 | 1 |
Firmware history (98 builds)
Every stable build (PDA version) Samsung has published for the SM-N9208, newest first. “Released” is the earliest date the build appeared on Samsung's servers in any region (how dates work). “pulled” means Samsung no longer serves the file for that build, usually because newer builds replaced it (details).
| Build (PDA) | Released | Android | Type | Bit | Regions | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N9208XXU5CVG2 | Aug 20, 2022 | Android 7 | Feature | 5 | 3 | on server |
N9208XXU5CVG1 | Aug 19, 2022 | Android 7 | Feature | 5 | 6 | on server |
N9208ZTU6CVG1 | Aug 19, 2022 | Android 7 | Feature | 6 | 1 | on server |
N9208ZTS5CRH3 | Sep 10, 2018 | Android 7 | Security | 5 | 1 | on server |
N9208XXS5CRH2 | Aug 28, 2018 | Android 7 | Security | 5 | 3 | on server |
N9208XXS5CRH1 | Aug 23, 2018 | Android 7 | Security | 5 | 6 | on server |
N9208ZTU4CRF2 | Jul 10, 2018 | Android 7 | Feature | 4 | 1 | on server |
N9208XXS4CRF4 | Jul 3, 2018 | Android 7 | Security | 4 | 3 | on server |
N9208XXS4CRF3 | Jul 3, 2018 | Android 7 | Security | 4 | 6 | on server |
N9208ZTS4CRE2 | May 30, 2018 | Android 7 | Security | 4 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXS4CRE1 | May 27, 2018 | Android 7 | Security | 4 | 6 | pulled |
N9208XXS4CRE2 | May 24, 2018 | Android 7 | Security | 4 | 3 | on server |
N9208ZTS4CRD1 | Apr 29, 2018 | Android 7 | Security | 4 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXS4CRD2 | Apr 29, 2018 | Android 7 | Security | 4 | 6 | pulled |
N9208XXS4CRD1 | Apr 26, 2018 | Android 7 | Security | 4 | 3 | pulled |
N9208XXS4CRC1 | Mar 27, 2018 | Android 7 | Security | 4 | 6 | pulled |
N9208ZTS4CRC1 | Mar 26, 2018 | Android 7 | Security | 4 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXS4CRC2 | Mar 26, 2018 | Android 7 | Security | 4 | 3 | pulled |
N9208ZTU4CRB2 | Mar 12, 2018 | Android 7 | Feature | 4 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXS4CRB1 | Mar 4, 2018 | Android 7 | Security | 4 | 3 | pulled |
N9208XXS4CRB2 | Feb 27, 2018 | Android 7 | Security | 4 | 6 | pulled |
N9208ZTS4CRA2 | Jan 30, 2018 | Android 7 | Security | 4 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXS4CRA1 | Jan 28, 2018 | Android 7 | Security | 4 | 6 | pulled |
N9208XXS4CRA2 | Jan 28, 2018 | Android 7 | Security | 4 | 3 | pulled |
N9208XXS3CQL2 | Dec 28, 2017 | Android 7 | Security | 3 | 6 | pulled |
N9208XXS3CQL4 | Dec 21, 2017 | Android 7 | Security | 3 | 3 | pulled |
N9208ZTS3CQL2 | Dec 21, 2017 | Android 7 | Security | 3 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXS3CQK2 | Dec 5, 2017 | Android 7 | Security | 3 | 6 | pulled |
N9208XXS3CQK1 | Dec 3, 2017 | Android 7 | Security | 3 | 3 | pulled |
N9208ZTS3CQK1 | Nov 16, 2017 | Android 7 | Security | 3 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXS3CQJ1 | Nov 14, 2017 | Android 7 | Security | 3 | 6 | pulled |
N9208XXS3CQJ2 | Nov 6, 2017 | Android 7 | Security | 3 | 3 | pulled |
N9208XXU3CQH3 | Sep 7, 2017 | Android 7 | Feature | 3 | 6 | pulled |
N9208ZTU3CQH2 | Sep 3, 2017 | Android 7 | Feature | 3 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXS3CQH1 | Aug 30, 2017 | Android 7 | Security | 3 | 6 | pulled |
N9208XXS3CQH2 | Aug 29, 2017 | Android 7 | Security | 3 | 3 | pulled |
N9208XXU3CQG3 | Aug 13, 2017 | Android 7 | Feature | 3 | 3 | pulled |
N9208XXU3CQG4 | Aug 13, 2017 | Android 7 | Feature | 3 | 6 | pulled |
N9208XXS3CQG5 | Jul 30, 2017 | Android 7 | Security | 3 | 3 | pulled |
N9208XXS3CQF3 | Jul 2, 2017 | Android 7 | Security | 3 | 6 | pulled |
N9208XXS3CQF4 | Jul 2, 2017 | Android 7 | Security | 3 | 3 | pulled |
N9208ZTU3CQE4 | Jun 21, 2017 | Android 7 | Feature | 3 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXU3CQE1 | Jun 9, 2017 | Android 7 | Feature | 3 | 6 | pulled |
N9208XXU3CQE4 | May 26, 2017 | Android 7 | Feature | 3 | 3 | pulled |
N9208XXU3CQD2 | May 22, 2017 | Android 7 | Feature | 3 | 6 | pulled |
N9208XXS3CQD1 | Apr 24, 2017 | Android 7 | Security | 3 | 3 | pulled |
N9208XXU3CQC9 | Apr 17, 2017 | Android 7 | Feature | 3 | 2 | pulled |
N9208ZTU3BQD1 | Apr 17, 2017 | Android 6 | Feature | 3 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXU3CQCA | Apr 5, 2017 | Android 7 | Feature | 3 | 3 | pulled |
N9208XXU3CQC6 | Apr 3, 2017 | Android 7 | Feature | 3 | 4 | pulled |
N9208ZTU3BQB1 | Mar 8, 2017 | Android 6 | Feature | 3 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXU3BQA7 | Feb 2, 2017 | Android 6 | Feature | 3 | 3 | pulled |
N9208XXS3BQA6 | Jan 25, 2017 | Android 6 | Security | 3 | 6 | pulled |
N9208XXS3BPL4 | Dec 30, 2016 | Android 6 | Security | 3 | 6 | pulled |
N9208XXU3BPL3 | Dec 29, 2016 | Android 6 | Feature | 3 | 3 | pulled |
N9208ZTU3BPL1 | Dec 14, 2016 | Android 6 | Feature | 3 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXU3BPK3 | Dec 4, 2016 | Android 6 | Feature | 3 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXU3BPJ6 | Nov 3, 2016 | Android 6 | Feature | 3 | 3 | pulled |
N9208XXU3BPJ4 | Oct 26, 2016 | Android 6 | Feature | 3 | 6 | pulled |
N9208ZTS3BPJ1 | Oct 26, 2016 | Android 6 | Security | 3 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXU3BPI8 | Sep 29, 2016 | Android 6 | Feature | 3 | 6 | pulled |
N9208ZTS3BPI2 | Sep 28, 2016 | Android 6 | Security | 3 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXS3BPI7 | Sep 28, 2016 | Android 6 | Security | 3 | 3 | pulled |
N9208XXS3BPI3 | Sep 9, 2016 | Android 6 | Security | 3 | 2 | pulled |
N9208XXS3BPI4 | Sep 9, 2016 | Android 6 | Security | 3 | 3 | pulled |
N9208XXU2BPH4 | Aug 31, 2016 | Android 6 | Feature | 2 | 3 | pulled |
N9208ZTU2BPH1 | Aug 31, 2016 | Android 6 | Feature | 2 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXU2BPH2 | Aug 22, 2016 | Android 6 | Feature | 2 | 3 | pulled |
N9208XXS2BPH3 | Aug 17, 2016 | Android 6 | Security | 2 | 2 | pulled |
N9208XXS2BPH2 | Aug 17, 2016 | Android 6 | Security | 2 | 4 | pulled |
N9208XXU2BPG1 | Aug 7, 2016 | Android 6 | Feature | 2 | 3 | pulled |
N9208XXS2BPG3 | Jul 26, 2016 | Android 6 | Security | 2 | 2 | pulled |
N9208XXS2BPG2 | Jul 26, 2016 | Android 6 | Security | 2 | 4 | pulled |
N9208ZTS2BPG1 | Jul 19, 2016 | Android 6 | Security | 2 | 1 | pulled |
N9208ZTS2BPF1 | Jun 28, 2016 | Android 6 | Security | 2 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXU2BPE3 | Jun 17, 2016 | Android 6 | Feature | 2 | 4 | pulled |
N9208XXU2BPF1 | Jun 17, 2016 | Android 6 | Feature | 2 | 2 | pulled |
N9208ZTU2BPE1 | May 30, 2016 | Android 6 | Feature | 2 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXU2BPE2 | May 25, 2016 | Android 6 | Feature | 2 | 4 | pulled |
N9208XXU2BPD5 | May 2, 2016 | Android 6 | Feature | 2 | 3 | pulled |
N9208XXU2BPD4 | May 2, 2016 | Android 6 | Feature | 2 | 3 | pulled |
N9208ZTU2BPD2 | Apr 24, 2016 | Android 6 | Feature | 2 | 1 | pulled |
N9208ZTS2APC1 | Mar 24, 2016 | Android 5 | Security | 2 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXU2APC3 | Mar 22, 2016 | Android 5 | Feature | 2 | 9 | pulled |
N9208XXU2AOL1 | Dec 30, 2015 | Android 5 | Feature | 2 | 1 | pulled |
N9208ZTU2AOL1 | Dec 23, 2015 | Android 5 | Feature | 2 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXU2AOKB | Dec 22, 2015 | Android 5 | Feature | 2 | 3 | pulled |
N9208ZTU2AOK3 | Dec 8, 2015 | Android 5 | Feature | 2 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXU2AOK8 | Dec 2, 2015 | Android 5 | Feature | 2 | 6 | pulled |
N9208ZTU2AOK2 | Nov 22, 2015 | Android 5 | Feature | 2 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXU2AOJ5 | Oct 25, 2015 | Android 5 | Feature | 2 | 6 | pulled |
N9208ZTU2AOJ3 | Oct 20, 2015 | Android 5 | Feature | 2 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXU1AOH4 | Sep 6, 2015 | Android 5 | Feature | 1 | 6 | pulled |
N9208ZTU1AOH4 | Aug 26, 2015 | Android 5 | Feature | 1 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXU1AOH2 | Aug 21, 2015 | Android 5 | Feature | 1 | 6 | pulled |
N9208ZTU1AOGE | Aug 16, 2015 | Android 5 | Feature | 1 | 1 | pulled |
N9208ZTU1AOH3 | Aug 16, 2015 | Android 5 | Feature | 1 | 1 | pulled |
N9208XXU1AOGE | Aug 15, 2015 | Android 5 | Feature | 1 | 6 | on server |
How to download SM-N9208 firmware
We do not host firmware. Download it directly from Samsung's servers with a free open-source tool, for example samloader:
samloader download -m SM-N9208 -r INSReplace INS with your region code. Step-by-step instructions, including a graphical alternative:
How to download Samsung firmware.
Changelog and security patch level
Samsung publishes the release notes for each update, including the security patch level, on its own site. They are listed per region – for example SM-N9208 / INS release notes on doc.samsungmobile.com. Each region page here links to the notes for that code. We don't show the patch level ourselves because Samsung's update servers don't report it (why).