Galaxy S26 SM-S942N firmware
The latest stable build is S942NKSU5BZJB (Android 17, feature update), first released on Oct 26, 2026 – 11 days ago. Samsung has published 13 stable builds for this model since Feb 26, 2026: 7 security and 6 feature updates, from Android 16 to Android 17. 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.
- Latest build
S942NKSU5BZJB- Released
- Oct 26, 2026
- Android
- Android 17
- Bootloader bit
- 5
- Regions
- 4
- Stable builds
- 13
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KOO | South Korea | S942NKSU5BZJB | Android 17 | Oct 26, 2026 | 20 |
KTC | South Korea (KT) | S942NKSU5BZJB | Android 17 | Oct 26, 2026 | 20 |
LUC | South Korea (LG U+) | S942NKSU5BZJB | Android 17 | Oct 26, 2026 | 20 |
SKC | South Korea (SKT) | S942NKSU5BZJB | Android 17 | Oct 26, 2026 | 20 |
Firmware history (13 builds)
Every stable build (PDA version) Samsung has published for the SM-S942N, newest first. “” is the earliest date the build appeared on Samsung's servers in any region. “” means Samsung no longer serves the file for that build.
| Build (PDA) | Released | Android | Type | Bit | Regions | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S942NKSU5BZJB | Oct 26, 2026 | Android 17 | Feature | 5 | 4 | on server |
S942NKSS4BZIG | Sep 30, 2026 | Android 17 | Security | 4 | 4 | on server |
S942NKSU4BZI6 | Sep 16, 2026 | Android 17 | Feature | 4 | 4 | on server |
S942NKSS4AZHA | Aug 26, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 4 | 4 | on server |
S942NKSS4AZG5 | Jul 9, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 4 | 4 | on server |
S942NKSS3AZF1 | Jun 10, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 3 | 4 | on server |
S942NKSS2AZE1 | May 21, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 2 | 4 | on server |
S942NKSU2AZDE | Apr 29, 2026 | Android 16 | Feature | 2 | 4 | on server |
S942NKSS2AZCO | Apr 1, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 2 | 4 | on server |
S942NKSU1AZCF | Mar 23, 2026 | Android 16 | Feature | 1 | 4 | on server |
S942NKSS1AZC7 | Mar 9, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 1 | 4 | on server |
S942NKSU1AZAQ | Feb 26, 2026 | Android 16 | Feature | 1 | 4 | on server |
S942NKSU5BZJC | – | Android 17 | Feature | 5 | 4 | on server |
Beta and test builds
Samsung's servers also list 7 beta build(s) for this model. They are not offered to regular users and are often removed after the next stable release.
| Build | Listed | File |
|---|---|---|
S942NKSU4ZZHK | Sep 14, 2026 | pulled |
S942NKSU4ZZHC | Aug 25, 2026 | pulled |
S942NKSU4ZZH6 | Aug 13, 2026 | pulled |
S942NKSU4ZZG4 | Jul 15, 2026 | pulled |
S942NKSU3ZZF7 | Jun 16, 2026 | pulled |
S942NKSU2ZZEQ | May 27, 2026 | pulled |
S942NKSU2ZZEF | May 13, 2026 | pulled |
How to download SM-S942N 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-S942N -r KOOReplace KOO with your region code. Step-by-step instructions, including a graphical alternative:
How to download Samsung firmware.