Galaxy S26 Ultra SM-S948W firmware
The latest stable build is S948WVLU5BZJA (Android 17, feature update), first released on Nov 3, 2026 – 3 days ago. Samsung has published 12 stable builds for this model since Feb 26, 2026: 7 security and 5 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
S948WVLU5BZJA- Released
- Nov 3, 2026
- Android
- Android 17
- Bootloader bit
- 5
- Regions
- 11
- Stable builds
- 12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BMC | Canada (Bell) | S948WVLU5BZJA | Android 17 | Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
BWA | Canada | S948WVLU5BZJA | Android 17 | Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
ESK | Canada (Eastlink) | S948WVLU5BZJA | Android 17 | Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
FMC | Canada (Fido) | S948WVLU5BZJA | Android 17 | Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
GLW | Canada (Freedom) | S948WVLU5BZJA | Android 17 | Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
KDO | Canada (Koodo) | S948WVLU5BZJA | Android 17 | Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
RWC | Canada (Rogers) | S948WVLU5BZJA | Android 17 | Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
TLS | Canada (Telus) | S948WVLU5BZJA | Android 17 | Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
VMC | Canada (Virgin) | S948WVLU5BZJA | Android 17 | Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
VTR | Canada (Videotron) | S948WVLU5BZJA | Android 17 | Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
XAC | Canada | S948WVLU5BZJA | Android 17 | Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
Firmware history (12 builds)
Every stable build (PDA version) Samsung has published for the SM-S948W, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S948WVLU5BZJA | Nov 3, 2026 | Android 17 | Feature | 5 | 11 | on server |
S948WVLS4BZIG | Oct 9, 2026 | Android 17 | Security | 4 | 11 | on server |
S948WVLU4BZID | Sep 29, 2026 | Android 17 | Feature | 4 | 11 | on server |
S948WVLS4AZHL | Sep 4, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 4 | 11 | on server |
S948WVLS4AZG3 | Jul 20, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 4 | 11 | on server |
S948WVLS3AZF1 | Jun 19, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 3 | 11 | on server |
S948WVLS2AZE1 | May 29, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 2 | 11 | on server |
S948WVLU2AZDE | May 4, 2026 | Android 16 | Feature | 2 | 11 | on server |
S948WVLS2AZCL | Apr 6, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 2 | 11 | on server |
S948WVLU1AZCF | Mar 25, 2026 | Android 16 | Feature | 1 | 11 | on server |
S948WVLS1AZC7 | Mar 11, 2026 | Android 16 | Security | 1 | 11 | on server |
S948WVLU1AZAB | Feb 26, 2026 | Android 16 | Feature | 1 | 11 | on server |
How to download SM-S948W 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-S948W -r BMCReplace BMC with your region code. Step-by-step instructions, including a graphical alternative:
How to download Samsung firmware.