February 17, 2020: European units of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ are now receiving a new update bringing the February 2020 security update to the three-year-old flagship duo. According to Sammobile, the update carries the software version G95xFXXS7DTA6 and is rolling out to users in France, Germany, Spain, Poland, and the Netherlands.
October 23, 2019: One of the biggest telecom companies in the US, Verizon, has started rolling out an update to the Galaxy S8. Carrying software version G950USQS6DSJ1, the OTA brings the October 2019 security patch.
August 19, 2019: An update has started rolling out for Galaxy S8 users in Canada. The update brings no visual changes and only bumps up the security patch to August 2019.
June 19, 2019: You can now update your AT&T S8 variant to a new May 2019 security patch as version G950USQS5DSE5. The S8 also gets Qualcomm baseline update via this same software as well as the usual bug fixes and performance improvements.
May 30, 2019: T-Mobile has a new update for the Galaxy S8 arriving as version G950USQU5DSD3. The update installs April 2019 security patch, the first update since the carrier released Pie back in March.
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Get all the news regarding the software update for the Galaxy S8 handsets here, for all the popular models including those in the US at T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon Wireless. Accordingly, the page is divided into sections, as per model no., each having a table listing the latest software version and its changelog (monthly security patches).
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Software update timeline
International Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F)
- Android Pie released on February 19, 2019
| Date | Software version | Changelog |
| 17 Feb 2020 | G95xFXXS7DTA6 | February 2020 security patch |
| 29 May 2019 | G950FXXU4DSE4 | Improved camera stability and May 2019 security patch |
| 17 May 2019 | G950FXXS4DSE1 | May 2019 security patch |
| 30 Apr 2019 | G950FXXU4DSDA | April 2019 security patch |
| 18 Mar 2019 | G950FXXS4DSC2 | March 2019 security patch |
AT&T Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
- Android Pie released on March 29, 2019
| Date | Software version | Changelog |
| 18 June 2019 | G950USQS5DSE5 | May 2019 security patch, Qualcomm baseline update, and bug fixes |
| 08 May 2019 | G950USQU5DSD3 | April 2019 security patch and fix for BSCP/VPN failure. |
| 29 Mar 2019 | G950USQU5DSC1 | Installs Android 9 Pie update with Samsung One UI, Support for Wi-Fi Calling and Video Calling on FirstNet, and March 2019 security patch |
| 04 Mar 2019 | G950USQS5CSB1 | February 2019 security patch |
Sprint Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
- Android Pie stable available as of March 26, 2019
| Date | Firmware Download | Android OS | Changelog |
| 19 Apr 2019 | G950USQU5DSD3 | Android 9 | April 2019 security patch, bug fixes, and performance improvements |
| 26 Mar 2019 | G950USQU5DSC1 | Android 9 | Installs Android 9 Pie update with Samsung One UI and March 2019 security patch |
| 28 Jan 2019 | G950USQU4CSA4 | Android 8.0 | January 2019 security patch and bug fixes |
| 04 Oct 2018 | G950USQU5CRIB | Android 8.0 | October 2018 security patch, AR Emoji, VoLTE, super slow-mo video recording and more |
| 06 Aug 2018 | G950USQU5CRG3 | Android 8.0 | June/July 2018 security patch |
| 27 May 2018 | G950USQS3CRE2 | Android 8.0 | May 2018 security patch |
| 17 Mar 2018 | G950USQU2CRB9 | Android 8.0 | Android Oreo update with Samsung Experience 9.0 UI. Notification categories, Notification dots, Improved Biometric security, additional 3 Edge Lighting effects and color choices, picture-in-picture, Autofill, etc. Oreo features. |
| 11 Aug 2017 | G950USQU1AQGL | Android 7.0 | Calling Plus, July 2017 security patch, and new features in Messaging app |
| 10 July 2017 | G950USQU1AQFJ | Android 7.0 | June 2017 Android Security Patches, Find My Mobile, LTE Roaming fix, SMS Fix for “(/5)Ok” |
| 07 June 2017 | G950USQU1AQEF | Android 7.0 | May 2017 security patch and LTE Band performance improvements (HPUE) Qualcomm patch 2034170 |
| 05 May 2017 | G950USQU1AQDE | Red Tint fix, Improved color optimization and convenient color adjustment, Wi-Fi connectivity and stability, SMS stability, Bixby improvements, SMS duplicate text, DQA Device Quality Agent (Force Close) encountered while using the phone | |
| 20 Apr 2017 | G950USQU1AQD9 | Android 7.0 | April 2017 security patch |
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T-Mobile Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
- Android Pie released on March 29, 2019
| Date | Firmware Download | Android OS | Changelog |
| 24 May 2019 | G950USQU5DSD3 | Android 9 | April 2019 security patch |
| 29 Mar 2019 | G950USQU5DSC1 | Android 9 | Installs Android 9 Pie update with Samsung One UI and March 2019 security patch. The update also includes Stir and Shaken feature, band 28 support, and enables RCS over 2G/3G |
| 06 Dec 2018 | G950USQU5CRK1 | Android 8.0 | November 2018 security patch |
| 29 Oct 2018 | G950USQU5CRIB | Android 8.0 | September and October 2018 security patch, RCS Universal Profile support (allows sending up to 100MB files via messaging app), and more |
| 31 Aug 2018 | G950USQS5CRH1 | Android 8.0 | August 2018 security patch |
| 19 Aug 2018 | G950USQU5CRG3 | Android 8.0 | July 2018 security patch and Samsung VOC fix |
| 17 June 2018 | G950USQU4CRE9 | Android 8.0 | June 2018 security patch, various bug fixes, and stability enhancements. |
| 23 May 2018 | G950USQS3CRE2 | Android 8.0 | May 2018 security patch. |
| 30 Apr 2018 | G950USQU3CRD4 | Android 8.0 | April 2018 security patch. |
| 17 Mar 2018 | G950USQU2CRB9 | Android 8.0 | Android Oreo update with Samsung Experience 9.0 UI. Notification categories, Notification dots, Improved Biometric security, additional 3 Edge Lighting effects and color choices, picture-in-picture, Autofill, etc. Oreo features. Size: 1549MB |
| 28 Sep 2017 | G950USQU1AQHD | Android 7.0 | IMS roaming updates, various system improvements, and August 2017 security patch. |
| 18 July 2017 | G950USQU1AQGA | Android 7.0 | July 2017 security patch. |
| 08 July 2017 | G950USQU1AQFJ | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch, DIGITS update, Qualcomm update for microphone fix, Bixby enhancements, and various system improvements. |
| 06 June 2017 | G950USQU1AQEF | Android 7.0 | May 2017 security update, Android Pay, and Bixby enhancements. |
| 01 May 2017 | G950USQU1AQDE | Android 7.0 | Fix for Red Tint on display. |
| 20 April 2017 | G950USQU1AQD9 | Android 7.0 | April 2017 security patch. |
| 11 April 2017 | G950USQU1AQC9 | Android 7.0 | Initial release. |
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Verizon Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
- Android Pie stable released on April 04, 2019
| Date | Update Download Link | Android OS | Changelog |
| 23 Oct 2019 | G950USQS6DSJ1 | Android 9 | October 2019 security patch |
| 04 Apr 2019 | G950USQU5DSC1 | Android 9 | Installs Android 9 Pie, Samsung One UI, and March 2019 security patch |
| 17 Jan 2019 | G950USQU5CSA4 | Android 8.0 | January 2019 security patch |
| 19 Nov 2018 | G950USQU5CRK1 | Android 8.0 | November 2018 security patch |
| 22 Oct 2018 | G950USQU5CRIB | Android 8.0 | October security update with AR Emoji and super slow-mo 960FPS video recording |
| 26 Sep 2018 | G950USQS5CRI4 | Android 8.0 | September 2018 security patch |
| 29 Aug 2018 | G950USQU5CRH1 | Android 8.0 | August 2018 security patch |
| 19 Jun 2018 | G950USQU4CRE9 | Android 8.0 | June 2018 security patch and Wi-Fi Calling Auto On feature |
| 24 May 2018 | G950USQS3CRE2 | Android 8.0 | May 2018 security patch |
| 05 Apr 2018 | G950USQU2CRC5 | Android 8.0 | March 2018 security patch |
| 15 March 2018 | G950USQU2CRB9 | Android 8.0 | Android Oreo update with Samsung Experience 9.0 UI. Notification categories, Notification dots, Improved Biometric security, additional 3 Edge Lighting effects and color choices, picture-in-picture, Autofill, etc. Oreo features. |
| 01 March 2018 | G950USQS2BRB1 | Android 7.0 | February 2018 security patch |
| 30 Oct 2017 | G950USQS1AQJA | Android 7.0 | Krack security patch |
| 02 Oct 2017 | G950USQS1AQI6 | Android 7.0 | Blueborne security patch |
| 28 Aug 2017 | G950USQU1AQGL | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch Faster face recognition, Navigation bar show and hide options, AOD alarm notifications, fixes for Briefing card update and Car Bluetooth Music browser, updates for Caller Name ID and Smart Switch apps. For B2B users: Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection and KNOX improvements |
| 24 July 2017 | G950USQU1AQG4 | Android 7.0 | June and July 2017 security patch, Google Daydream VR, Animated GIF during phone calls, and More Infinity screen (toggle off navigation bar when needed) |
| 11 June 2017 | G950USQU1AQEF | Android 7.0 | May 2017 security patch, Android Pay Bixby improvements, Advanced Calling (Wi-Fi Calling) performance improvements, and general bug fixes |
| 11 May 2017 | G950USQU1AQDF | Android 7.0 | Red Tint on display fix |
| 20 April 2017 | G950USQU1AQD9 | Android 7.0 | April 2017 security patch |
US Cellular Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
- Android Pie stable to arrive in April 2019
| Date | Firmware Download | Android OS | Changelog |
| 26 Dec 2018 | G950USQS5CRL1 | Android 8.0 | December 2018 security update |
| 09 Dec 2018 | G950USQU5CRK1 | Android 8.0 | November 2018 security update |
| 06 Oct 2018 | G950USQS5CRI4 | Android 8.0 | September 2018 security update |
| 03 Sep 2018 | G950USQU5CRG3 | Android 8.0 | July 2018 security update |
| 20 Mar 2018 | G950USQU2CRB9 | Android 8.0 | Upgrade to Android 8.0 Oreo along with Samsung Experience 9.0 UI. You get Notification dots, Autofill, picture-in-picture, improved Biometric security, additional 3 Edge Lighting effects. |
| 09 Jun 2017 | G950USQS1AQF7 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
| 24 May 2017 | G950USQU1AQEF | Android 7.0 | May 2017 security patch |
| 27 Apr 2017 | G950USQU1AQDE | Android 7.0 | April 2017 security patch |
| 07 Apr 2017 | G950USQU1AQD9 | Android 7.0 | April 2017 security patch |
Canadian Galaxy S8 (SM-G950W)
- Android Pie stable released on April 01, 2019
| Date | Firmware Download | Android OS | Changelog |
| 19 Aug 2019 | NA | Android 9 | August 2019 security patch |
| 01 Apr 2019 | G950WVLU5CSC1 | Android 9 | Installs Android 9 Pie update with Samsung One UI and March 2019 security patch |
| 21 Jan 2019 | G950WVLS5BSA1 | Android 8.0 | January 2019 security patch |
| 02 Dec 2018 | G950WVLU5BRJ2 | Android 8.0 | November 2018 security patch |
| 18 Oct 2018 | G950WVLU5BRI6 | Android 8.0 | Added Wi-Fi Calling feature and October 2018 security patch |
| 19 Mar 2018 | G950WVLU2BRB7 | Android 8.0 | Android Oreo update with Samsung Experience 9.0 UI. Notification categories, Notification dots, Improved Biometric security, additional 3 Edge Lighting effects and color choices, picture-in-picture, Autofill, etc. Oreo features. |
| 12 Jun 2017 | G950WVLS1AQF7 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
| 24 May 2017 | G950WVLU1AQEJ | Android 7.0 | May 2017 security patch |
| 07 Apr 2017 | G950WVLU1AQD9 | Android 7.0 | April 2017 security patch |
| 27 Apr 2017 | G950WVLU1AQDE | Android 7.0 | April 2017 security patch |
U.S. Unlocked Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U1)
- Android Pie released on April 07, 2019
| Date | Firmware Download | Android OS | Changelog |
| 07 Apr 2019 | G950U1UEU5DSC1 | Android 9 | Installs Android 9 Pie stable update with Samsung One UI and March 2019 security patch |
| 05 Mar 2019 | G950U1UES5CSB2 | Android 8.0 | February 2019 security update |
| 23 Feb 2019 | G950U1UEU5ZSBB | Android 9 | Installs Android Pie beta 2 with February 2019 security patch, fixes a number of bugs related to the camera, mobile data connectivity, network initialization, importing TV screen via Smart View, battery drain and general optimizations and more |
| 25 Jan 2019 | G950U1UEU5ZSAB | Android 9 | Installs One UI beta based on Android 9 Pie and January 2019 security patch |
| 04 Sep 2018 | G950U1UEU5CRH3 | Android 8.0 | August 2018 security patch |
| 19 Jul 2018 | G950U1UES5CRF5 | Android 8.0 | June and July 2028 security patch |
| 24 May 2018 | G950U1UES3CRE2 | Android 8.0 | May 2018 patch |
| 4 Apr 2018 | G950U1UEU2CRB9 | Android 8.0 | Installs Android 8.0 Oreo OS. Get you new features like Autofill, picture-in-picture, notification dots, notification snooze, redefined Settings app, revamped notifications center, etc. stuff. |
| 8 Aug 2017 | G950U1UEU1AQH3 | Android 7.0 | August 2017 security patch |
| 10 Jul 2017 | G950U1UEU1AQG2 | Android 7.0 | July 2017 security patch |
| 25 May 2017 | G950U1UEU1AQE3 | Android 7.0 | June 2017 security patch |
| 27 Apr 2017 | G950U1UEU1AQDC | Android 7.0 | April 2017 security patch |
Galaxy S8 Android 9 Pie update release date
| Model | Launch OS | Current OS | Android 9 Pie |
| Global Unlocked |
Android 7.0 Nougat |
Android 9 Pie | Released on 19 February 2019 |
| AT&T | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Android 9 Pie | Released on 29 March 2019 |
| Sprint | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Android 9 Pie | Released on 26 March 2019 |
| T-Mobile | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Android 9 Pie | Released on 29 March 2019 |
| Verizon | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Android 9 Pie | Released on 04 April 2019 |
| US Cellular | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Android 8.0 | Expected in April 2019 |
| Canada | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Android 9 Pie | Released on 01 April 2019 |
| Unlocked (USA) |
Android 7.0 Nougat |
Android 9 Pie | Released on 07 April 2019 |
Samsung Galaxy S8 users in Europe and North America, including Canada, can now download and install the stable update to Android 9 Pie. This is for models SM-G950F, SM-G950U, and SM-G950W, respectively.
The American unlocked variant (SM-G950U1) has also been updated to Pie.
Samsung One UI
For the uninitiated, Samsung has once again changed its Android skin from Experience to One UI. Given the skin is part of Android 9 Pie, the Galaxy S8 will also get it. You can check out more about this new skin on this page.
In the table above for each Galaxy S8 model, we have linked the software version with the firmware file. You can simply download the firmware of your choice, one that is compatible with your Galaxy S8 (check with model no.), and install it yourself.
Installation is pretty easy, but if you are new, it could be a bit time consuming to you. Download the firmware (update version given above) for your Galaxy S8 after carefully matching the model no. with the download section, and then check out our guide on install Samsung firmware to get all help you will ever need to install the update.
Whatever be your query as regards Galaxy S8 update, just feel free to ask us in the comments section below.
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