G960FXXSEFUA1 | January 2021 Security patch for Galaxy S9 [Europe]

Samsung rolled January 2021 Android security patch for the Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F) with build number G960FXXSEFUA1. The update is rolling over the air for the users with the Samsung Galaxy S9 device in the European region.

As we speak, the update is live for Austria, Switzerland, Romania, Luxembourg, Spain, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Serbia, Ireland, UK, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Bosnia, and more region. The update is based on Android 9.0 Pie. If you haven’t received the update on your Galaxy S9 device, then you can manually check the software update.

Check The Software Update

Go to Settings App > Go to System > Tap on System Updates. Now hit the option Check for Updates. Now, if the G960FXXSEFUA1  update is available for the device, you will get a notification to download it.

Before downloading, make sure to charge your device up to 50% or more. Use the WiFi connection to download faster and avoid charges from the operator.

How to install stock firmware on Samsung Galaxy S9

To flash the firmware manually on your device, then you need to download the ODIN flash tool, firmware file, and drivers.

Pre-Requisite:

• This firmware (G960FXXSEFUA1) is supported for Samsung Galaxy S9 (Europe variants)
• Charge your device to 50% in order to avoid power-related interruptions during the installation process.
• You need a PC and USB Cables.
• Take a backup before flashing the software on your device

Firmware Installation Guide

• First, download all the necessary files on your PC including the ODIN Flash Tool.
• Install and launch the ODIN flash tool > Select the Galaxy S9 stock firmware file according to your region to flash it.
• You can check out the full depth firmware flashing guide here: How to Install Samsung Stock Firmware Using Odin Flash Tool
• For better visualization support, you can also check out our full-depth video tutorial.