General Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G9980) | TGY/BRI/CHC | Discussions, Firmware, Updates, etc.

[mpore14]

This thread discusses about the Hong Kong (TGY) / Taiwan (BRI) / China (CHC) variant of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G9980)
Feel free to post anything related to this variant of the S21 Ultra.


Details about SM-G9980

• Dual Sim (SM-G9980/DS)
• Snapdragon 888
• Network Bands:
  • 2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
  • 3G WCDMA: B1(2100), B2(1900), B5(850), B8(900)
  • 4G LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
  • 5G Bands: n1(2100), n5(850), n41(2500), n78(3500), n79(4700)

Current Software Versions (Thread Updated: September 23, 2023 GMT)​

Taiwan CSC: BRI AP Version: G9980ZHS5EWI1 CSC Version: G9980OZS5EWI1 Security Patch Level: 2023-09-01	- September 2023 Security Patch. - Device security has been further enhanced. - Some apps updated
Hong Kong CSC: TGY AP Version: G9980ZHS5EWI1 CSC Version: G9980OZS5EWI1 Security Patch Level: 2023-09-01	- September 2023 Security Patch. - Device security has been further enhanced. - Some apps updated
China (Open China) CSC: CHC AP Version: G9980ZCU5EWH6 CSC Version: G9980CHC5EWH6 Security patch level : 2023-07-01	- July 2023 Security Patch - Device Security

Samsung Security Update Details: Security Updates
Sammobile Link: S21 Ultra SM-G9980
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Samsung Changelog Links:
CHC: https://doc.samsungmobile.com/SM-G9980/CHC/doc.html
TGY: https://doc.samsungmobile.com/SM-G9980/TGY/doc.html
BRI: https://doc.samsungmobile.com/SM-G9980/BRI/doc.html
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More information on Galaxy S21 Ultra Model differences
https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-sm-g998-model-number-differences/
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[mpore14]

September 2023 Security patch has been released for TGY/BRI.

Look at 1st post for CHC.

• If you wish to flash the latest firmware, download Firmware from Frija and flash Via Odin.​

• To check for latest updates on your phone - Settings > Software Update > Download and install.​

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[ekerbuddyeker]

The ks for doing this. Frustrating how slow Samsung is with the HK version. Let alone one UI4!

 

[tessut]

Anybody got the one ui 4.0 beta ota zip ?

 

[p40403]

the BRI after the September security update
Charging becomes very slow, originally it takes about an hour for 10-100
Now it takes 90 minutes to fill up

 

[varcor]

Been using TGY Variant since the S9, this is the first time I can remember not receiving a timely update. Also, does anyone know the differences between TGY and BRI Firmware? I've read their the same but I'd be surprised if that's the case.

 

[mpore14]

Anybody got the one ui 4.0 beta ota zip ?

As far as I have scavenged, no one has uploaded the beta for our variant.

 

[mpore14]

Been using TGY Variant since the S9, this is the first time I can remember not receiving a timely update. Also, does anyone know the differences between TGY and BRI Firmware? I've read their the same but I'd be surprised if that's the case.

My CSC is originally BRI and since flashed the TGY. I'm unable to come back to BRI as it seems like they are the exact same firmware - same md5.

 

[taher2]

Samsung doesn't release even the regular monthly patches, 9980 TGY is still on August Patch.
Why dear Samsung?

 

[taher2]

Samsung doesn't release even the regular monthly patches, 9980 TGY is still on August Patch.
Why dear Samsung?

 

[ekerbuddyeker]

And beta 2 is out .... But not for 9980!

 

[mpore14]

Not sure what's happening with the TGY firmware but it's disappointing

 

[bilalwarraich]

Not sure what's happening with the TGY firmware but it's disappointing

i am going to change my phone its really disappointing. i was hoping that with 2nd beta will get it but no

 

[nightoooo]

there is definitely something that is holding Samsung from ruling out newer SW for TGY .. otherwise they used to be released as soon as there is a SW for Taiwan (BRI) or for China.

 

[mpore14]

i am going to change my phone its really disappointing. i was hoping that with 2nd beta will get it but no

If you need the update fix, I'd go and flash the BRI firmware. My csc stayed at TGY

 

[bryanfuryin22]

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Flashed Taiwan BRI update and csc still turned out as TGY.
For those still stuck at August Update on their TGY model, flashing the BRI will update the phone to September Patch.

Download Firmware from Frija and flash Via Odin.

Bro did u just dirty flashed it or did a back up and clean before flashing. I have 350gb of data so want to avoid flashing just over it. Also in UAE im getting 5g and everything is fine with the phone including battery life. Just Samsung pay is not usable. Please let me know if camera and any other improvement is there over tgy when comparing bri software.
Thanks

 

[ekerbuddyeker]

From my Note days, owning the HK version, it was also late with updates, never got betas, and then suddenly got the One UI3 update along with all other regions. I'm guessing that's what will happen here too.

 

[mpore14]

Bro did u just dirty flashed it or did a back up and clean before flashing. I have 350gb of data so want to avoid flashing just over it. Also in UAE im getting 5g and everything is fine with the phone including battery life. Just Samsung pay is not usable. Please let me know if camera and any other improvement is there over tgy when comparing bri software.
Thanks

Not sure about any particulars for the moment. I have not done much with the Sept BRI Firmware. Hopefully others might know.

 

[bilalwarraich]

somebody replied me at the snapdragon beta forum that if i have September security patch i can sideload U1 beta is it possible?

 

[ekerbuddyeker]

If you Glgive it a try let us know