Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) — BGL
Samsung Galaxy S8 Released 2017, April 24 | 155g, 8mm thickness | Android 7.0, up to Android 9.0, One UI | 64GB storage, microSDXC | Super AMOLED, HDR10 | 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable (11.55 Wh)
Samsung Galaxy S8 Network Specifications
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps |
| 4G | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
Samsung Galaxy S8 body Specifications
| SIM | · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Weight | 155 g (5.47 oz) |
| Dimensions | 148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm (5.86 x 2.68 x 0.31 in) |
Samsung Galaxy S8 MISC Specifications
| SAR EU | 0.32 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body) |
| SAR US | 0.44 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body) |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Rose Pink, Burgundy Red |
Samsung Galaxy S8 display Specifications
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~570 ppi density) |
| Size | 5.8 inches, 84.8 cm 2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED, HDR10 |
Samsung Galaxy S8 Sound Specifications
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
Samsung Galaxy S8 Platform Specifications
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP20 - EMEA Adreno 540 - USA & China |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEA Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China |
| Chipset | Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEA Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China |
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI |
Samsung Galaxy S8 Battery Specifications
| Charging | 15W wired, QC2 Wireless (Qi) (market dependent) |
| Battery | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable (11.55 Wh) |
Samsung Galaxy S8 memory Specifications
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
Samsung Galaxy S8 Main Camera Specifications
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Camera | 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
BGL Region Firmware Info
BGL - BulgariaA CSC (Consumer Software Customization) code ties a Samsung firmware build to the country and carrier it was released for, controlling branding, available languages and which OTA updates a device receives. The BGL code is used in Bulgaria by M-Tel, BG Globul, Vivacom, with 2 distinct Samsung Galaxy S8 firmware versions found so far.
BGL Firmware Version History
| Version | Build Date | Security Patch |
|---|---|---|
| G950FXXUCDZE7 | 2026-05-29 | — |
| G950FXXUCDVG4 | 2022-08-04 | — |
2 Samsung Galaxy S8 firmware versions found for the BGL region, newest first.
Samsung Galaxy S8 BGL Firmware ArchiveOfficial Samsung Galaxy S8 firmware for the Bulgaria BGL region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Combination & Special FilesCombination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
| Device Mobile | Version | Bit - SW REV | FA | Change list | Updated | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BGL Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the BGL CSC on the Samsung Galaxy S8?+
The BGL CSC is used by M-Tel, BG Globul, and Vivacom in Bulgaria. Flash the BGL firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy S8 firmware versions are available for the BGL region?+
2 distinct Samsung Galaxy S8 firmware versions have been found for the BGL (Bulgaria) region so far, from oldest to the latest build.
How is the BGL CSC different from other region codes?+
Samsung ties every firmware build to one of roughly 599 CSC (Consumer Software Customization) codes, each tied to a specific country and carrier. BGL is the code for Bulgaria (M-Tel, BG Globul, and Vivacom) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.