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Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U1) Firmware Downloads - Region: XAR

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Free, direct downloads of official stock firmware for the Samsung Galaxy S9 (model code SM-G960U1) in the XAR region. Pick a build to update, repair, or unbrick your device with the Odin tool.

download firmwareSamsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U1) — XAR
Samsung Galaxy S9 SM-G960U1 XAR firmware image
Released 2018, March 9
163g, 8.5mm thickness
Android 8.0, up to Android 10, One UI 2.5
64GB/128GB/256GB storage, microSDXC, card slot

Samsung Galaxy S9 Released 2018, March 09 | 163g, 8.5mm thickness | Android 8.0, up to Android 10, One UI 2.5 | 64GB/128GB/256GB storage, microSDXC | Super AMOLED, HDR10 | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable (11.55 Wh)

Samsung Galaxy S9 Network Specifications

Detailed Network specifications for the Samsung Galaxy S9:
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps
4G1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Global
3GHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global, USA
2GGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Timeline
Released2018, March 9

Samsung Galaxy S9 body Specifications

Detailed body specifications for the Samsung Galaxy S9:
SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Weight163 g (5.75 oz)
Dimensions147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5 mm (5.81 x 2.70 x 0.33 in)

Samsung Galaxy S9 MISC Specifications

Detailed MISC specifications for the Samsung Galaxy S9:
SAR EU0.36 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
SAR US0.63 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
ColorsMidnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple, Burgundy Red, Sunrise Gold, Ice Blue

Samsung Galaxy S9 display Specifications

Detailed display specifications for the Samsung Galaxy S9:
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~570 ppi density)
Size5.8 inches, 84.8 cm 2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED, HDR10

Samsung Galaxy S9 Sound Specifications

Detailed Sound specifications for the Samsung Galaxy S9:
3.5mm jackYes
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers

Samsung Galaxy S9 Platform Specifications

Detailed Platform specifications for the Samsung Galaxy S9:
GPUMali-G72 MP18 - EMEA Adreno 630 - USA/LATAM, China
CPUOcta-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) - USA/LATAM, China
ChipsetExynos 9810 (10 nm) - EMEA Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China
OSAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5

Samsung Galaxy S9 Battery Specifications

Detailed Battery specifications for the Samsung Galaxy S9:
Charging15W wired, QC2 Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
BatteryLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable (11.55 Wh)

Samsung Galaxy S9 memory Specifications

Detailed memory specifications for the Samsung Galaxy S9:
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only

Samsung Galaxy S9 Main Camera Specifications

Detailed Main Camera specifications for the Samsung Galaxy S9:
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS (30fps)
FeaturesLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Camera12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

XAR Region Firmware Info

United States flagXAR - United States
Cellular South

A 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 XAR code is used in United States by Cellular South, with one Samsung Galaxy S9 firmware version known so far.

Samsung Galaxy S9 XAR Firmware Archive

Official Samsung Galaxy S9 firmware for the United States XAR region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.

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Samsung Galaxy S9 Combination & Special Files

Combination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U1) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.

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XAR Firmware FAQ

Which carriers use the XAR CSC on the Samsung Galaxy S9?+

The XAR CSC is used by Cellular South in United States. Flash the XAR firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.

How many Samsung Galaxy S9 firmware versions are available for the XAR region?+

Currently one known Samsung Galaxy S9 firmware version is available for the XAR (United States) region.

How is the XAR 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. XAR is the code for United States (Cellular South) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.