Download Latest Frija v2.0.23364.3 Tool for Samsung (Tutorial)

Frija is a great SamfFirm alternative tool for Windows. It lets you download the latest Samsung firmware easily. Samsung firmware comprises 5 binaries or Odin files with .tar.md5 extension. Frija can download BL, AP, CP, and CSC files for Odin. Using the latest Frija v2.0.23364.3, you can download the official update for your Galaxy phone or Galaxy Tab directly from the Samsung Firmware Update Server (FUS).

Fun Fact: Frija tool has been named after the wife of Odin (Old Norse: Óðinn), the god of wisdom, poetry, and magic in Norse mythology. Odin uses Heimdall (an Odin alternative for Windows, Mac, and Linux) which again is named after the Norse deity Heimdallr who could see the future and was the sole protector of the Bifröst in Asgard. So, you’ll need the wife to download the firmware and then the husband to flash it for you.

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Download Latest Frija v2.0.23364.3

Please note that Frija is unavailable as an APK and incompatible with macOS or Linux. The tool works only with the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 10 and 11. Frija v2.0.23364.3 is the latest version of this Samsung firmware download tool. It’s recommended that you use the latest version of the tool. However, you can also download the older versions if needed. Here are all versions of the Frija tool ever released.

Frija_v2.0.23364.3.zip (Latest)

Frija_v2.0.23362.1.zip

Frija_v2.0.23357.1.zip

Frija_v2.0.23262.4.zip

If you’re looking for the older versions of Frija Tool, you can download them from below. Please note that the Samsung FUS now requires device IMEI to fetch the firmware. Since the older versions listed below do not have an option to enter the IMEI number of the device, they might not work as expected.

Prerequisites:

The latest Frija v2.0.23364.3 requires the x86 version of .NET Core 3.1 Desktop Runtime (v3.1.21) even on the x64 platforms of Windows 10/11.

.NET Core 3.1 Desktop Runtime (v3.1.21)

When the .NET Core 3.1 Desktop Runtime is installed on your PC, do not forget to restart the system.

Frija v1.44 and lower versions require the following runtimes pre-installed on Windows.

If you are a macOS or Linux user, Samloader can be a great Frija alternative to download Samsung firmware.

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Features of Frija Tool

Developed by SlackingVeteran, Frija is an alternative to SamFirm download tool. It has a better user interface, looks clean, and is easy to use. SamFirm is now outdated because its developer discontinued the project long ago. The features that make Frija a must-have Samsung firmware download tool include:

Simple and clean UI
Dark theme
You can enable or disable the binary nature check
Loads Samsung DLL libraries in a more efficient way than SamFirm
Uses a better firmware search method than SamFirm
Supports high-speed firmware download from the Samsung firmware update server (FUS).
Lets you enable or disable the CRC (Cyclical Redundancy Check) checksum verification to help you with firmware encryption or decryption or MD5-related issues for Enc2-type encrypted firmware. The CRC and MD5 hash ensure the integrity of the firmware file.

You can toggle Night Mode, CRC Check, and Binary Nature on or off by clicking the 3-dot menu icon on the top-left corner of the Frija tool window and selecting Settings.

How to Use Frija Firmware Download Tool

Now that you are familiar with the features of Frija, let’s see how to use it to download firmware for your Samsung Galaxy phone or Tab. When the firmware.zip is downloaded, you can extract it to get the BL, AP, CP, CSC, and Home_CSC firmware binaries to install using Samsung Odin.

Find Your Samsung Device’s Model, CSC, and IMEI

Before you can download the firmware for your Samsung device, you must find out and note its model number, CSC code, and IMEI number. This is necessary if you want to download the correct firmware file and avoid Error 102. If you don’t know how to do that, go through the steps given below.

Open the Settings app on your Samsung smartphone or Galaxy Tab, scroll down to About phone or About device, and tap it. You’ll find the model and IMEI number of your device.
There are 2 ways to find out the CSC code of your Samsung device and we’ll check out both.
1. Open the dialer in the Phone app and dial *#1234#. On the next screen, you’ll see the software versions of AP, CP, and CSC as well as the model number of your device. The first 3 letters right after the model number represent the CSC code of your device.
2. Open Settings > About phone > Software information and look for Service provider SW ver. You find the CSC and multi-CSC (on some devices only) code of your phone or tab.

To get the IMEI number of your Samsung Galaxy device, try one of the following methods:

Open your phone’s dialer and dial *#06# secret code to display the IMEI number.
Open device Settings > About phone and you’ll see the IMEI number.

That’s it! Now, you have all the required information to download the firmware for your device.

Download Samsung Firmware Using Frija

Now, check out the steps to download the Samsung firmware using Frija.

Extract Frija_v2.0.23364.3.zip to your desktop using a Zip archiver.
Open the extracted folder and launch Frija.exe by double-clicking the executable file.
When Frija is launched, you will see the program window with empty fields in which you have to fill in your Samsung device’s model, CSC code, and IMEI number. You must have a working internet connection.
I already described how you can find the model number and CSC of your Samsung device to download the correct firmware. Fill in the Model, CSC, and IMEI fields and click the Check Update button as shown below.
Frija will check for the latest firmware version available for your Samsung phone or tablet and show you the results. Click the Download button.
Choose the location where you want Frija to save the firmware file. Don’t modify the name of the firmware file name and click the OK option.
In my case, the name of the firmware file was SM-S918B_2_20231130173900_qvd0y07gzu_fac.zip.
Depending on your network speed, you may need to wait until the firmware download completes.
Finally, you’ll see the Firmware downloaded successfully message in Frija.
Now, navigate to the location where you saved the firmware file. You will find it saved as a zip: SM-S918B_2_20231130173900_qvd0y07gzu_fac.zip.
Extract the zip file to get the BL, AP, CP, CSC, and Home CSC binaries inside the firmware folder.

Using the Auto Mode in Frija

By default, Frija opens in the Manual mode. If you don’t know the model number and CSC or want to enter the IMEI number manually, you can use the Auto mode.

Launch the Frija Flash tool.
Connect your Samsung Galaxy phone or Galaxy Tab to your Windows PC via a USB cable.
Frija leverages Samsung Smart Switch API to automatically detect your device model, CSC, and firmware version.
Click the Check Update button to allow Frija to fetch the latest firmware update for your device.
Finally, click the Download button.

Fixing Common Errors in Frija

Frija doesn’t Respond When the Check Update Button is Clicked

Avoid launching Frija right after installing .NET Core 3.1 Desktop Runtime, otherwise, you might get this error. Restarting your Windows PC after the installation might fix the issue.

Frija Error 102

If you are using Frija in Auto mode, there are rare chances that you will encounter Error 102 while downloading firmware. Type your device’s model number and CSC correctly to resolve this error. However, if you use the Manual mode, the probability of getting Error 102 is higher.

Whether you use Frija’s Auto or Manual mode, you must fill all the fields with correct values and information. Otherwise, you’ll end with the following message:

Error 102: Unable to find firmware for SM-XXXX

Open the Frija.log found in the Frija folder. The log file records the activities of the tool and errors. I entered the wrong device model and CSC code to reproduce Error 102 in Frija.

When I checked the Frija.log, I found the following:

Checking latest firmware for SM-S918V/VZW/S918BXXS1AWBM/S918BOXM1AWBN/S918BXXU1AWBD
Error getting response: The remote server returned an error: (503) Server Unavailable.
Error: Could not generate Nonce. Status code 503
Error 102: Unable to find Firmware for SM-S918V/VZW
Please make sure all fields are correct or use Manual Mode

Thus, if you face Error 102 in Frija, you must input the correct information to fix it.

Frija has Stopped Working (Fix)

If you get Frija has stopped working error right after hitting the Check Update button in Frija, it may be due to insufficient space on your Windows PC. Frija has been tested on Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11. Please check that your PC or laptop has enough space. Also, ensure you have installed Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable package and .NET Framework on your computer. Doing the above should fix this error.

Anyway, having downloaded the firmware, you’ll need to download Samsung Odin to flash the firmware on your Samsung device.

I tried to give you as many details about the Frija tool as possible and explain its functions and use. If the firmware installation doesn’t go well, refer to our guide on troubleshooting Odin errors.

How to Use Latest Frija v2.0.23364.3 to Download Firmware