In this article, we will cover every software update for the Galaxy Note 20 series users all around the globe. Check the complete Galaxy Note 20 series software update information below:
How To Check Software Update?
If you have a device and want to check for the latest software update, just take your device and open Settings, tap on the Software update menu, and go for the Download and install option.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Software Update:
Update 11, January 29 (02:20 ET) ― February 2022 security patch
February 2022 security patch rolling out
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are now getting the February 2022 security patches. The update is rolling out in European countries.
Software versions are:
- Galaxy Note 20: N980FXXU3EVA9 | N981BXXU3EVA9
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: N985FXXU3EVA9 | N986BXXU3EVA9
Update 10, January 15 (12:32 ET) ― T-Mobile Android 12
T-Mobile rolling out Android 12/One UI 4.0 update
After Verizon, T-Mobile has started rolling out One UI 4.0 based on Android 12 to the Galaxy Note 20 series. The update brings new privacy features and visual enhancements. The Galaxy Note 20 series is the latest to receive One UI 4.0 in the US.
Alongside several new features, the update also brings the December 2021 security patch. Check the software versions below.
- Galaxy Note 20: N981USQS2EULF
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: N986USQS2EULF
Update 9, January 14 (09:41 ET) ― January 2022 update
January 2022 security patch rolling out
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are getting the January 2022 security patch.
Software versions are:
- Galaxy Note 20: N981BXXS3EULH/N980FXXS3EULH
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: N986BXXS3EULH/N985FXXS3EULH
According to Samsung, the company added 62 fixes, 52 from Google and 10 from Samsung, in the January 2022 security patch.
From fixed issues, 2 of them were critical, 39 vulnerabilities were highly prioritized, and 12 were moderately severe, while 9 vulnerabilities were included in Google’s own patch. If you want to read about the security patch in detail, check here for details.
How to check for the latest software update
You can check for the update manually by heading to the Settings app on your device and then:
- Software update
- Download and install
Update 8, January 12 (08:17 ET) ― One UI 4.0 stable update for unlocked units
One UI 4.0 for unlocked units in the US
After the locked variants, the company has now released the Android 12 update for the unlocked units of the Galaxy Note 20 series. Alongside several new features, the update also includes the January 2022 security patch.
Software versions are:
- Galaxy Note 20: N981U1UES2EULI
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: N986U1UES2EULI
Update 7, January 06 (11:32 ET) ― One UI 4.0 stable update available on more carriers
More network carriers rolling out One UI 4.0
After Verizon, the Comcast and Xfinity Mobile network carriers in the US are rolling out the stable One UI 4.0 update, based on Android 12.
The Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra are also getting the December 2021 security patch alongside the Android 12 update.
Software versions are:
- Galaxy Note 20: N981USQS2EULF
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: N986USQS2EULF
Update 6, January 05 (02:13 ET) ― Verizon’s One UI 4.0 stable update
Verizon’s One UI 4.0 update
Verizon has now started sending the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update to the Galaxy Note 20 series users in the US.
Alongside Android 12 with One UI 4, the latest update also brings the December 2021 security patch. The update also included the Android 12 features, Color Themes, Privacy Dashboard, the Samsung Keyboard update, Camera improvements, and more.
The software versions are:
- Galaxy Note 20: N981USQU2EULE
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: N986USQU2EULE
Update 5, December 28 (11:50 ET) ― One UI 4.0 stable update
Stable Android 12-based One UI 4.0 rolling out
The Galaxy Note 20 series is now receiving the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update in Switzerland. It also brings the December 2021 security patch. The software versions are:
- Galaxy Note 20/5G: N980FXXS3EULF/N981BXXS3EULF
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra/5G: N985FXXS3EULF/N986BXXS3EULF
Update 4, December 15 (10:00 ET) ― One UI 4.0 Beta 4
One UI 4.0 Beta 4
According to Sammy Fans, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is now getting the One UI 4.0 Beta 4 update, it solves the error that disappears the bubble icon while minimizing the KakaoTalk app’s window alongside fixes for booting into safe mode or entering recovery mode.
You can check the changelog below, which is way too small as compared to the previous beta update. It could also mean that the stable update is coming soon.
- Software version: ZULB
- Changelog
- Minimize KakaoTalk window, bubble icon does not disappear
- Fix booting into safe mode or entering recovery mode after update
- Link does not open in some apps such as Instagram and Facebook
- Kiwoom Securities app does not run
Update 3, December 03 (02:45 ET) ― Android 12-based One UI 4.0 Beta 3
One UI 4.0 Beta 3 rolling out with some serious bug fixes
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 devices are getting the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 beta 3 builds in Korea with software version ending – ZUL1. It includes fixes for several bugs and issues for a better user experience. It also fixes the abnormal behavior while unlocking some apps through a fingerprint scanner.
The One UI 4.0 Beta 3 update also fixes the no response error of select Quick panel toggles as well as the volume monitoring UI. It also fixed occasional crashes with Galaxy Watch 4.
- Bugs that have been fixed
- Fixed the issue of Fingerprint authentication in some apps
- Fixed the issues that are no effective when choosing the items of Quick panel
- Fixed data display errors about a volume monitor
- Fixed the dimming issue about the brightness of the screen after rebooting
- Fixed the issue of resets when the lockscreen is not resolved quickly
- Fixed crashes on Galaxy Watch 4
- Fixed the issue that battery runs out quickly
- Improved disconnected operations about USB connection with Windows PC
- Fixed minor issues
Update 2, November 23 (13:50 ET) ― December 2021 security patch – One UI 4.0 Beta 2
December 2021 security patch rolling out with One UI 4.0 Beta 2
With the One UI 4.0 Beta 2, the Galaxy Note 20 series is getting the December 2021 security patch. It also fixes several bugs. The update is rolling out in the US for the unlocked Note 20 devices. Check the complete changelog below.
- Fixed errors that don’t work at adaptive refresh 120Hz
- Fixed Quick share icon errors
- Fixed errors that don’t work at Samsung’s Clear View Display Cover
- Improved the operations of phone frame rate
- Improved operations while searching in messages app
Update 1, November 16 (12:03 ET) ― November 2021 security patch
November 2021 security patch
The Galaxy Note 20 series are now getting the November 2021 security patch. The Note 20 devices are currently testing the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021: October 2021 security patch rolling out in Korea
Samsung just started rolling out the September 2021 security patch to the Galaxy Note 20 series. The update is currently rolling out in Korea. Check the software versions below.
Galaxy Note 20/Note 20 Ultra – N981NKSU1DUI2/N986NKSU1DUI2
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021: In the US
The Galaxy Note 20 users are getting the new security update. It brings the September 2021 security patch with fixes for more than 50 vulnerabilities related to privacy and security. Check the software versions below.
- Galaxy Note 20 – N981USQS2DUH3 | N981USQS2DUH4
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – N986U1UES2DUH3 | N986USQS2DUH4
SEPTEMBER 06, 2021: Rolling out
The Galaxy Note 20 series is now getting a new software update, which brings the September 2021 security patch.
According to the info, the software versions are N981BXXS3DUH5 and N986BXXS3DUH5 for the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra respectively. This update is currently rolling out in European countries.
