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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 August 2022 patch upgrades 12 stock apps in Brazil
Last August, Samsung launched its last Note lineup, the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. At the Unpacked event, the company announced that all the Galaxy flagships launched with Android 9 or later will get three years of Android upgrade support!
Debuted with Android 10-based One UI 2.5, the Galaxy Note 20 range entered the Android 11/One UI 3 beta trial last October. In December 2020, Samsung released the stable One UI version 3.0 via a software update, followed by One UI 3.1 in February 2021.
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Although the Galaxy Note 20 series received its first Android OS upgrade in the form of Android 11, it is officially confirmed to get four major upgrades. It’s running on Android 12 at the moment and will receive updates till Android 14. Also, Samsung is committed to delivering four years of regular security updates from the date of the device’s initial release.
Here we will cover every major and minor software update that will arrive for the Galaxy Note 20 series flagships.
Stay tuned here: Samsung One UI 4.1 Update Tracker
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Updates
August 23
August 2022 Security Update – Brazil
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra users are getting a new update with the August 2022 security patch in Brazil.
The latest update can be identified via the One UI version N986BXXU4FVH4 and N981BXXU4FVH4 for Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Galaxy Note 20. The installation package size of this update is 249.20MB.
In addition to the security patch, the company has updated several apps including Galaxy Wearable, Samsung Kids, Health, Internet, SmartThings, Galaxy Shop, Samsung Members, Calculator, Samsung Pay, Smart Switch, and Voice Recorder.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra August 2022 Update – Brazil #Samsung #GalaxyNote20Ultra pic.twitter.com/7zPqAzLr6r
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) August 23, 2022
July 25
July 2022 update – India
Samsung is expanding the July 2022 Android security patch update for Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphone users in Indian markets.
This update improves system security and reliability while fixing various privacy and security-related issues and exploits in order to enhance the overall device’s performance.
You can identify this update through the One UI build version N986BXXS4FVG1 for the Galaxy Note Ultra and N981BXXS4FVG1 for the Galaxy Note 20.
June 22
June 2022 update – Canada
Samsung June 2022 Android security patch update is rolling out to the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra customers in Canada. This update improves system security and stability.
On the other side, it also fixes some common system issues such as system lagging, app cracking and others to provide users with seamless performance.
Software version:
- Galaxy Note 20 – N981WVLU2FVEB
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – N986WVLU2FVEB
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 June 2022 update – Canada #Samsung #GalaxyNote20 pic.twitter.com/c5aQ3bbKLw
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) June 22, 2022
June 21
June 2022 update – India
Samsung is sending the June 2022 Android security patch update for the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphone users in India.
This update fixes a bunch of privacy and security-related issues and exploits to enhance the overall device’s performance.
Software version:
- Galaxy Note 20 – N981BXXS4FVEA
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – N986BXXS4FVEA
June 8
Enhanced Night Portrait mode – Asia
Samsung is releasing the May 2022 Android security patch update for the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra smartphone users. This improves system security and stability.
Additionally, it adds an enhanced night portrait mode camera feature to the smartphones that will let users capture stunning pictures in dark areas as well.
Software version:
- Galaxy Note 20 – N981BXXS4FVE7
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – N988BXXS4FVE7
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Enhanced night portrait mode – Asia #Samsung #GalaxyNote20 pic.twitter.com/LYrFM0NBCj
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) June 8, 2022
June 1
May 2022 security update – Malaysia
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra smartphones are getting the May 2022 Android security patch update in Malaysian markets.
It brings improvements to system security and stability. You can identify it through the following build version:
Software version:
- Galaxy Note 20 – N981BXXS4FVD6
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – N988BXXS4FVD6
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 May 2022 update – Malaysia #Samsung #GalaxyNote20 pic.twitter.com/TSgn82aRfh
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) June 1, 2022
May 25
May 2022 security update – Europe
Samsung is sending a new software update for Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphone users in Germany that installs the May 2022 Android security patch.
The update comes with better system security and stability, fixes for various privacy and security-related issues and exploits as well as 10 stock app upgrades to enhance the overall device performance.
Software version:
- Galaxy Note 20 – N981BXXU4FVE7
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – N986BXXU4FVE7
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 May 2022 update – Germany #Samsung #GalaxyNote20 #GalaxyNote20Ultra pic.twitter.com/u11yetxLHq
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) May 25, 2022
May 23
May 2022 security update – Canada
Samsung is releasing the May 2022 Android security patch update for the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra phones in Canada.
It fixes various privacy and security-related issues and exploits including 7 critical, 23 high, and 3 moderate levels of CVEs from Google and Samsung.
Software versions:
- Galaxy Note 20 – N981USQS2FVE6
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – N986USQS2FVE6
Galaxy Note 20 May 2022 update – Canada #Samsung #GalaxyNote20 pic.twitter.com/jcTgeGunu6
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) May 23, 2022
May 13
May 2022 security update – United Kingdom
Samsung has dispatched the May 2022 Android security patch update for the carrier-unlocked Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra smartphone users in the UK.
The update comes with improved system security and stability alongside fices for various bugs that slow down the device’s performance and affect users’ experience.
Software versions:
- Galaxy Note 20 – N981BXXS4FVD6
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – N986BXXS4FVD6
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 May 2022 update – UK (unlocked) #Samsung #GalaxyNote20 #GalaxyNote20Ultra pic.twitter.com/HzgZl5FkZx
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) May 13, 2022
March 18
One UI 4.1 rolling out in Europe
Samsung started releasing the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update to the Galaxy Note 20 series devices in Switzerland.
The update can be identified via PDA version numbers: N980FXXU3FVC5 and N985FXXU3FVC5 for the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra.
Exclusively introduced with Galaxy S22, the Google Duo Live Sharing feature is now reaching Galaxy Note 20 devices, thanks to One UI 4.1
Other noteworthy features that Samsung One UI 4.1 is bringing to your device are Object eraser, Enhanced Quick Share, the Grammarly-Powered Keyboard, and many more.
January 05
Verizon rolling Android 12 update
Major US carrier – Verizon started releasing the official One UI 4.0 update based on Android 12 OS to the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 carrier-locked units in the US.
This update brings various new features to the consumers alongside privacy improvements as well as additional tools for a better user experience. Software versions are mentioned below:
- Galaxy Note 20 – N981USQU2EULE
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – N986USQU2EULE
December 28
Official One UI 4.0 rolling
Samsung just released the Android 12-based stable One UI 4.0 update to the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphones in various European countries. [Source]
December 21
One UI 4.1 coming in February 2022
A Samsung representative said that the One UI 4.1 update will be rolled out to the Galaxy S21 Ultra in February 2022. In addition to the Galaxy S21 series, the same treatment will be given to the Galaxy Note 20 series smartphones. Read more
December 16
One UI 4 Beta 4 – South Korea
Samsung just released the fourth One UI 4 Beta update for the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphone users in South Korea.
The fourth One UI 4 Beta update solves the error that disappears the bubble icon while minimizing the KakaoTalk app’s window.
- 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
December 07
One UI 4 Beta 3 – South Korea, the US
Samsung started releasing a new One UI 4 Beta update for the Galaxy Note 20 series smartphone users. The third Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta update is currently rolling out for the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Korean and US unlocked variants. [Source]
- 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
November 25
One UI 4 Beta 2, December 2021 security patch
Samsung rolling out the 2nd One UI 4 Beta update to the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra models in the US, India and South Korea, which brings the most up-to-date security patch dated December 01, 2021, as well as some bug fixes.
Changelog
- 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
November 09, 2021
Samsung announced the One UI 4 Beta program based on Android 12 for the Galaxy Note 20 series in Europe. Accordingly, the company has already started rolling out the One UI 4 Beta 1 for the Galaxy Note 20 series devices in Europe. Read more
November 03, 2021
Samsung released the November 2021 security patch for the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra smartphone users in Europe and the US. Still, we are waiting for the Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta announcement that could happen this month.
October 13, 2021
Samsung started sending the October 2021 security patch update for the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphone users in several European countries. [Source]
May 06, 2021
Samsung released Dual Recording camera mode for Galaxy Note 20 alongside May 2021 security patch in Korea. Read more here
February 18, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 One UI 3.1 update brings new smart camera features and more. Read more here
December 17, 2021
Samsung starts Android 11 One UI 3.0 global rollout for Galaxy Note 20. Read more here
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Samsung Galaxy devices getting November 2024 updates. One UI 7 Beta remains a hot topic of discussion, due to later this year’s release. The company is ensuring the OS security on Galaxy devices with the November SMR.
November 2024 updates have been rolling out to Samsung devices sequentially. To be noted, the Galaxy Tab S7 FE was the first device to receive the OTA. Interestingly, the rollout was kicked off in the last week of October 2024.
Samsung is continuously expanding the November 2024 security patch. The latest software update brings fixes for 52 vulnerabilities for Android on Galaxy. One UI also getting fixes for plenty of vulnerabilities identified in the previous months.
Over the next few days, the remaining Galaxy devices will also update to the latest patches. You may experience enhanced performance, smoother functioning, and reliable system animations and transitions given various bug fixes.
Samsung has a wide range of Galaxy devices, which keep updating regularly. Flagship phones remain the priority, but mid-range and affordable models also grab the latest software updates as per their schedule and eligibility.
November 2024 Updates
November 16:
Verizon released the latest security firmware to Samsung’s S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra in the US. The version numbers are as follows:
- G991USQSEGXJ4, G996USQSEGXJ4, and G998USQSEGXJ4
November 15:
Samsung starts updating the Galaxy S21 series and Galaxy A35 5G (AXK1) with November’s patch, bringing fixes for 52 bugs and vulnerabilities.
- Software versions [Canada]
- G991WVLSEGXJ4 – S21
- G996WVLSEGXJ4 – S21 Plus
- G998WVLSEGXJ4 – S21 Ultra
November 14:
2021’s Fan Edition (S21 FE) is also getting the November 2024 patches. Starting with Exynos, Samsung has also pushed the first for Snapdragon variants. Software versions as follows:
- Exynos – G990BXXSBGXJ3
- Snapdragon – G990B2XXAGJ3
November 9:
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November 6:
Galaxy Tab S10 Plus and Galaxy S23 series (carrier-unlocked) have also received the November patch.
November 6:
- Samsung rolling out the November patch update for the unlocked Galaxy S24 series, bringing an upgraded Auto Blocker with a new Maximum restrictions toggle.
- Samsung has pushed the November 2024 security update for Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4. It also includes the Maximum restrictions function for One UI’s Auto Blocker.
November 5:
Samsung has pushed the November 2024 security update for Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra phones in the US.
- Software versions: S911USQS5CXI8, S916USQS5CXI8, and S918USQS5CXI8.
November 4:
Verizon’s Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra getting the latest security update in the US.
- Software versions: S921USQS4AXJA, S926USQS4AXJA, and S928USQS4AXJA
October 30:
Samsung has started releasing the November 2024 security update for the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, making it the first Galaxy device to receive the latest patch.
Verizon is rolling out the November 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones in the US. This update is already out for users in Canada.
Users of Samsung Galaxy S21 series can verify the November 2024 security update on Verizon network carrier in US via One UI builds G991USQSEGXJ4, G996USQSEGXJ4, and G998USQSEGXJ4 respectively. This update is currently available for locked models and the company will expand it soon.
It protects Galaxy devices against security threats by integrating Android and Samsung’s latest security patches. Moreover, it fixes bugs encountered in previous software to provide a more reliable and efficient user experience.
November 2024 Security Patch Details
November 2024 security update addresses 52 vulnerabilities across Android and Samsung’s software. Google has resolved 38 high-level issues, while one CVE is not relevant to Galaxy devices.
Additionally, Samsung’s patches include fixes for 13 vulnerabilities, mainly impacting user profiles, Dex Mode, Galaxy Watch, and certain system features like Settings and Maintenance Mode. These updates are designed to enhance the security and performance of Galaxy devices.
How to Update:
To check for software updates manually, head toward your phone’s Settings. At the bottom, you will get the Software Update section, simply open it. Inside the submenu, you need to hit the Download and Install button if your Galaxy fetches a new OTA.
One UI 7 Beta
Samsung is going to open the One UI 7 Beta Program soon. Recent reports reveal that the Beta update is around the corner as the company published One UI 7 Beta forums on the US community for the Galaxy S24 and S23 series as well as first beta testing firmware spotted for several countries.
Samsung has pushed the November 2024 security update for Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones. The update is currently live for users in Canada and the company will expand it soon to more countries.
The fresh update improves system security and stability to provide a better Galaxy experience. It installs the Android security patch, fixing several bugs encountered in the previous version.
Notably, the November 2024 security update brings security fixes from both Google and Samsung. In total, 52 bugs and vulnerabilities have been patched in Android and Samsung software. Out of these, 38 are considered high-level by Google. There’s also one issue that doesn’t affect Galaxy devices.
However, Samsung has also fixed 13 other problems, mostly related to multiple user profiles, Dex Mode, Galaxy Watch, Settings, and Maintenance Mode. All in all, this update will help keep your Galaxy devices running safely and smoothly. Overall, it improves the performance for a smoother experience.
November 2024 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S21 series can be identified through the One UI build version mentioned below.
- G991WVLSEGXJ4 – Galaxy S21
- G996WVLSEGXJ4 – Galaxy S21 Plus
- G998WVLSEGXJ4 – Galaxy S21 Ultra
The installation package size of this update is around 329.90MB. If you have received the notification of the update then install it now to get a bug-free experience. You can also check the update by visiting the Settings app on your smartphone opening the Software Update section and tapping on the Download and Install option.
Samsung Galaxy S21 phones are currently running Android 14 based One UI 6.1 and it will get One UI 7 update next year.