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Verizon releases Android 11 firmware update with ‘Advanced Messaging’ for Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Just recently, T-Mobile and Sprint started rolling out the Android 11 firmware update for Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series. Following this episode, another network carrier in the US has begun sending this major platform upgrade to these devices.
According to the info, Verizon bounded Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra have started collecting Android 11 based One UI 3.0 update in the US. This firmware update also brings Advanced Messaging (RCS) feature for these models.
Google’s Android 11 brings several exciting new features such as Chat Bubbles that lets you focus on your current work, pin conversations, one-time permissions to apps, and much more.
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Furthermore, Samsung One UI 3.0 is also based on Android 11 that comes with a refreshed user interface that reflects the Settings menu, notification panel, lock screen, app drawer as well as system enhancements for increased user experience.
Verizon is also providing Advanced Messaging features for Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra. The RCS brings huge capabilities for a better messaging experience including typing indicators, longer text messages, large group chats, chat over Wi-Fi, high-quality media sharing, larger files transfer, location sharing, and read receipts.
Software versions:
- N981USQU1CTL4 – Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- N986USQU1CTL4 – Samsung Galaxy Note 20
What’s new in the changelog:
Android OS 11 offers some of the newest ways to customize your phone, control your privacy, and get things done.
- Conversations
See, respond to and control your conversations across multiple messaging apps. All in the same spot. Then select people you always chat with. These priority conversations show up on your lock screen.
- Bubbles
With Android 11, you can pin conversations so they always appear on top of other apps and screens. Bubbles keep the conversation going—while you stay focused on whatever else you’re doing. Access the chat anytime or anywhere.
- One UI 3.0
The new One UI 3.0 improves user interaction for Quick Panel, Toolbars, Notifications, Settings, and more.
- Privacy Controls
- Permissions auto‑reset – If you haven’t used an app in a while, you may not want it to keep accessing your data. So Android will reset permissions for your unused apps. You can always turn permissions back on.
- One-time permissions – Give one-time permissions to apps that need your camera, location, or mic. It must ask for permission again when the app needs access.
Advanced Messaging (RCS)
Advanced Messaging features include:
- Typing indicators: See when your contact is typing in a conversation.
- Send larger text messages: Create larger messages up to 8,000 characters long. With Advanced Messaging you’re no longer limited to 160 characters.
- Large group chats: Create group chats with up to 100 participants.*
- Chat over Wi-Fi: you can send messages over Wi-Fi, even when you don’t have a cellular connection.
- High-quality media sharing: Share pictures and videos in high-quality.
- Transfer larger files: Send larger attachments than ever before.
- Location sharing: Share your location as you travel.
- Read receipts: See when your message has been read.
*Group message recipients must also have Advanced Messaging enabled on a compatible device.
HERE’S HOW TO UPDATE MANUALLY:
- Android 11/One UI 3.0 software update is now ready to install on your Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or Note 20 Ultra.
- Open Device Settings
- Find the Software updates option
- Tap on Download and install button.
Samsung launched Music Frame WICKED Edition in the UK. The company has also announced its partnership with Universal Pictures. The Limited Edition Music Frame is available in the UK through the official online store and select retail locations.
Music Frame is Samsung’s customizable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled speaker designed to blend seamlessly into any environment. The special edition Music Frame brings three WICKED photo cards, including an exclusive image, and a unique WICKED bezel.
Buyers can also customize their Music Frame with different photo cards, as well as play music from their mobile device or link to a smart TV with Q-Symphony.
The WICKED Music Frame campaign will be supported across Samsung’s full ecosystem across Digital, Social, CRM, and Samsung’s experience stores.
The campaign showcases the power of Samsung’s unique technology – a combination of art and technology to offer consumers a personalized and immersive audio experience.
The Movie IP partnership will also be extended into retail partners featuring 8k and 4k trailer content, as well as Soundbar experiences with tracks from the soundtrack.
WICKED is the untold story of the witches of Oz, starring Emmy-, Grammy- and Tony-winning powerhouse and Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her unusual green skin who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman gilded by privilege and ambition who has yet to discover her true heart. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Samsung could pack the Galaxy Z Flip FE and Z Flip 7 with Exynos processors. The company could launch its first affordable foldable phone next year. The device could get a different camera and processor from the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
Leaker Jukanlosreve revealed that Samsung could use the Exynos 2400e in the Galaxy Z Flip FE and Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy Z Flip 7. The former Exynos variant powers the Galaxy S24 FE, while the Exynos 2500 is an upcoming product.
Samsung previously intended to use Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy S25 series. However, the chip has a major performance difference from its Snapdragon counterpart. This led the company to solely rely on the Snapdragon 8 Elite for the S25 series.
Exynos 2500 is being manufactured using Samsung Foundry’s 3nm process node. The yield rate is quite low (around 20%), which is far from the production threshold. However, Samsung chose the path to produce the chip at such a low yield rate.
Exynos 2400 has proven to be a decent chip with no frustrating flaws. The Exynos 2400e could be used in the Z Flip FE. The “e” model could be made using IPoP (Integrated Package on Package) tech, which is cheaper than the standard method.
Recently, a Korean media outlet reported that Samsung Foundry has started mass production of a 3nm Exynos 2500 chip. It was initially intended to be used in the S25 and S25 Plus, but issues pushed it towards the second-half debut in the Z Flip 7.
New York became the first US state to bring retail consumer rebates for appliances under the Inflation Reduction Act. Applauding the move, Samsung launched a huge energy-saving opportunity for the residents of New York.
Samsung started offering up-front discounts to consumers statewide through New York’s IRA HEAR program. Consumers can now access IRA’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) program.
IRA HEAR rebate program advantages
- Save up to $840 on Samsung’s innovative ENERGY STAR products, including laundry appliances like heat pump dryers and all-in-one combo washers + heat pump dryers.
Visit Samsung’s home appliance page to learn more about the options available.
Samsung said this is just the beginning of its rebates journey in New York. The company looks forward to working with partners to expand these retail rebates to more products and in more states across the United States.
Pay attention, the IRA provides rebates and tax credits to households across America. New York is leading the way in providing direct retail point-of-sale appliance rebates, supporting an affordable clean energy transition.
Inflation Reduction Act
Signed in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act is the single largest investment in climate and energy in American history.
It provides home appliance rebates for discounts on electric energy-efficient appliances like Induction cooktops, ranges, and heat pump laundry appliances.