According to XDA Developers, the carrier is now rolling out an update to the Note 20 Ultra that activates its eSIM capabilities. The phone also adds support for DSDS (Dual SIM Dual Standby), and packs in some bug fixes and security improvements.
The Galaxy S21 series also officially has eSIM capabilities, but no carrier in the US has enabled support for the lineup just yet. This makes the Note 20 Ultra the first Samsung phone in the US to offer working eSIM support.
Original article: August 7, 2020 (2:42 AM ET): Welcome to the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 update hub! Here you’ll find all the latest information about software updates for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. We’ll list the current software version for each phone and also regularly update this hub when new updates roll out.
Samsung usually does an excellent job of rolling out important updates simultaneously for all versions of its flagships. However, keep in mind that different versions of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 might receive updates at different times. So you might see a discrepancy in updates for unlocked and carrier-branded versions of the phones.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra updates
- Current stable version: Android 11
- When will Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra get Android 11?: Rollouts in progress
- How many updates will Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra receive?: Three major software updates
Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra on August 5. Pre-orders for the two 2020 Note flagships went live on August 6. Both phones will be available via carriers and retailers starting August 21. The Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra both feature Android 10-based One UI 2.5 out of the box.
Samsung has already opened the beta program for One UI 3.0 based on Android 11, so you can expect the Galaxy Note 20 duo to get the new software by the end of 2020. The company has also promised three major Android versions for the phones, so you’re all set till Android 13.
Also read: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra: What you need to know
The Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra are now receiving their first software update even before they hit store shelves. So anyone who buys the new Notes will have this first update waiting for them.
As spotted by SamMobile, the first software update for the Galaxy Note 20 series brings stability and performance improvements. It also squashes some bugs and adds new features, but Samsung hasn’t gone into the details in the changelog. The update is almost 500MB in size and also carries the August security patches for the phones.
On September 7, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra received their second software update. The OTA update added the September Android security patches to the phones.
The next update for the Galaxy Note 20 series arrived in early October. It carried the October security patches and also added some improvements for battery life, camera stability, and dark mode features.
On October 27, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra started receiving the One UI 3.0 beta update in the US and multiple other markets including India and Germany. The update reportedly brought a bunch of new Android 11 features to the phones, including a dedicated chat section in the notifications shade as well as visual improvements to Samsung’s web browser, volume slider, home and lock screens, and contacts. The company noted in its update thread that if you rely on banking apps, you might want to wait for the stable One UI 3.0 update.
On November 2, Samsung pushed the November Android security patch to the Note 20 series. However, the update didn’t bring much else with it.
In late December, unlocked Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra models in the US received the long-awaited stable One UI 3.0 update atop Android 11. It also delivered the December 2020 security patch.
Early February saw the arrival of firmware N986U1UES1CUA1. It brought the February 2021 security patch to the unlocked Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in the US. The month ended with the rollout of One UI 3.1 to Verizon users. Updates N986USQU1DUB57 for the Note 20 Ultra and N981USQU1DUB7 for the Note 20 5G brought a number of UI buffs, improved camera features, and the February 2021 security patch.
Mid-March saw the rollout of firmware N98xxXXU1DUC8 to the Note 20 series. The update brought numerous camera buffs carried over from the Galaxy S21 series, including Portrait mode’s functionality in low light, additional portrait effects, and Night mode with the ultrawide camera.
In early April, the Galaxy Note 20 series got firmware version N986BXXS1DUD1 that included the April 2021 security patch.
Here are the current stable versions of all Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra models.
| Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra | Android 10 | Android 11 |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Yes | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes | Yes |
| US Cellular | Yes | Yes |
| International unlocked | Yes | Yes |
Let us know which Samsung Galaxy Note 20 update you are rocking when you get your phone. Tip us if you’ve spotted an OTA that we haven’t.
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