Software update for the Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G / Note20 Ultra 5G (SM-N981U / SM-N986U)
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Software update for the Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G / Note20 Ultra 5G (SM-N981U / SM-N986U)
Latest update
Getting started
Update & verify software
Previous updates
Latest update
- Release date: June 11, 2024
- Android version: 13
- Security Patch Level (SPL): June 1, 2024
- Baseband version: N981USQSS7HXF1 (Note 20 5G)
N986USQSS7HXF1 (Note20 Ultra 5G)
Getting started
- Make sure you’re in the U.S. and on our wireless network.
- You can download the update via Firmware Over the Air (FOTA).
- You must connect your device to Wi-Fi® to download the update.
- Although there should be no impacts to settings or data, we recommend backing up your media files to an SD card, a computer, or using a favorite application, before upgrading the software.
Update & verify software
Update software
- Make sure your device is fully charged and connected to Wi-Fi.
- Swipe down from the Notification bar and select Settings.
- Scroll to and select Software update, then Check for updates.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the update. The device automatically restarts once the new software successfully installs.
Verify software update
- Swipe down from the Notification bar and select Settings.
- Scroll to and select About phone, then Software information.
- If the Android and Baseband versions don’t match the current update; perform additional updates until they do.
Troubleshoot software update
- Visit Troubleshoot & Resolve to fix software update issues.
- After installing the software update, visit Troubleshoot & Resolve to fix any additional issues with your device or services.
Previous updates
| Date | Details |
| April 11, 2024 |
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| March 21, 2024 |
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| Aug. 9, 2023 |
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| Jan. 20, 2023 |
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| Dec. 14, 2022 |
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| Dec. 9, 2022 |
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| Oct. 19, 2022 |
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