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How to download and install stable One UI 3.0/Android 11 on Galaxy S20 device [Manual]
At the unpacked event held in February 2020, Samsung added three new flagship smartphones in its Galaxy S-series, Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra as a successor to the Galaxy S10 series. These smartphones were launched with many premium features and pre-installed One UI 2.1 based Android 10.
Recently, Samsung has officially released the One UI 3.0 and it is now rolling out as a stable update for the Galaxy S20 series users in several countries including the US, South Korea, and several European countries. Many users in other countries are still impatiently waiting for this latest upgrade from Samsung.
Samsung releases updates for its Galaxy S20 devices differently in various regions and it may take some time to reach them to your smartphone via OTA. However, you can also install these updates manually on your S20 smartphones before it comes to your region using the Samsung firmware installation tool, Odin.
If you want to install the One UI 3.0/Android 11 manually on your Galaxy S20 devices using Odin, then follow the steps mentioned below:
1. Requirements:
- A Windows PC
- Galaxy S20 device
- USB cable to connect your device to PC
- The latest version of Odin Software
- Firmware for your device
Here is a quick overview of the steps that will be involved for manually downloading the One UI 3.0 in your Samsung Galaxy S20 devices:
- Downloading update package for your Galaxy S20 device
- Download Odin
- Understanding Odin
- Setting up your device
- Making sure about the things before starting the installation process
- Extract firmware
- Installing firmware on the device using Odin
2. Downloading update package for your Galaxy S20 device
You’ll need to download the firmware file of One UI 3.0 to install it on your device. You can download the update package for different countries from here for your Galaxy S21, Galaxy 21 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphones:
Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G981B) Latest firmware country wise:
- G980FXXU5CTKG – Germany (DBT) – Download now
- G980FXXU5CTKG – France (XEF)- Download now
- G980FXXU5CTKG – Poland (XEO) – Download now
- G980FXXU5CTKG – United Kingdom (BTU) – Download now
- G980FXXU5CTKG – Italy (ITV) – Download now
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus (SM-G986B) latest firmware country wise:
- G985FXXU5CTKG – Germany (DBT) – Download now
- G985FXXU5CTKG – Italy (ITV)- Download now
- G985FXXU5CTKG – Poland (XEO) – Download now
- G985FXXU5CTKG – United Kindom (BTU) – Download now
- G985FXXU5CTKG – France (XEF) – Download now
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988B) latest firmware country wise:
- G988FXXU5CTKG – Germany (DBT) – Download now
- G988FXXU5CTKG – Poland (XEO) – Download now
- G988FXXU5CTKG – Italy (ITV) – Download now
- G988FXXU5CTKG – United Kingdom (BTU) – Download now
- G988FXXU5CTKG – Colombia (COO) – Download now
- G988FXXU5CTKG – Peru (PEO) – Download now
- G988FXXU5CTKG – Panama (TPA) – Download now
You can also download the One UI 3.0 firmware from the SamFirm application. To know more about the details check our article on how to download firmware for your Galaxy device.
3. Downloading Odin
You can download the latest version of Odin software from here.
4. Understanding the interface of Odin Software:
After you install the Odin, Open the software and you’ll find four different sections and buttons for the respective section, where you can upload the extracted firmware file. These are:
- BL: Bootloader
- AP: Android Partition
- CP: Modem/Radio
- CSC: Consumer software customization
- USERDATA
There are three buttons on the bottom – Start and Reset alongside Exit
5. Make sure about the following things before you start the process:
- Back up your important Data, before installation
- Use the USB cable that comes with your smartphone
- Keep battery sufficiently charged
- Do not disconnect your phone during installation
6. Extract Firmware:
Extract the firmware and should get 5 files including the following:
- AP
- BL
- CP
- CSC
- HOME_CS
Note: Use CES_ if you want to perform a clean install or Home_CS_ to keep your personal apps and data.
7. Setup your Galaxy S20 device:
Before you start the process you need to reboot your device into Download/Odin mode (make sure your device is off).
You can do this on your Samsung Galaxy S20 devices by the steps mentioned below:
- Power off your smartphone
- Then, holding the volume up and volume down button, simultaneously plug the USB Type-C cable into the device
- A warning message will appear
- Press the Volume up button to enter the Download mode (pressing the Volume down button will cancel the process)
Remember, these steps for the download mode are different for every Galaxy device and will be only applicable to the S20 devices. So, do not try it on your other Galaxy model
8. Installing the firmware on your device using Odin:
- In download mode, connect your smartphone to the PC using the USB cable that came with your smartphone.
- Open Odin and it’ll automatically detect your device and a Blue box will appear with the COM port number.
- Do not tick or press any other options.
- Click the Start button and it’ll start the firmware installation
- Wait for the installation. Once finished, it’ll show “PASS” output and your device will reboot and you can disconnect your smartphone and set it up.
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Samsung shifts strategy to combat Chinese DRAM surge
Samsung restructures DRAM (memory) business to tackle intensifying Chinese memory chip surge. The company is reportedly revisiting its strategy amid growing competition from Chinese memory chipmakers and contract manufacturers.
Chosun reports that Samsung facing significant competition in the DRAM business. Chinese vendors aggressively enter the areas that are unaffected by the US sanctions. The company had to rethink its strategy to combat the Chinese surge surge.
Samsung’s DS Division head is tackling these challenges. The division is preparing for a potential workforce and organizational restructuring by the year-end. DS Division could scale back production of legacy DRAM and 8-inch foundry segment.
It’s worth noting that Chinese chip makers eyeing gains in areas such as legacy chips used in automobiles, aircraft, home appliances, and consumer electronics. The Q3 performance had taken a hit from weaker-than-expected memory chip demand.
Apart from this, Samsung Foundry is also adjusting course by reassigning workers from the 8-inch foundry line at its production facility in Giheung, Gyeonggi, where utilization rates have also been significantly lowered.
At the recent earnings call, Samsung acknowledged its profitability has taken a hit due to the influx of Chinese DRAM. South Korea’s SK Hynix has also indirectly mentioned the pressures posed by increased Chinese DRAM supply.
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AI Forum 2024: Samsung explores future AI innovation with global experts
At AI Forum 2024, Samsung discussed the future of AI with global experts. The company held this year’s AI Forum on November 4 and 5. The event was graced by the presence of world-renowned AI scholars and Computer Engineering experts.
Speakers:
- Professor Yoshua Bengio from the University of Montreal in Canada
- Yann LeCun, Meta’s Chief AI Scientist and Professor at New York University in the US
- Ian Horrocks, Professor at Oxford University in the UK
[Nov. 4] Sustainable Innovation with AI and Semiconductors
On November 4, Samsung’s AI Forum focused on “Sustainable Innovation with AI and Semiconductors.” Experts, including Prof. Bengio and LeCun, highlighted AI safety, LLM limitations, and advancements in semiconductor tech.
[Nov. 5] Device AI for Our Daily Lives
On the second day of Samsung’s AI Forum, AI scholars and experts discussed “Device AI for Our Daily Lives.” Key topics included knowledge graphs, AI for science, and techniques to improve large language models efficiently.
AI is changing our lives at a remarkable speed. There’s a need to responsibly use artificial intelligence as it becomes more powerful. Samsung reiterated its commitment to build a more efficient and sustainable AI ecosystem.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 matches iPhone 16, trails Pixel 9 in key feature
Samsung Galaxy S25 may disappoint you in terms of RAM configuration. The company is allegedly considering an awful downgrade for the next vanilla flagship. A wild rumor indicates 8GB RAM on the base variant, which will be terrible in 2025.
According to Jukanlosreve, Samsung may introduce the Galaxy S25 with 8GB RAM. The Plus and Ultra models could get 12GB RAM, while the Ultra gets 16GB in 1TB of storage. The decision is seemingly under consideration due to the low DRAM yield.
If Galaxy S25 comes with 8GB RAM, it would match the iPhone 16 but lag behind the Pixel 9. Notably, Apple Intelligence requires 8GB of RAM, settling a long-due RAM upgrade on base iPhone models this year.
Google also boosted RAM configuration, given the increased load of AI processing. While the rumor hints at 8GB RAM in the standard Galaxy S25, things may change as the leaker himself is unsure of the RAM-related input.
Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24 feature 8GB RAM. Samsung brought up to 12GB RAM on select mid-range models. 12GB RAM as standard is a long-standing demand of Samsung’s smartphone users.
The next-gen flagships will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite and Gemini Nano AI models. The chipset can be optimized to perform well on 8GB RAM. However, Gemini Nano may not be able to deliver maximum performance without enough RAM.
Virtual RAM is just a gimmick. It has nothing to do with the phone’s performance or functional smoothness. The feature description itself reveals that apps will make use of virtual RAM to perform better for a reliable multitasking experience.
Samsung may change its plans regarding the RAM on the flagship model. Larger RAM is a requirement nowadays and the company must stay ahead of its key rivals, which are either matching or having an edge in key areas.