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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 August 2022 patch upgrades 12 stock apps in Brazil

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Updates

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.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Updates

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.

 

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


 

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

Galaxy Note 20 June 2022 update

 


 

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

 


 

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

 

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

 


 

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

 


 

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

 


 

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:

 


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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March 2024 update for Samsung Galaxy A52 5G and A32 5G now live in the US 

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Samsung Galaxy A32 December 2023 update

Samsung has expanded the reach of the March 2024 security update for carrier-locked and unlocked models of Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy A32 5G in the US. However, the latest patch is already live in several countries and will reach the remaining regions in the coming days or weeks.

This latest update is a regular security patch that aims to work on the core functioning of your Galaxy devices and elevate their security and stability grades, ensuring that users’ data and sensitive information remain secure for a hassle-free and more seamless experience.

The security maintenance release of March 2024 also mends over 45 vulnerability exposures including 2 critical,  35 high levels of CVEs for the Android operating system, and 9 SVE items from Samsung One UI that are related to AppLock, Bootloader, some services, and more.

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Other than these general improvements and fixes, the March 2024 update didn’t bring any new features or major changes for Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy A32 5G in the US. Consequently, owners of the respective models can check the latest software version for their devices below.

Galaxy A52 5G 

  • Carrier unlocked – A526U1UESCFXC6

Galaxy A32 5G 

  • Carrier locked – A326USQSDDXC2
  • Carrier unlocked – A326U1UESDDXC2

As usual, the update is released through an over-the-air method, hence, it may take some time to cover all the eligible units in the country. In this case, consumers can wait for the patch or can go with the manual installation process via Settings > Software Update > Download & Install tab.

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Samsung releases March 2024 security update for Galaxy F23 5G

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Samsung Galaxy F23 One UI 6 update

Today, Samsung began the rollout of its most awaited Android 14-based One UI 6.1 software and seeded several Galaxy devices with the offerings. On the other hand, the tech maker has also released a March 2024 security update for the budget-friendly Samsung Galaxy F23 5G.

Going toward the details, the March 2024 update for Samsung Galaxy F23 5G is currently live in India and will expand to more region users soon. Also, the consumers of the corresponding model will be able to identify the patch through One UI build version E236BXXS5DXC1.

To be mentioned, the users of Galaxy F23 5G are currently enjoying the features and optimizations of Android 14-based One UI 6.0 software. Now, the installation of this latest patch will further boost device’s performance and optimize the overall user experience.

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Hence, if you reside in India and operating Galaxy F23 5G then upgrade your handy gadget to the latest version now. Because this all-new security patch will improve the core mechanism of your device and provide improved protection against threats and viruses.

It also brings fixes for over 45 vulnerability exposures from Google and Samsung to maintain the device’s reliability and offer users a secure and hassle-free interpretation. Therefore, to download the patch manually visit Settings >> Software Update >> Download & Install.

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Galaxy Z Fold 5 users in Europe receive One UI 6.1 update with Galaxy AI

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 One UI 6.1 update Europe

Samsung has just recently started rolling out the One UI 6.1 update with Galaxy AI for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphone in the US and the company is now expanding this update in Europe. Users can identify this major update through One UI build version F946BXXU1CXCF.

One UI 6.1 update is based on Android 14 and brings powerful Galaxy AI capability to provide a more intuitive experience. It also installs the March 2024 security update and updates stock apps to the latest available version.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 users will have to download a 3GB package to install the One UI 6.1 and Galaxy AI features in Europe. If you have received the update notification then install it now to enjoy below mentioned features.

The Circle to Search feature allows users to search by circling objects or text on their screen. During calls, Live Translate provides real-time speech translation. Chat Assist in Samsung Messages offers writing style suggestions, and the Interpreter function converts spoken words to text in various languages.

Moreover, the Gallery app’s Generative Edit enables creative photo editing, while AI Edit Suggestion provides helpful tips. Samsung Note Assist formats text, summarizes content, and translates notes.

Furthermore, the Voice Recorder app now transcribes and summarizes voice recordings. In the Samsung Internet app, users can summarize or translate web pages.

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