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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 August 2022 patch upgrades 12 stock apps in Brazil
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
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.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra August 2022 Update – Brazil #Samsung #GalaxyNote20Ultra pic.twitter.com/7zPqAzLr6r
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) August 23, 2022
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
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 June 2022 update – Canada #Samsung #GalaxyNote20 pic.twitter.com/c5aQ3bbKLw
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) June 22, 2022
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
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
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Enhanced night portrait mode – Asia #Samsung #GalaxyNote20 pic.twitter.com/LYrFM0NBCj
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) June 8, 2022
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
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 May 2022 update – Malaysia #Samsung #GalaxyNote20 pic.twitter.com/TSgn82aRfh
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) June 1, 2022
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
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 May 2022 update – Germany #Samsung #GalaxyNote20 #GalaxyNote20Ultra pic.twitter.com/u11yetxLHq
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) May 25, 2022
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
Galaxy Note 20 May 2022 update – Canada #Samsung #GalaxyNote20 pic.twitter.com/jcTgeGunu6
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) May 23, 2022
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
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 May 2022 update – UK (unlocked) #Samsung #GalaxyNote20 #GalaxyNote20Ultra pic.twitter.com/HzgZl5FkZx
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) May 13, 2022
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:
- Galaxy Note 20 – N981USQU2EULE
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – N986USQU2EULE
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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Samsung finally debuted its September 2022 security update for the Galaxy devices on the 6th of this month. The new patch’s rollout has begun in Germany, and the Galaxy S21 series became the initial receiver. The update will expand to more models, and here you can get all the latest insights.
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Various Samsung devices are eligible to get the latest September 2022 security patch through OTA update. Notably, all the recent flagship phones from Galaxy S, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Z and select Galaxy A series phones will surely get the September 2022 update this month.
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Samsung’s September 2022 security update for Galaxy devices comes with 21 high levels, and 3 moderate levels of CVEs. At the same time, there is no critical level of CVE mentioned on the list by the company, while, 2 CVEs are already fixed with previous updates and 4 aren’t applicable.
Samsung September 2022 Security Update Tracker
Oct. 01 – Galaxy S10, A52s
Verizon releases Samsung Galaxy S10 September 2022 security update with performance enhancement
Samsung Galaxy A52s grabbing September 2022 security update in India, Korea
Sep. 30 – Galaxy Z Flip 4, Fold 4
Samsung serves September 2022 security update to Galaxy Z Flip 4 in the US
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 September 2022 security update released in India
Sep. 29 – Galaxy A53, Note 20, A71
Samsung upgrades various One UI apps with Galaxy A53 September 2022 patch in India
Your Samsung Galaxy Note 20 received September 2022 security update by Verizon
Samsung delivers September 2022 security improvement update to Galaxy A71
Sep. 28 – Galaxy S22, A32, S10 Lite
Samsung Galaxy S22 September 2022 Security Patch Now Available in India
Samsung releases September 2022 performance improvement update for Galaxy A32
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite September 2022 security update reaches India
Sep. 27 – Galaxy Z Fold 4
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 smartphone users have started installing the September 2022 Android security patch update.
Sep. 27 – Galaxy S10 Lite
Samsung has now pushed the September 2022 security update for the Galaxy S10 Lite smartphone users in Brazil.
Sep. 27 – Galaxy Z Fold 3
Samsung is expanding the Galaxy Z Fold 3 September 2022 Android security patch update in the US for unlocked variants.
Sep. 25 – Galaxy A72
Samsung Galaxy A72 smartphone users have started installing the September 2022 Android security patch alongside the latest software update.
Sep. 23 – Galaxy A13
Samsung begins pushing the September 2022 security patch to the Galaxy A13 smartphone users in Brazil with version number – A135MUBS2AVI1.
Sep. 21 – Galaxy Z Flip
The first generation Galaxy Z Flip is getting the latest Android security patch released in September 2022 with a new firmware update in the United States. You can identify the new build via version number – F700U1TBU5GVHA.
Sep. 21 – Galaxy M12
Samsung now pushed the September 2022 security update for the budget Galaxy M12 smartphone in Latin America with version number M127FXXS3BVI1.
Sep. 20 – Galaxy S10
Samsung Galaxy S10 series getting the September 2022 security patch. The firmware versions of the latest update are G970FXXSGVI1, G973FXXSGVI1 and G975FXXSGVI1 for the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus, respectively.
Sep. 16 – Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite started getting the September 2022 Android security update in France, which can be identified via PDA version number – P615XXU4EVI1.
Sep. 15 – Galaxy Note 10 Lite
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite smartphone users have started getting the latest September 2022 security patch with a new software update in France.
Sep. 15 – Galaxy S20 Series
After several devices including Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, Galaxy A33, Galaxy A52, and Galaxy S21 FE, Samsung is releasing the latest September 2022 security patch for Galaxy S20 series devices via a new update.
Sep. 14 – Galaxy Z Flip, Flip 5G, A33 and A52
The first generation clamshell foldable smartphone, Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Flip 5G getting the latest Android security patches released in September 2022.
- F700FXXUAHVH9
- F707BXXU7HVH9
Samsung is now rolling out the September 2022 security update for mid-range smartphones as well. Recently, the Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A52 received the September 2022 patch that can be identified via PDA build versions: A336EDXU4AVH9 and A525FXXS4BVI2, respectively.
Sep. 14 – Galaxy Z Flip 3, Fold 3
Verizon branded Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 devices started getting the September 2022 security update in the US.
- Galaxy Z Fold 3: SP2A.220305.013.F926USQS2DVHE
- Galaxy Z Flip 3: SP2A.220305.013.F711USQS3DVHD
Changelog:
- The current software update provides the most up-to-date Android security patches on your device.
Sep. 13 – Galaxy S22 – Expanding
Samsung has again started the September 2022 Android security patch rollout for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra phones in various regions and markets that are as follows:
- AVHL – Unlocked: AT&T, Bluegrass Cellular, Comcast, and Xfinity Mobile.
- AVHD: Afghanistan, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Kenya, Lebanon, Morocco, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tunisia, Turkey, and the UAE.
Sep. 13 – Galaxy S10 Lite
Samsung’s September 2022 security update is now making its way to yet another Galaxy device – the Galaxy S10 Lite with version number G770FXXU6GVH6.
Sep. 13 – Galaxy S21 FE
The Brazillian consumers of the Galaxy S21 FE are now eligible to upgrade their device to the latest Android September 2022 security patch, which bears build version – G990EXXU3CVH7
Sep. 13 – Galaxy A53
Samsung is now expanding the September 2022 security update for the Galaxy A53 smartphone users in the US, for both carrier locked and unlocked models.
- A536USQU3AVH1 (carrier-locked)
- A536U1UES4AVH4 (carrier unlocked)
Sep. 11 – Galaxy S22 – Pulled
Samsung reportedly pulled the September 2022 security patch update for the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus devices in Europe.
Sep. 8 – Galaxy S22
Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone users who have not participated in Android 13/One UI 5.0 Beta program started getting September 2022 security update in Germany.
Finally, Samsung Galaxy S22 Series September 2022 Security Update – Germany #Samsung #GalaxyS22 @SFCNation pic.twitter.com/H0vHbISDuF
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) September 8, 2022
Sep. 7 – Galaxy A52s
The Galaxy A52s smartphone users got access to the September 2022 security patch with the latest software update – India, UAE.
Sep. 7 – Galaxy S20 FE, Note 20
The Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra users have also started getting the September 2022 security update.
Sep. 6 – Galaxy S21
Samsung released the latest September 2022 security patch for the Galaxy S21 series devices in Germany.
Updates
Verizon releases Samsung Galaxy S10 September 2022 security update with performance enhancement
After European countries, Verizon has started releasing the Samsung Galaxy S10 September 2022 Android security patch update in the US. This update comes with a bunch of bug fixes, some system improvements, and a performance boost.
In the meantime, Samsung is also preparing the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 builds for Galaxy devices. Unfortunately, the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e phones are not eligible for this update as they have completed their major software update cycle with the Android 12 release.
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It seems possible that Galaxy S10 customers could get some more Android 12 features with the One UI 4.1.1 update. As of now, if you using this device, you will have to satisfy with the latest monthly security patch release in September 2022.
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Furthermore, Verizon-locked Samsung Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ are installing the September 2022 update with the One UI build version G970USQS7IVI1, G973USQS7IVI1, and G975USQS7IVI1 respectively.
While considering the changelog, there is nothing notable that the update brings. It commonly improves the security of your device still, it’s important to install the update as the security patches are important to keep your device free from bugs and viruses and helps save your data private and safe.
In addition to this, the fresh software update also enhances the device’s stability in order to provide you with uninterrupted performance without any lagging or app crashing.
Besides these, the company’s September 2022 month patch details mentioned a handful of privacy and security-related issues and vulnerabilities which includes 21 high levels and 3 moderate levels of CVEs and 29 SVE items from Google and Samsung.
How to download:
If you live in the US and using a Verizon-bounded Galaxy S10 smartphone, you can now get your hands on most latest security patch updates. To do so, head over to your phone’s Settings followed by the Software update and Download and install sections. Follow a couple of instructions mentioned on your screen and get the update installed.
So finally, Samsung is back on track of releasing the most up-to-date Android security patch ahead of rivals like Google. Firstly, Samsung released the October 2022 security update for the Galaxy A52 smartphone users, while it will expand to more devices and countries.
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There are a number of Samsung Galaxy devices that are eligible to receive the latest October 2022 security update over the air. Meanwhile, all the recent flagship phones from Galaxy S, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Z and select Galaxy A series devices will be getting the October patch in the next few days for sure.
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Note: Samsung has not yet released the October 2022 security patch details on its official support page.
Samsung September 2022 Security Update Tracker
Galaxy S22 series – Oct 01
Samsung expanding the Galaxy S22 series’ October 2022 security update in more regions including Europe and Asia.
Software versions:
- Europe –
- S901BXXS2AVI7 – Galaxy S22
- S906BXXS2AVI7 – Galaxy S22 Plus
- S908BXXS2AVI7 – Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Asia –
- S901EXXS2AVI7 – Galaxy S22
- S906EXXS2AVI7 – Galaxy S22 Plus
- S908EXXS2AVI7 – Galaxy S22 Ultra
Galaxy S21 FE – Sep 30
- Samsung sold the Galaxy S21 FE in record numbers during the festive season sale in India. Now, the company delivering the October 2022 security patch EARLY to the Galaxy S21 FE users in the Indian market, which brings some new app versions as well.
Galaxy S21 series – Sep 29
- Some Galaxy S21 series smartphone users in the US reported having issue in receiving text messages after the September patch, which is now being fixed with Verizon’s October 2022 security update.
Galaxy S22 series – Sep 29
- Samsung started sending October 2022 security patch to the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra smartphones in the United States.
Galaxy A52 – Sep 26
- With Android 13-based One UI 5.0 Beta 1, Samsung deployed the October 2022 security patch for the Galaxy A52 smartphone users in India.
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September 2022 security update rolled out for these Samsung devices so far