Samsung has already released its new security patch to a few smartphones, including the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21, and the Galaxy S22. Now, the update is being rolled out to the Galaxy Note 20 series.
The latest software update for the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is being rolled out to the carrier-unlocked units in the US. The new update bumps up the firmware version to N98xU1UEU2FVG5. It brings the August 2022 security patch that fixes dozens of privacy and security-related vulnerabilities. It could also include general bug fixes and device stability improvements.
If you have an unlocked version of the Galaxy Note 20 in the US, you can download the new software on your phone by heading to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install. You can also download the latest firmware file from our database and flash it manually.
Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 20 series in mid-2020 with Android 10-based One UI 2.5 onboard. The phones received the Android 11-based One UI 3 update in early 2021 and the Android 12-based One UI 4 update earlier this year. They will get Android 13 with an update that will be released a few months from now.