Update: September 7, 2020 (6:45 AM ET): The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra are now receiving their second software update. The first one, detailed in the original article below, was released even before the phones went on sale.
The new OTA update with build number N98XFXXS1ATH9 was spotted by SamMobile and has reportedly reached some international models of the phone in Germany and southeast Europe. It adds the September Android security patches to the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra. Apart from this, the update doesn’t add any new features.
You can check for the OTA by heading to Settings > Software update on your Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra.
Original article: August 7, 2020 (2:42 AM ET): Welcome to the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 update hub! Here you’ll find all the latest information about software updates for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. We’ll list the current software version for each phone and also regularly update this hub when new updates roll out.
Samsung usually does an excellent job of rolling out important updates simultaneously for all versions of its flagships. However, keep in mind that different versions of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 might receive updates at different times. So you might see a discrepancy in updates for unlocked and carrier-branded versions of the phones.
Are you looking to buy a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or Galaxy Note 20 Ultra? Check out the deals below. Head further down the page for the information on each Galaxy Note 20 update.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 A “cheaper” Note
Samsung’s Galaxy Note line has always been for the power users, and this year’s models are no different. The standard Galaxy Note 20 has some trade-offs to hit a lower price point, but it should still satisfy many Note users.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Bigger, better, and pricier
Samsung’s Galaxy Note line has always been for the power users, and this year’s models are no different — especially the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. This new ultra-premium phone is Samsung’s most refined device yet.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra updates
- Current stable version: Android 10
- When will Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra get Android 11?: Q4 2020 (Estimated)
- How many updates will Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra receive?: Three major software updates
Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra on August 5. Pre-orders for the two 2020 Note flagships went live on August 6. Both phones will be available via carriers and retailers starting August 21. The Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra both feature Android 10-based One UI 2.5 out of the box.
Samsung has already opened the beta program for One UI 3.0 based on Android 11, so you can expect the Galaxy Note 20 duo to get the new software by the end of 2020. The company has also promised three major Android versions for the phones, so you’re all set till Android 13.
Also read: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra: What you need to know
The Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra are now receiving their first software update even before they hit store shelves. So anyone who buys the new Notes will have this first update waiting for them.
As spotted by SamMobile, the first software update for the Galaxy Note 20 series brings stability and performance improvements. It also squashes some bugs and adds new features, but Samsung hasn’t gone into the details in the changelog. The update is almost 500MB in size and also carries the August security patches for the phones.
Here are the current stable versions of all Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra models.
| Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra | Android 10 | Android 11 |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Yes | TBA |
| Verizon | Yes | TBA |
| T-Mobile | Yes | TBA |
| US Cellular | Yes | TBA |
| International unlocked | Yes | TBA |
Let us know which Samsung Galaxy Note 20 update you are rocking when you get your phone. Tip us if you’ve spotted an OTA that we haven’t.
Are you looking for more device updates? Check out our Android 10 update tracker.
