Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G N981U1UES1CTL7
SM-N981U1 4 countries Android 11

Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G N981U1UES1CTL7 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G N981U1UES1CTL7 is an Android 11 firmware for 4 countries, 9 CSC codes. It is the same firmware configured per region and carrier (CSC). Find your country below, verify the file and download for free. Compared with the previous build N981U1UEU1CTL4: security patch 2021-01-01 instead of 2020-12-01. A newer build for SM-N981U1 is available: N981U1UESEHYH2.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 13Security updates until: Aug 4, 2024
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Android 11
OS Version
2021-01-05
First release
other regions until 2021-02-23
2021-01-01
Security patch
4
Countries
9
CSC codes
1
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 1. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G use bootloader binary E (14) (latest: N981U1UESEHYH2). If your device already runs binary E (14), this build cannot be flashed.

All regional downloads

Pick your region (CSC) to download the matching firmware package.

Paste your current build number from Settings > About phone (About tablet) > Software information, or the output of *#1234#.
    Your CSC is in Settings → About phone (About tablet) → Software information, or dial *#1234#. The CSC sets your region's features and network bands. Download the firmware for your country.
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    ModelRegionCSC VersionMODEM/CP VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-N981U1
    AIO, ATT, CCT, SPR, VZW, XAA United States
    CHA, FKR
    		N981U1OYM1CTL7N981U1UES1CTL7 2021-01-05 2021-01-05 5.674 GiB
    SM-N981U1_1_20201222114504_sisiv52f2a_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-N981U1
    PCT Puerto Rico
    		N981U1OWA1CTL4N981U1UEU1CTL4 2021-02-23 2021-02-26 5.563 GiB
    SM-N981U1_1_20210204101034_sfob0yybo0_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash N981U1UES1CTL7

    • N981U1UES1CTL7 has bootloader binary 1. Your device must run binary 1 or lower: it is the 5th character from the end of your current build number.
    • CSC: Use CSC for a clean install, to change the region (CSC code), to downgrade or to repair a device that does not boot.
    • HOME_CSC: Use HOME_CSC to update the same model and region while keeping your data. Back up anyway: a failed update can still require a reset.
    • The Download Mode key combo depends on the model: see all combos.
    Full flashing guide
    Beware: Manually flashing firmwares may brick your device. Use it at your own risk and follow our tutorial steps.

    What's new in N981U1UES1CTL7

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    Rollout of N981U1UES1CTL7 by region

    First release
    January 5, 2021
    Last region
    February 26, 2021
    Duration
    53 days
    Regions
    9
    1. Day 1 · · 8 regions
      United StatesAIOATTCCTSPRVZWXAACHAFKR
    2. Day 53 · · 1 region
      Puerto RicoPCT

    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 10.0
    • Display diagonal17 cm (6.7")
    • Display resolution2400 x 1080 pixels
    • Display typeSuper AMOLED Plus
    • RAM8 GB
    • RAM typeLPDDR5
    • Rear camera resolution12 MP
    • Rear camera typeTriple camera
    • Battery capacity4300 mAh
    • Weight192 g

    Specifications of SM-N981B, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    N981U1UES1CTL7 is Android 11 firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G, released for 4 countries, 9 CSC codes. It includes the 2021-01-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2021-01-05.

    No. A newer build for SM-N981U1 is available: N981U1UESEHYH2. Install it instead of N981U1UES1CTL7 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was N981U1UEU1CTL4.

    Download the package for your region (CSC) and unzip it. In Odin, load each file into the slot with the same name: BL, AP, CP (if the package has one) and CSC, or HOME_CSC to keep your data. Odin checks the built-in checksum of every .tar.md5 file before flashing. The Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G must be on bootloader binary 1 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 1. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G running binary 1 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 12 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

    Other builds and changelog for Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    • Overall stability of your device has been improved.
    • The security of your device has been improved.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    • Overall stability of your device has been improved.
    • The security of your device has been improved.

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    • The security of your device has been improved.

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