Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G N981USQU1CTLA
SM-N981U 2 countries Android 11

Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G N981USQU1CTLA Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G N981USQU1CTLA is an Android 11 firmware for CHA, United States (CCT). 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 N981USQU1CTL2, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-N981U is available: N981USQSEHYH1.

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Android 11
OS Version
2021-01-07
Build Date
2020-12-01
Security patch
2
Countries
2
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: N981USQSEHYH1). 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#.
    MODEM/CP Version: N981USQU1CTLA
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-N981U
    CCT United States
    		N981UOYN1CTLA 2021-01-07 2021-01-07 6.149 GiB
    SM-N981U_1_20201223074634_94823v6bwh_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-N981U
    CHA
    		N981UOYN1CTLA 2021-01-07 2021-01-07 6.149 GiB
    SM-N981U_1_20201223110704_pjpalahw15_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash N981USQU1CTLA

    • N981USQU1CTLA 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 N981USQU1CTLA

    · Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
    · New and / or enhanced features.
    · Further improvements to performance.

    Rollout of N981USQU1CTLA by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (2) on the same day, January 7, 2021.

    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

    N981USQU1CTLA is Android 11 firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G, released for CHA, United States (CCT). It includes the 2020-12-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2021-01-07.

    No. A newer build for SM-N981U is available: N981USQSEHYH1. Install it instead of N981USQU1CTLA unless you need this exact version. The previous build was N981USQU1CTL2.

    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". 15 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.

    No changelog details available.

    • 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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