Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G N981WVLU1DUB5
SM-N981W 1 country Android 11

Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G N981WVLU1DUB5 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G N981WVLU1DUB5 is an Android 11 firmware for Canada (BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC). 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 N981WVLU1CTL4: security patch 2021-02-01 instead of 2020-12-01. A newer build for SM-N981W is available: N981WVLSEHYH1.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 13Security updates until: Aug 2, 2024
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Android 11
OS Version
2021-03-02
Build Date
2021-02-01
Security patch
1
Countries
15
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: N981WVLSEHYH1). 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: N981WVLU1DUB5
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-N981W
    BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC Canada
    		N981WOYV1DUB5 2021-03-03 6.256 GiB
    SM-N981W_1_20210206114835_fofexi0qrm_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash N981WVLU1DUB5

    • N981WVLU1DUB5 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 N981WVLU1DUB5

    Calendar
    - Extract the date and address from the event title and recommend automatic registration.
    - Receive notifications from SmartThings devices that also have specified schedule notifications.
    Camera
    - The performance of Camera has been improved
    Display
    - Eye comfort shield function has been added.
    - The color temperature of the screen automatically adjusts for the time of day.
    Buds Auto Switching
    - Support Buds auto switching between Galaxy phone and tablet.
    Reminder
    - Extract the date and address from the reminder memo and recommend to register automatically, and remind important information by situation.
    Share Sheet
    - It is now possible to protect your privacy by deleting the location information of previously taken photos before sharing or posting them on social media.
    Social Platform
    - Synchronize valid links created on devices with the same registered Samsung account.
    - The use of social media services has been simplified. It is possible to share profiles, photos, notes, schedules, and more with friends simply by logging in to your Samsung account.
    Photo Editor
    - Object eraser feature has been added to Labs in Photo Editor.
    - Using Erase Objects allows you to erase an object which you want in the photo.

    Rollout of N981WVLU1DUB5 by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (15) on the same day, March 3, 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

    N981WVLU1DUB5 is Android 11 firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G, released for Canada (BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC). It includes the 2021-02-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2021-03-02.

    No. A newer build for SM-N981W is available: N981WVLSEHYH1. Install it instead of N981WVLU1DUB5 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was N981WVLU1CTL4.

    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 download is 6.256 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. 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". 6 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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