Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G N986BXXU3DUK2
SM-N986B 13 countries Android 11

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G N986BXXU3DUK2 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G N986BXXU3DUK2 is an Android 11 firmware for 13 countries, 20 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 N986BXXS3DUJ6, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-N986B is available: N986BXXSIHYH5.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 13. Security updates until: Aug 23, 2024
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Android 11
OS Version
2021-12-03
First release
other regions until 2021-12-22
2021-11-01
Security patch
13
Countries
20
CSC codes
3
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 3. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G use bootloader binary I (18) (latest: N986BXXSIHYH5). If your device already runs binary I (18), 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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    MODEM/CP Version: N986BXXU3DUK8
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-N986B
    GLB, XTC Philippines
    ILO Israel
    KSA Saudi Arabia
    MM1, SIN, STH, XSP Singapore
    +7 more countries
    SEK Ukraine
    SER Russia
    SKZ Kazakhstan
    THL Thailand
    XME Malaysia
    XSG United Arab Emirates
    XXV Vietnam
    N986BOXM3DUK2 2021-12-06 2021-12-06 7.338 GiB
    SM-N986B_1_20211117215530_w8jrbx99ib_fac.zip
    MD5:ccdf72c6d4b2a3b91110255c435c9133
    SHA1:114902a08760f420cf23725e3fe25d6a947bfbdd
    SM-N986B
    XID Indonesia
    N986BOLE3DUK2 2021-12-06 2021-12-06 5.961 GiB
    SM-N986B_1_20211117215100_v138gdlrhx_fac.zip
    SM-N986B
    ZTA, ZTM, ZTO, ZVV Brazil
    N986BOWO3DUK2 2021-12-22 2021-12-23 5.82 GiB
    SM-N986B_1_20211118034801_dhk24yopif_fac.zip

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    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 10.0
    • Display diagonal17.5 cm (6.9")
    • Display resolution3088 x 1440 pixels
    • Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X
    • Processor frequency2.73 GHz
    • Processor familySamsung Exynos
    • Processor model990
    • RAM12 GB
    • RAM typeLPDDR5
    • Rear camera resolution108 MP
    • Rear camera typeTriple camera
    • Battery capacity4500 mAh
    • Weight208 g

    What's new in N986BXXU3DUK2

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

    How to flash N986BXXU3DUK2

    • N986BXXU3DUK2 has bootloader binary 3. Your device must run binary 3 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.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    N986BXXU3DUK2 is Android 11 firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, released for 13 countries, 20 CSC codes. It includes the 2021-11-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2021-12-03.

    No. A newer build for SM-N986B is available: N986BXXSIHYH5. Install it instead of N986BXXU3DUK2 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was N986BXXS3DUJ6.

    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 Ultra 5G must be on bootloader binary 3 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 3. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G running binary 3 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 13 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 Ultra 5G

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    The device is protected with improved security.

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

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    The device is protected with improved security.

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    The device is protected with improved security.

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

    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

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

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    The device is protected with improved security.

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    The device is protected with improved security.