Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G N986USQS3GWA2
SM-N986U 1 country Android 13

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G N986USQS3GWA2 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G N986USQS3GWA2 is an Android 13 firmware for United States (SPR, TMB). 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 N986USQS3GWA1, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-N986U is available: N986USQSEHYH1.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 13Security updates until: Aug 30, 2024
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Android 13
OS Version
2023-01-25
Build Date
2023-01-01
Security patch
1
Countries
2
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 E (14) (latest: N986USQSEHYH1). 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: N986USQS3GWA2
    ModelRegionCSC VersionBuild DateRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-N986U
    SPR United States
    		N986UOYN3GWA2 2023-01-25 2023-01-27 6.822 GiB
    SM-N986U_4_20230109163630_c6lv58jt64_fac.zip
    		Download
    SM-N986U
    TMB United States
    		N986UOYN3GWA2 2023-01-25 2023-01-27 6.783 GiB
    SM-N986U_4_20230109212140_7tw8gdtf10_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash N986USQS3GWA2

    • N986USQS3GWA2 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.

    What's new in N986USQS3GWA2

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    Rollout of N986USQS3GWA2 by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (2) on the same day, January 27, 2023.

    Device specifications

    • Display diagonal17.5 cm (6.9")
    • Display resolution3088 x 1440 pixels
    • Processor frequency3.09 GHz
    • RAM12 GB
    • Rear camera resolution108 MP
    • Rear camera typePenta camera
    • SIM cardsDual SIM
    • Battery capacity4500 mAh
    • Weight208 g

    Frequently Asked Questions

    N986USQS3GWA2 is Android 13 firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, released for United States (SPR, TMB). It includes the 2023-01-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2023-01-25.

    No. A newer build for SM-N986U is available: N986USQSEHYH1. Install it instead of N986USQS3GWA2 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was N986USQS3GWA1.

    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". 8 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

    • 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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