Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G N986WVLS6HWL5
SM-N986W 4 countries Android 13

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G N986WVLS6HWL5 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G N986WVLS6HWL5 is an Android 13 firmware for 4 countries, 18 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 N986WVLS6HWK1: security patch 2024-01-01 instead of 2023-12-01. A newer build for SM-N986W is available: N986WVLSEHYH1.

OS updates guaranteed until: Android 13Security updates until: Aug 1, 2024
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Android 13
OS Version
2024-01-19
Build Date
2024-01-01
Security patch
4
Countries
18
CSC codes
6
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 6. 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: N986WVLSEHYH1). 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: N986WVLS6HWL5
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-N986W
    BMC, BWA, CHR, ESK, FMC, GLW, KDO, PCM, PMB, RWC, SOL, TLS, VMC, VTR, XAC Canada
    FIZ, SJR, TBT
    		N986WOYV6HWL5 2024-01-19 6.994 GiB
    SM-N986W_4_20240103173611_bvqblim9ky_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash N986WVLS6HWL5

    • N986WVLS6HWL5 has bootloader binary 6. Your device must run binary 6 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 N986WVLS6HWL5

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    Security patch: January 2024

    SMR Jan-2024 fixes 80 vulnerabilities, 1 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 75, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 5.

    Most severe Samsung fixes:

    • high Improper authentication vulnerability in Bluetooth pairing process (CVE-2024-20803)

    All fixes and Galaxy models with this patch

    Rollout of N986WVLS6HWL5 by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (18) on the same day, January 19, 2024.

    Device specifications

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

    Specifications of SM-N986B, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    N986WVLS6HWL5 is Android 13 firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, released for 4 countries, 18 CSC codes. It includes the 2024-01-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2024-01-19.

    SMR Jan-2024 fixes 80 vulnerabilities, 1 of them critical. Android Security Bulletin: 75, Samsung-specific issues (SVE): 5.

    No. A newer build for SM-N986W is available: N986WVLSEHYH1. Install it instead of N986WVLS6HWL5 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was N986WVLS6HWK1.

    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 6.994 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G must be on bootloader binary 6 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 6. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G running binary 6 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 4 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.

    • 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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