Galaxy Note20 5G

Download Samsung Firmware SM-N981B

Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G

The latest firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G (SM-N981B) is N981BXXSIHYH3 with Android 13, released on September 1, 2025 for 81 regions (CSC). Every official firmware build for SM-N981B, newest first: one row per build with all regions (CSC) that received it.

Latest build
N981BXXSIHYH3 Android 13 · 1 year ago
Builds
97 builds
Regions (CSC)
82 regions

Firmware builds for SM-N981B

Each firmware build has its own page at https://samfirm.shop/build/{PDA}, where {PDA} is the build number from the list above. Example: https://samfirm.shop/build/N981BXXSIHYH3

SM-N981B update history

SM-N981B started on Android 10 and has received 3 major Android upgrades; it now runs Android 13. The newest build, N981BXXSIHYH3, was released on September 1, 2025 with the August 2025 security patch. That patch (SMR Aug-2025) fixes 36 vulnerabilities, 1 of them critical. No new build has appeared for 14 months, so regular updates for this model have most likely ended. Builds of this model reach 82 regions (CSC); AUT (Switzerland) usually gets a new build first (93% of recent builds).

Device specifications

Launched with
Android 10.0
Display diagonal
17 cm (6.7")
Display resolution
2400 x 1080 pixels
Display type
Super AMOLED Plus
Processor frequency
2.7 GHz
Processor family
Samsung Exynos
Processor model
990
RAM
8 GB
RAM type
LPDDR5
Rear camera resolution
12 MP
Rear camera type
Triple camera
Battery capacity
4300 mAh
Weight
192 g

Changelog for SM-N981B

• Security
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.

• The security of your device has been improved.

• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

• The security of your device has been improved.

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• 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.

• The security of your device has been improved.

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

• Stability and reliability
Device behavior has been improved.
• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

• 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.

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

• Stability and reliability
Device behavior has been improved.
• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

• The security of your device has been improved.

• The Camera and Gallery functions have been improved.
• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

• The security of your device has been improved.

• The Camera and Gallery functions have been improved.
• Security
The device is protected with improved security.

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

6 retail codes (SKU)

Box codes of SM-N981B for different colors and markets. Firmware is chosen by the model code SM-N981B and your region (CSC), not by the SKU.

  • SM-N981BZGGEUD
  • SM-N981BZGGEUB
  • SM-N981BZNGEUA
  • SM-N981BZGGEUA
  • SM-N981BZAGEUA
  • SM-N981BZNGEUB

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest Android version for SM-N981B?

The newest firmware for SM-N981B runs Android 13: build N981BXXSIHYH3, released on September 1, 2025.

When did SM-N981B get its last update?

The latest build for SM-N981B, N981BXXSIHYH3, was released on September 1, 2025 (1 year ago).

How often does SM-N981B get updates?

SM-N981B has had no new firmware for 14 months, so regular updates have most likely ended.

Is the firmware for SM-N981B official?

Yes, all firmware files for SM-N981B are 100% official, original, and obtained directly from Samsung servers.

How to flash Samsung SM-N981B using Odin?

To flash SM-N981B, you need to download the appropriate firmware, put your device into Download Mode, and use the Odin tool to load the BL, AP, CP, and CSC files.

Can I downgrade the Android version on SM-N981B?

Downgrading is only possible if the bootloader version (binary bit) of the old firmware matches the current one. Always check the binary version before flashing SM-N981B.