SM-W2020 | Samsung firmwares by model | EN

• Network
- New network operator(CBN) is supported.
• The latest Android security patch has been applied.
- Device security has been further enhanced.

• Overall stability of your device has been improved.
• The latest Android security patch has been applied.
- Device security has been further enhanced.

• Overall stability of your device has been improved.
• The latest Android security patch has been applied.
- Device security has been further enhanced.

One UI 4.1.1 Update


Multitasking

Switch between apps quickly
A taskbar now appears at the bottom of the main screen for quicker navigation between apps.

Quickly open apps in split screen or a pop-up window
Drag apps from the taskbar or Recents screen to open them however is most convenient for you. Drag to the top, bottom, left, or right edge of the screen to open in split screen. Drag to the center of the screen to open in a pop-up.

Open app pairs quickly
Pair apps that you often use together, then add them to the Home screen or taskbar so you can open them in split screen with just a single tap.

Easily control window options
You can make the window handle appear all the time, even when you're only viewing 1 app, for easier multitasking. In split screen view, there's also a new button in the window handle that lets you open another app in the window.

Easily switch from pop-up view to split screen
When you're using an app in pop-up view, just tap the split screen button inside the window handle. You'll be able to choose a second app to open alongside of it.

Change your view with a gesture
Switch from full screen to split screen view by swiping inward with two fingers from the left side, right side, or bottom of the screen. Switch from full screen to pop-up view by swiping inward with one finger from either corner at the top of the screen. Gestures can be turned on or off in Settings.

Show app names in the Apps edge panel
Turn on Show app names to make app names appear below the app icons.


Do more with your camera

Easily switch between the Main and cover screens
When you're taking pictures from the main screen using the rear camera with previews on both screens, just turn your phone around and tap the Selfie button to start taking selfies.


Extract and scan text

Extract text from any image or screen
Extract text using Samsung Keyboard, Internet, Gallery, or whenever you take a screenshot. Paste the result into a message, email, or document instead of typing.
Korean, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Spanish, and Chinese text can be extracted.

Get suggestions based on text in images
When text appears in an image in Gallery, Camera, or other apps, actions will be recommended based on the text. For example, if you take a picture of a sign with a phone number or web address on it, you can tap to call the number or visit the site.


New calling options

Easily see who’s calling
Set a different call background for each contact so you easily see who's calling with just a quick glance.


Express yourself with Samsung Keyboard

Rearrange expression buttons
Touch and hold the emoji, sticker, and other buttons to rearrange them.

Customize the spacebar row
You can choose which function keys and punctuation marks to show in the bottom row of the keyboard next to the spacebar.


More improvements

More powerful search in My Files
Choose whether to search all files or only files in the current folder. You can also choose between searching only file names or searching information inside of files, such as text in documents or location information in images. When your search is complete, you can sort the results by name, date, size, or file type.

Edit your Lock screen wallpaper collection
After selecting a group of images to use for your Lock screen wallpaper, you can easily add or remove images later.

Message
Provide the feature to convert normal text messages to Rich Media Card and app messages.
Wechat
Provide intelligent classification, search, and favorite image when choosing pictures to send to friends/channel in WeChat app
Call & text on other devices
If the tablet and phone uses the same WLAN network, you can send or receive a call or a text message on the tablet. Don't miss important calls and messages while enjoying your tablet.
※ In order to use “Call & text on other devices” feature, both the tablet and phone must support this feature.
JD IoT (京东小家)
IoT App to connected to home appliances, etc.

• Following applications or features added: 芒果TV三星版
• Overall stability of your device has been improved.
• The latest Android security patch has been applied.
- Device security has been further enhanced.

- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

One UI 4.1 Update
One UI 4.1 brings you the latest features for your Galaxy devices. More intuitive, more fun, more secure, and easier than ever.
Check out the changes below.

Gallery
Do more with your memories. Gallery brings enhanced features for remastering and organizing your pictures and videos, and sharing is now easier than ever.
Add portrait effects
You can now add background blur to any picture with a person in view.
Convert unnecessary motion photos to still images
Save storage space by converting motion photos to still images. Gallery will suggest pictures where motion isn't necessary, such as documents.
Share albums as links
No need to invite people to shared albums individually anymore. Just create a link that can be shared with anyone, even if they don't have a Samsung account or Galaxy device.
All your invitations together
Easily accept invitations to shared albums, even if you miss the notifications. Invitations that you haven't responded to yet will appear at the top of your shared album list.
Create time lapse videos
Turn a picture into a vivid 24-hour time-lapse video. A button will appear for pictures of scenery including the sky, bodies of water, mountains, or cities. Your video will appear as if an entire day has passed.

AR Zone
Express yourself like never before in augmented reality. Create your own emojis, stickers, doodles, and more.


Background colors in mask mode
Keep the focus on your AR emoji while wearing it as a mask. Choose from a variety of colors to use as your background.

Samsung Health
Get deeper insights into your health and enhanced exercise tracking in the latest version of Samsung Health.
Get insights about your body composition
Set targets for your weight, body fat percentage, and skeletal muscle mass. You'll get tips for reaching your goals.
Build better sleep habits
Track your sleep and get coaching based on your sleep patterns.
Enhanced exercise tracking
On your Galaxy Watch4, you can set interval training targets before you start running or cycling. You'll get a report on your phone when you're finished. Your watch can also give information about sweat loss when you run and heart rate recovery for aerobic workouts.

Smart Switch
Transfer contacts, photos, messages, and settings from an old phone or tablet to your new Galaxy. One UI 4.1 lets you transfer more than ever.
More transfer options
You’ll get 3 options when transferring content to your new Galaxy. You can choose to transfer everything, transfer just your accounts, contacts, calls, and messages, or go Custom to choose exactly what you want to transfer.

Sharing
One UI 4.1 gives you even more ways to share with others.
Share your WLAN network
Use S Share to share your current WLAN network with someone else. The person you share with will be able to connect automatically without entering the password.
Include editing history when you share pictures and videos
When you share pictures and videos with Quick Share, you can include the complete editing history so the receiver can see what's changed or revert back to the original.

More features and improvements
Color palette
Customize your phone with unique colors based on your wallpaper. Your custom color palette now appears in more apps.
Add emojis to your calendar
In addition to stickers, you can now add emojis to a date on your calendar to express your feelings.
Take quick notes while you browse
Keep track of your sources with new clipping options for Samsung Notes. You can include content from Samsung Internet or Gallery when you create a note using the quick panel or the Tasks edge panel.
Customize your sound balance
In Accessibility settings, you can adjust the left/right sound balance for connected devices, such as speakers or headphones, separately from the sound balance for your phone speakers. This allows you to get the perfect balance out of your headphones without affecting how your ringtone and speakers sound.
New actions for Bixby Routines
You can now create routines that turn on advanced settings like Protect battery.
Customize your virtual memory
Choose the size of your phone's virtual memory with RAM Plus in Device care. Go with more to boost performance or less to save storage space.
Some apps will need to be updated separately after the One UI 4.1 update.

- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

• Overall stability of your device has been improved.
• The latest Android security patch has been applied.
- Device security has been further enhanced.
※ After the updating, it is needed to agree to the terms and conditions due to the enforcement of the Personal Information Protection act.

One UI 3.1.1 Update

One UI 3.1.1 for Galaxy Fold takes your productivity to the next level. Multitasking is easier than ever with enhanced multi-window and task-switching features. We've also optimized more apps to take advantage of the large screen, helping get more done. Explore these exciting new additions that make your Galaxy Fold easier and more fun to use.

Scroll down for a full list of changes.

Multi window
• Touch and hold text, a link, or a file in Notes, My Files, Messages, or Samsung Internet, then drag it to the edge of the screen to open it in split screen or a pop-up window.
• Arrange your open apps into multi window configurations so you can see more at once.

Edge panels
• The background screen is no longer blurred when you open edge panels.

Camera
• Use Capture View to review up to 3 pictures or videos on the screen at once and scroll through up to 100 recent shots. You can compare, zoom in on, delete, and share shots without ever leaving Camera.
• Preview filters and face effects on the main screen and cover screen when using Dual Preview. That way, both the photographer and the subject can see exactly how every shot’s going to look.
• Use Dual preview to preview AR Emoji Camera and AR Doodle videos on both the main screen and cover screen.
• Record AR Doodle videos in 9:16, 1:1, and full screen to show them off in a variety of different places.

Settings
• Split-screen view is now supported on the main screen.

Samsung keyboard
• Better preloaded stickers.

Digital Wellbeing
• Turn on Bedtime mode whenever you want. Going to sleep at a different time than usual? No problem.

Labs
Try experimental features to get more out of the large screen.
• Open all apps in split screen or pop-up view and customize app aspect ratios in full screen.
• Rotate any app to portrait or landscape, even if it’s not normally supported.
• Pin the Apps edge panel to the screen as a taskbar for quick app switching.

Additional large screen improvements
• When you leave the Clock app while a timer is running, a mini timer will appear on top of other apps so you can keep track of how much time is remaining.
• Navigation rail has been added to several apps to give you more space for primary content. (Reminder, Calendar, My files, Weather)
• Secondary apps can be opened in small overlay windows to keep you focused on your main task. (Phone, Contacts, Gallery)

Some apps will need to be updated separately after the One UI 3.1.1 update.

After updating, you will not be able to downgrade to the old software because of updates to the security policy.

- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

One UI 3.1 Upgrade (Android 11)
Below items will be included on software update, detail changes maybe different due to your device, country/region and operator providing service.
One UI 3.1 is designed to help you focus on what matters. Our visual redesign has improved the places you visit the most, like the Home screen and quick panel, to reduce distractions, highlight important information, and make your experience more consistent. Performance improvements will help apps run quicker while using less battery power. And One UI 3.1 puts control in your hands with new privacy controls, one-time permissions, and enhanced Digital Wellbeing.

Some apps, including Calculator, Voice Recorder, Samsung Internet, Galaxy Themes, Game Launcher, Samsung Health, Samsung Notes and Samsung Pay, need to be updated individually after you update your OS.
Scroll down for a full list of changes.

Visual design
We’ve refreshed the look and feel of One UI 3.1 in lots of ways, big and small, from new, more consistent icons to smarter organization of the quick panel and notifications. Motion is smoother and more natural than ever, with improved animations and haptic feedback for common interactions. And the interface responds to different screen sizes to provide the best experience on any device, whether it’s a phone, foldable, or tablet.

Improved performance
We optimized One UI 3.1 with enhanced dynamic memory allocation, so apps run faster and perform better. We’ve also restricted background activities to provide better performance and power usage.

Better customization
• New image categories have been added to Dynamic Lock screen, and you can select up to 5 categories at once.
• On the Lock screen, you can add a widget to check your usage time.
• Get an interactive preview when setting a wallpaper.
• Adjusting the Always On Display and Lock screen is easier.
• Add a call background to see a picture or video when you make or receive a call.
• In Samsung Internet, you can reorder and lock tabs.
• Bixby Routines has even more controls to help you automate your life.
• New icons and Lock screen widgets make it easier to find and control your routines.
• Use Digital Wellbeing with separate personal and work profiles.

Enhanced features
Home screen and Lock screen
• Add widgets by touching and holding an app on the Home screen.
• Turn off the screen by double tapping on an empty space on the Home or Lock screen. (Set it up in Settings > Advanced features > Motions and gestures.)
• On the Lock screen, tap the clock area to see widgets like calendar, weather, and music.

Calls and chats
• See conversations separately in the notification panel. Works with Messages and your favorite chat apps.
• Easily remove duplicate contacts stored in the same account in Contacts. The storage period for deleted contacts has been extended from 15 days to 30 days.
• Added the ability to edit multiple linked contacts from a single screen.
• Added Trash in Messages so that recently deleted messages are stored for 30 days.

Pictures and videos
• Take pictures quicker with improved auto focus and auto exposure.
• View, edit, and share pictures and videos more easily from Gallery.
• Find pictures and videos quicker with new search features and categories in Gallery.
• Revert edited pictures to their original versions at any time, even after they’re saved, so you never lose a shot.

Settings
• Settings has a new simpler look and feel. Your Samsung account is shown at the top, and Home screen settings are now easier to access.
• Find the settings you need more easily with new Search features. You’ll get better results for synonyms and common misspellings, and you can tap on tags to see groups of related settings.
• Quick settings buttons have been reduced to provide only the most commonly used features. You can also add buttons to create your own customized quick panel.

Samsung Keyboard
• Increased the number of input languages to 370.
• Made it easier to paste copied images and verification codes from text messages.
• Added emoji and sticker suggestions when you enter a text-based emoticon.
• Improved the keyboard layout to provide a larger space bar when entering web and email addresses.
• Reorganized Keyboard settings so it's easier to access frequently used settings.

Productivity
Maintain a healthy balance between work and life by minimizing repetitive and complicated tasks and handling them efficiently.
• New routines will be recommended based on your daily life and usage patterns.
• Bixby Routines provide a setting to return everything to the way it was before the routine ran.
• In Internet, you can hide the status and navigation bars for a more immersive experience and quickly translate webpages.
• You’ll be prompted to block websites that send too many pop-ups or notifications.
• You can browse and select cloud drive files from the file selection screen in My Files.
• You can now delete cache files in My Files to easily free up storage space.
• Events with the same start time are displayed together in the month and list views in Calendar.
• Use your phone or tablet app icon layout in Samsung DeX so you know where everything is.
• Open the touch pad from the navigation bar on your phone or tablet.

Easy media and device control
Media and device control is easier with the improved media panel in notifications. You can see recently used media apps and quickly change the playback device.

Identify and improve your digital habits
Improved Digital Wellbeing features make it easy to check how you're using your phone or tablet and help you form good digital habits. Check your usage while driving or see weekly changes in your screen time by function at a glance through upgraded weekly reports.

Accessibility for everyone
One UI 3.1 recommends useful accessibility features for you based on your usage. The improved Accessibility shortcut makes accessibility features easier to start and use. You can use the Speak keyboard input aloud feature to get voice feedback of your typing even when TalkBack is turned off.

Stronger privacy protection
You can now let an app access to your microphone, camera, or location just one time. Any permissions that an app hasn’t used in a while will be automatically revoked. You can no longer give apps permission to always see your location in the regular permission popup. To let apps access your location when they’re not in use, you need to go to the location permission page for the app in Settings.

Additional improvements
• In Clock, you can hear the time and preset name of the alarm read aloud when an alarm rings.
• Cover the screen with your palm to turn it off. (Turn it on in Settings > Advanced features > Motions and gestures.)
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.
Smart Manager
- After upgrade, the situation data in battery for nearly seven days will be deleted.
- Optimize the battery's power usage mode, and after upgrade, all save mode will be reset.

WLAN
- "Scan for free WLANs" menu has been deleted.
- You can no longer use WLAN Direct to send files to other devices. You can use Quick Share instead. You can still receive files using WLAN Direct.

NFC
- Android Beam file transfer has been deleted.

Quick Share
- Enhanced Quick Share feature.
- Optimized the experience of sharing files between Galaxy devices using quick sharing.

Add new apllication
- Baidu Netdisk
- 三星网上商城

- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country/Region, and service provider.

• Other bug fixes
- Overall stability of functions improved.

Samsung DeX
- Wireless DeX connection support.
  . Wireless connection with TVs through WLAN Direct (compatible with Miracast).
* Quick panel - DeX
  . Usage of Samsung Smart TVs released after 2019 is recommended.
- Screen Zoom and Font Size options are supported to allow customization in various display sizes.

WLAN
- If quality information on nearby WLAN routers can be measured, this information will appear as  Very Fast, Fast, Normal, or Slow.
  * This feature can be turned on or off in "Network Quality Information Display" settings.
- When attempting to access a WLAN router with a password, a newly added feature now allows the user to request the password of the WLAN router from someone nearby who is saved in their contact list and has already connected to that router.
  * The "Request Password" button will appear on the WLAN password input screen when you can request a password.

Always On Display
- Bitmoji Stickers are supported on Always On Display. (Clock style)

Samsung keyboard
- The search function of the "Manage Input Languages" screen in the Keyboard Settings page has been newly updated to make it easy to find keyboard input languages that the user wishes to add or delete.

Camera
- The Pro Video feature has been enhanced.

Messages
- A feature has been added that allows the user to call a person who is saved as a pre-configured SOS message contact.
- A feature has been added that allows the user to send SOS location-sharing messages every 30 minutes for 24 hours.

- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

• Other bug fixes
- The stability of contacts APP is improved.
• The latest Android security patch has been applied.
- Device security has been further enhanced.

One UI 2 upgrade with Android 10

One UI 2 brings you Android 10, with exciting new features from Samsung and Google based on feedback from users like you.
We recommend that you back up your important data to keep it safe during the upgrade.
Some apps, including Calculator, Game Launcher, Voice Recorder, Samsung Internet, Samsung Health and Samsung Notes, need to be updated individually after you update your OS.

Here's what's new.

Dark mode
- Enhanced image, text, and color adjustments for day and night environments.
- Darkened wallpapers, widgets, and alarms while Dark mode is on.

Icons and colors
- Clearer app icons and system colors.
- Improved layouts for titles and buttons to eliminate wasted screen space.

Smoother animations
- Enhanced animations with a playful touch.

Refined interactions
- Navigate more comfortably on large screens with minimal finger movement.
- Easily focus on what matters with clearly highlighted buttons.

Accessibility
- High contrast keyboards and layouts for large text have been improved.
- Listen to live speech and display it as text.

Better text over wallpapers
- See text more clearly against wallpaper, as One UI 2 automatically adjusts font colors based on light and dark areas and color contrast in the image below.

Biometrics
- Added options for showing the fingerprint icon when the screen is off. You can choose to show it whenever you tap or keep it visible when the Always On Display is shown.

Smart Manager
- The battery usage graph now provides more detailed information.
- Added battery limit setting and other enhancements for Wireless PowerShare.

Digital wellbeing
- Set goals to keep your phone usage in check.
- Use Focus mode to help avoid distractions from your phone.

Camera
- Added the ability to edit the modes that appear at the bottom of the screen.
- Provided a More tab so you can quickly access hidden modes from the preview screen.
- Improved the layout so you can focus on taking pictures without the settings getting in the way.

Internet
- Customize the quick menu to get instant access to the features you use the most.
- Get more information from the app bar.
- Install add-ons from the Galaxy Store to get even more features.

Samsung Contacts
- Added Trash feature for Contacts. Contacts that you delete will stay in the trash for 15 days before being deleted forever.

Calendar
- Stickers can be added to a date without creating an event.
- Ringtones can be used for event alerts.

Reminder
- More options are available for repeating reminders.
- Set location-based reminders for a specific period of time.
- Share reminders with your family group and other sharing groups.
- Set reminders for a specific date without an alert.

My Files
- Created a Trash feature so you can restore files if you delete something by mistake.
- Added more filters you can use while searching to help you find things quickly.
- You can now copy or move multiple files and folders to different destinations at the same time.

Calculator
- Added speed and time units to the unit converter.

Tips
- Added tips to help you get the most from your Galaxy.

Other improvements and changes
- Added new application : Samsung FM
- The Navigation bar has been removed from Quick Panel.
- Quick panel : Added new feature. - Focus mode"

• Other bug fixes
- The stability of Device has been improved.
• The latest Android security patch has been applied.
- Device security has been further enhanced.

• Improved performance
- Face recognotion performance has been improved.
• The latest Android security patch has been applied.
- Device security has been further enhanced.

- Added new feature
ㆍ"DEX on PC" function is supported.
- Other bug fixes
ㆍThe stability of Device has been improved.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.