[N986USQU1CTL4] Verizon Galaxy Note 20 Ultra gets One UI 3.0 (Android 11) – December Security 2020

Samsung has started rolling out the much-awaited One UI 3.0 based on Android 11 to Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in Verizon wireless network. The update is being tagged with N986USQU1CTL4 build version number.

This is a major update which brings all the new features related to Android 11 to the device. Along with all the bug fixes and features, the update brings the latest December security 2020 security patch to the device.

This update is currently being rolled for Samsung Verizon Galaxy Note 20 Ultra devices in the US. If you are a Verizon Galaxy Note 20 Ultra user, you may have already received the December Security Patch OTA  update notification on your device. If the update has not been on your device’s system update section, then just wait for few more days for the update to come, else you can manually download and flash the N986USQU1CTL4 December 2020 Security Patch on Verizon Galaxy Note 20 Ultra using Odin by following our guide.

Steps to update Verizon Galaxy Note 20 Ultra to One UI 3.0 – December 2020 Security patch

There are two ways to update 1) Downloading the update directly from the settings update section and updating the device to the latest update 2) Downloading the full firmware file to a PC and flashing the firmware using Odin Flashing Tool.

Manually update from settings (OTA)

You can manually check for the update from Settings > Software update >Download updates manually. If there is no update showing on your device, then wait for few days for the update to come to your device as it is being released phase-wise manner or you can manually flash the full firmware using Odin Flash Tool.

How To Download Galaxy Note 20 One UI 3.0 -Android 11 Update:

You can download any Galaxy firmware using Samfirm Tool, Guide: Download Latest Galaxy Firmware using SamFirm Tool

Or

Using  Frija Samsung Firmware Download Tool

• Odin Flash Tool

Installation Guide (Manual Flashing using Odin)

1. First, download the firmware file from the download section above
2. Now Enter the recovery mode on your device, then follow the linked guide below to Install Security Patch Update On your Galaxy device
3. If you want to sideload the OTA then follow the guide below
   • How To Install OTA Firmware Updates Using ADB sideload
4. If you want to Install the Full Firmware File then follow the guide given below (Odin Method)
   • How To Install A Stock Firmware Using Odin

If the installation is successful, you will see the message Pass in the Log Tab.

Note:Before installing the updates, make sure your device is connected to a good wifi and your device has more than 50 percent battery life remaining