True which makes me think if it's even coming or not because S20 is already getting its stable update.
Android 11- OneUI 3.0 (Beta 1,2 & 3) - Manual Update/SideLoad (N986U & N986U1) - [Guide]
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I hear that! That's why I finally went back to stock, I hate not having certified play store device which prevent certain functionalities from working.
Welp, there are now posts on Reddit stating that AT&T officially released their Note 20 Ultra Android 11 full update... But the current rumor is that T-Mobile won't release theirs until January 
Welp, there are now posts on Reddit stating that AT&T officially released their Note 20 Ultra Android 11 full update... But the current rumor is that T-Mobile won't release theirs until January
The carriers usually share a firmware typically. It's all the same build numbers 9/10
So if someone with an AT&T update could possibly grab the file and upload it then folks could by all means just side load it
Yes and no. There are Caveats. First it depends on the format the update is found if you download using FOTA link it would be a zip that should be sideloaded via ADB or an SD card update from recovery needs to be done for that the problem is Like if there is a source build number in the update you would need to flash that build in Odin first which is a challenge coz ATT does not publish its firmwares so for the same reason we can't download the stable ATT version using Frija. If an Odin flash able version of Stable Android 11 is found anyone can flash that without changing the build numbers as required with FOTA updates.
Samsung announced a full release delay the other day... So if I had to guess, it probably won't release until the end of January now =/ (which kinda stinks since Beta 3 has A LOT of essential things broken across the board)... Very unstable Camera app, half-broken Bixby routines that manage screen resolution and refresh rate, broken fingerprint scanner and broken Notes app and off-screen memo... Wiping cache or system data via a factory reset fixes the problems for about one day, lol. Faced them all again just a day after my reset =l.
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This new website is kinda annoying lol. It posted my response twice for no reason using the mobile version. Beware of that possibility, phone users!
After ATT, Verizon, T-Mob and Sprint have also started pushing stable One UI 3.0 / Android 11 update. It is available on Frija, SamFw tools (For TMB and SPR) but this one is only for carrier locked devices so SM-N986U only. I believe U1 version should be on its way soon too.
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What software are you on and is your device showing to be U1 or U.
Can you share the software information page of your phone.
Sorry for late reply. I suggest let's wait and check Frija for Verizon Android 11.it wasn't published when I checked few hours back. Just grab that one and flash in Odin use Home_CSC and your data will be fine..You help me load this rememberI know it's hard cause you helped a lot of people also it's U1
Any luck on Frija? I keep getting error 102 no matter how I enter it, even for other firmwares on verizon
No I am getting error too, even on other tools it's showing error. While SM-N986U1 with VZW (csc) doesn't throw any errors but that is still on Android Q.
So random question, I flashed the u1 firmware over my 986u, can I download the 986u 3.0 and flash it over top of u1 without issue? I'm sure it's been answered somewhere but I cannot locate it
Yes, just take care of the carrier for which your phone came packed with like if yours was tmobile U then download 986 U 3.0 for tmob and flash it. If it was AT&T, good lick finding that download as that won't be published and as you must have guessed from above posts Verizon one isn't available for download yet on Frija and other tools. So you are in lick if you were 986U with TMB or SPR csc (may be some others too like TMK, I haven't checked those yet)So random question, I flashed the u1 firmware over my 986u, can I download the 986u 3.0 and flash it over top of u1 without issue? I'm sure it's been answered somewhere but I cannot locate it
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Yes and no. There are Caveats. First it depends on the format the update is found if you download using FOTA link it would be a zip that should be sideloaded via ADB or an SD card update from recovery needs to be done for that the problem is Like if there is a source build number in the update you would need to flash that build in Odin first which is a challenge coz ATT does not publish its firmwares so for the same reason we can't download the stable ATT version using Frija. If an Odin flash able version of Stable Android 11 is found anyone can flash that without changing the build numbers as required with FOTA updates.2
Awesome then download using Frija and use Home_CSC when choosing files to flash in Odin and you should be Golden, just that your device will be back to TMB stock like bootscreen,.. splash screen and bloatware from the carrier.
Yeah one would think they should have pushed for unlocked variants given the fact that Betas were for unlocked devices. I guess we unlocked ones are Guinea Pigs for them to use us for testing and give a finished product to carriers first. Smh1********** ANNOUNCEMENT - Beta Enrollment without Banner (OPEN NOW - Nov 16,17) - Read More Here
INTRODUCTION - Hello all. Now Samsung wants us to go to Members app and keep looking for banner to sign up for Android 11, One UI 3 Beta . It went live October 27th, 10:20 PM EST, As fate would have it, i went to sleep early, i missed it and the banner refused to show up for me in the morning. Download was only showing up for people with unlocked variants on ATID firmware.
DISCLAIMER / NOTICE - Flashing is always risky. I am not responsible for anything that may happen to your device including but not limited to it turning against you, making you its slave and sucking you into the Matrix.
This post is a collection of wisdom, research and hard work of many people over many years across many forums and not just XDA. I will try to credit and link to their original posts.
TIP -Keep in Notice -This SHALL NOT Factory Reset Your Device or Format Data, it is still a good idea to Take Back Up - Just a Suggestion - Always have a latest Back Up
******** UPDATE - It seems ATT devices are getting wiped now if its CSC or the Sim remains to be tested.
i don't have ATT hence cant verify but in case you have an Unlocked device (N986U1) with ATT sim, then, removing sim and Changing the CSC to XAA/XAA/XAA before sideloading Beta is advisable.
PROBLEM STATEMENT - Missed the One UI 3.0, Android 11, Beta Sign up Banner in Members app or got the banner but didn't get the download and I really want it NOW.
Not sure if you want it now? - Find the BETA CHANGELOG HERESOLUTION -
GRAB YOURSELF A COFFEE / DRINK, because depending on where you at and how fast you/your internet speeds/your Machine is this may take anywhere between 7 to 45 Mins
1. Pre-Requisites - Make sure Following Conditions are met before you start
- You need a PC/Laptop along with your phone and USB Cable.
- You need ADB installed, you can use ADB on Linux too - NOTE If your ADB Tools are not working, download my ADB Folder called platform-tools. Then extract it somewhere easy to remember/ find, like desktop
- Remember the Location of the folder where you have ADB installed / Location of platform-tools- This is the location containing adb.exe file.
- You may or may not need ADB/USB Drivers if any errors in ADB please Download Drivers from here and Install on your PC.
This following one step is relevant Only for flashing Beta 1 - Use Odin to Flash Unlocked (SM-N986U1) ATID Firmware if you are not on that. Refer this thread to get your Firmware.
For changing Firmware from N986U to N986U1 and / or GUIDE TO FLASHING USING ODIN Refer This thread
2. Now Download the relevant Beta File that you intend to flash - note that to Sideload Beta 2 you need to be on Beta 1 first. Mandotory Sequence = Beta 1>>Beta 2>>Beta 3 There is no skipping versions possible here.
- BETA 1 (ZTGJ) Get the Beta1.zip file from here Thanks to @thatotherguy.. for the original zip.
- BETA 2 (ZTK1) Get the Beta2.zip file from here
- BETA 3 (ZTK9) Get the Beta3.zip file from here
*************** Apply Update from SD card failed for me (Feel free to try that ) but here we will be using ADB Sideload Feature in Stock Recovery*************
HOW TO - Using ADB Sideload - Windows -The Process is Similar for Linux too
1. Copy the downloaded zip file to the ADB Folder (From Pre-Requisite step). ADB Folder is the folder containing ADB.exe it might be named differently for you (The one i have posted is called platform-tools)
2. Open Command Prompt Window as Admin.
3. Type in4. Connect the phone to the PC using USB Cable and Unlock it. Go to Developer Options and Switch on USB Debugging.Code:cd Copy-paste the location of your ADB folder here
To turn on developer options go to Settings>>About Phone>>Software Information>> Then tap the build number 7 times - Developer options will appear at the bottom of Settings Menu
5. On your PC Type in Command Prompt6. Give Permission that appears on your phone and PC - I check the box Always Allow, you should do the same.Code:adb devices
7. Now type the following and the phone will reboot to recovery.8. Once you see recovery on your phone Use Volume Keys to scroll down to Apply Update from ADB and press Power Button.Code:adb reboot recovery
9. Now on your PC, Type the following in Command Prompt; this is just to be sure, it should show the device name with Sideload next to it.10. TypeCode:adb devicesFor Beta 2 use adb sideload beta2.zip Similarly For Beta 3 use adb sideload beta3.zip. Use whatever you have named the zip file. Most people use update.zip. The commands here are for the attached files in this post and their naming convention.Code:adb sideload Beta1.zip
11. Wait for it to finish and Done
2nd (Second) BETA Is Out- How To Do this if you are not able to Enroll for Beta and or don't see update to download even after Enrolling- Second Beta should be flashed After Beta 1. Second Beta (ZTK1) can not be flashed unless you have Beta 1 (ZTJG).
- To flash follow the same instructions as above only this time the prerequisite is you have to be on the 1st Beta. Download the 2nd Beta (ZTK1) Zip File to flash Here Thanks to @hayabusa1300cc for the FOTA Link.
3rd (Third) BETA Is Out- Nov 16, 2020 Do this if you are not able to Enroll for Beta and or don't see update to download even after Enrolling- Third Beta should be flashed After Beta 1>>Beta 2. Third Beta (ZTK9) can not be flashed unless you have Second Beta (ZTK1). Second Beta (ZTK1) can not be flashed unless you have Beta 1 (ZTJG).
- To flash follow the same instructions as above only this time the prerequisite is you have to be on the 2nd Beta. Download the 3rd Beta (ZTK9) Zip File to flash Here
OPTIONAL THINGS TO DO POST UPDATE - If you want to enable RCS (In the Native SMS app) and Native Video calling (This feature is on Tmobile) have a look at this thread.
- Check out this Guide Service Mode and CSC Guide/Enable LTE/5G Bands and Services/5G Low Band on U1 by @mellojosh
TROUBLESHOOTINGSome people might run into "cant read update.zip" error for that we need to make ADB Large address aware. Follow the Steps Here I use the Advanced mode as it shows the true false flags. - This wont happen if you use the ADB Tools provided by me above under the Pre-requisites section.
************** FOR FUTURE BETA OTA Questions / Bugs - Observations and some more info - Go Here ********Please dont ask questions without reading.
QUESTIONS, HELP & SUPPORT ?? - See if I am Online here on this Live Chat
If it helped HIT THAT THANKS BUTTON, what are you waiting for ? Cheers !!1
Updated the link in the first post. The XDA site migration to XenForo messed something up there. Here is the LINK1
To be honest i dont even use the app. I have found a good middle path which is I use PWA. Like go to Samsung Note 20 Ultra 5G forum page on Chrome on your phone and then click on three dots and choose Add to Homescreen. You can also do it on Samsung Internet. You can also bookmark the forum page and just open it in the browser. Works really well for me.
