OTA and Non-OTA Firmware for N986U and N986U1

[kangi26]

In this firmware version, does ES stand for a certain processor?

No, The U1 firmware naming is a LITTLE bit different than the U versions of the firmware. It's still the Snapdragon (Otherwise we couldn't use it) the "S" is a Security Patch.
S2DUH3 is a Security Patch,
Bootloader 2,
Build "D" (Android 11),
"U" 2021,
"H" August,
"3" build number 3

Honestly, I don't know what the "E" Signified

 

[kangi26]

Link to Beta 3 Update.zip is in post #3

Credit goes to @warriorvibhu for getting the url for the file to begin with

 

[Jobudden]

Nice!! Thanks guys

 

[kangi26]

We're doomed.

Actually now that I give it a little more though. If they aren't opening the Beta program up it's likely that they are very close to a solid production release version and don't need any more people to test. So this could be a great thing

 

[Jobudden]

I think the last beta we only saw 2 or 3 updates before the official release also

 

[domhall012N8]

@kangi26...

I updated my U1 from A11 v3.1 to A12 Beta-2 here with no issue... Is it still possible to get back to A11 v3.1?

If so then... What is the process?

 

[kangi26]

@kangi26...

I updated my U1 from A11 v3.1 to A12 Beta-2 here with no issue... Is it still possible to get back to A11 v3.1?

If so then... What is the process?

Yep, super easy. Download the odin that's in post 2 or 3, pick which firmware you want to use, download it and flash it in Odin. Using the BL/AP/CP/CSC (NOT the HOME_CSC). backup, cause it wipes

 

[Venom0642]

Well i disabled the pop-up message you get randomly about the beta warning

 

[Venom0642]

Well i disabled the pop-up message you get randomly about the beta warning

This

 

[domhall012N8]

Yep, super easy. Download the odin that's in post 2 or 3, pick which firmware you want to use, download it and flash it in Odin. Using the BL/AP/CP/CSC (NOT the HOME_CSC). backup, cause it wipes

THANKS A MILLION... I am back on N986U1UES2DUJ7 stock rom A11 v3.1...

KG STATUS = CHECKING

But now I cant Root and install TWRP... Tired USERDATA_AIO_N981_FORCE_WIPE_10_10_21.tar.md5 file with and without the Rom files in ODIN... ODIN fails... TWRP ODIN fails... ODIN vbmeta_disabled fails... Any ideas???

 

[kangi26]

THANKS A MILLION... I am back on N986U1UES2DUJ7 stock rom A11 v3.1...

KG STATUS = CHECKING

But now I cant Root and install TWRP... Tired USERDATA_AIO_N981_FORCE_WIPE_10_10_21.tar.md5 file with and without the Rom files in ODIN... ODIN fails... TWRP ODIN fails... ODIN vbmeta_disabled fails... Any ideas???

Once you upgraded to bl2, I THINK you lost the option

 

[Venom0642]

Battery life is fantastic so far on beta 3 AT&T Note20 Ultra 5G 512GB Snapdragon.

 

[kangi26]

Battery life is fantastic so far on beta 3 AT&T Note20 Ultra 5G 512GB Snapdragon.

Now you're just showing off

 

[rskyline]

Any noticeable changes in beta 3? Is there any way to flash it without wiping?

 

[Venom0642]

Any noticeable changes in beta 3? Is there any way to flash it without wiping?

Can be done there's a guide in last pages

One UI4 Beta 1, 2 & 3- US - OTA update link (N986U1 only)

Folks - Please do read carefully One UI 4 Beta is live for Note 20 Ultra in US (Unlocked devices) This Beta is for SM-N986U1 only Open up the Samsung members app it will show if there is an update available. Update the app. After update see the...

forum.xda-developers.com

 

[warriorvibhu]

Any noticeable changes in beta 3? Is there any way to flash it without wiping?

Remove sim
Use keypad code method to change the csc to xaa/xaa/xaa or if you bought the phone from carrier then csc should be xaa /xaa/att the first two should be xaa.
Flash the OTA using Adb method.
Switch phone on, let it boot and finish update.
Switch phone off, INSERT SIM.
Done

@rskyline i updated the first post on my other thread with steps. Check that.

 

[Jobudden]

I flashed 3 from beta 2 without wiping, using the SD card method.

 

[rskyline]

Remove sim
Use keypad code method to change the csc to xaa/xaa/xaa or if you bought the phone from carrier then csc should be xaa /xaa/att the first two should be xaa.
Flash the OTA using Adb method.
Switch phone on, let it boot and finish update.
Switch phone off, INSERT SIM.
Done

@rskyline i updated the first post on my other thread with steps. Check that.

I was able to do this without wiping as well! Thank you all guys!

 

[BranBro365]

This is great but at this time I don't see any reason for anyone with a Note 20 Ultra to be flashing OneUI 4.0 Beta considering all N20Us should have the OTA stable version of Android 12 by the end of this month. If Samsung is to be believed regarding their rollout dates for each device then we should get it this month, and personally I'm going with what Samsung is saying considering my mom's Verizon S21 got OneUI 4.0 last month which is exactly when Samsung said S21s would receive it.

 

[rskyline]

This is great but at this time I don't see any reason for anyone with a Note 20 Ultra to be flashing OneUI 4.0 Beta considering all N20Us should have the OTA stable version of Android 12 by the end of this month. If Samsung is to be believed regarding their rollout dates for each device then we should get it this month, and personally I'm going with what Samsung is saying considering my mom's Verizon S21 got OneUI 4.0 last month which is exactly when Samsung said S21s would receive it.

Well the official schedule is January so if they release it this month would be early! (Hopefully).