T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 20 getting eSIM support along with March 2021 security update

Launched back in August 2020, the Galaxy Note 20 is the latest Note flagship offering from Samsung. This lineup was shipped with Android 10-based One UI 2.5 out of the box and now waiting to get the upcoming One UI 3.5 update as these phones have already received the One UI 3.1 update based on Android 11.

However, the Galaxy Note 20 series has recently joined the party with April 2021 security patch. And now, as per the latest information, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra users have started getting a new firmware update in who have purchased one of these phones from T-Mobile carrier in the US.

The Note 20 series smartphone users can identify this release via build versions: N981USQU2DUC8 and N986USQU2DUC8 for the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra respectively. The carrier will distribute this update in various phases to prevent download issues, plus there’s also a daily limit on downloads.

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According to the update log, this new firmware for the Galaxy Note 20 lineup brings eSIM support alongside the March 2021 security patch, which brings system security enhancements. The eSIM functionality allows you to activate a mobile network plan without the use of a nano-SIM.

Changelog:

• Enable eSIM
• March 2021 Security updates
• Additional updates and improvements

Lastly, if you’ve not yet received the notification to download this update on your Galaxy Note 20 or Note 20 Ultra, then you can also check for it manually by heading towards device Settings >> Software updates >> Download and install.