January 2023 Security update

However, the Galaxy Note 20 was the first device that got the February 2023 security update in some regions.

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The Korean giant has expanded the one-month older update for the Australian variant of Galaxy Note 20.

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Users can easily identify the new update by the firmware version number N981BXXS5GWAA for the Galaxy Note 20

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Users can easily identify the new update by the firmware version number N986BXXS5GWAA for the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

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The January 2023 update is part of the monthly security update program which Google runs to make Android devices more secure and stable against external threats.

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Moreover, the update includes several patches that are included by Google as well as Samsung for Galaxy devices.

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If you want to secure your data on your device, it is recommended to keep the device updated with the latest security patch; January 2023 is available for download in Australia via OTA.

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January 2023 Security update

Samsung rolls out the January 2023 security patch for Galaxy Note 20 in Australia

IMG: Samsung

However, the Galaxy Note 20 was the first device that got the February 2023 security update in some regions.

IMG: Samsung

The Korean giant has expanded the one-month older update for the Australian variant of Galaxy Note 20.

IMG: Samsung

Users can easily identify the new update by the firmware version number N981BXXS5GWAA for the Galaxy Note 20

IMG: Samsung

Users can easily identify the new update by the firmware version number N986BXXS5GWAA for the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

IMG: Samsung

The January 2023 update is part of the monthly security update program which Google runs to make Android devices more secure and stable against external threats.

IMG: Samsung

Moreover, the update includes several patches that are included by Google as well as Samsung for Galaxy devices.

IMG: Samsung

If you want to secure your data on your device, it is recommended to keep the device updated with the latest security patch; January 2023 is available for download in Australia via OTA.

IMG: Samsung