Samsung is rolling out what could be the penultimate update for Galaxy Note 20 series. The last Note-branded flagships are picking up the April 2025 security patch across global markets, including the US. It brings over 60 vulnerability fixes, including a few critical Android OS patches. These phones have already stopped getting feature updates.
The final stretch for the Galaxy Note 20 series
Launched in 2020, the Galaxy Note 20 series is nearing the end of its software lifecycle. According to Samsung’s update policy, these devices are now on a quarterly update schedule, and the April 2025 release is expected to be the penultimate update for the series. One final patch is likely to arrive sometime in the next three months, after which Samsung should officially retire regular support for the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra.
Both devices currently run Android 13 with One UI 5.1, having received three major OS upgrades. They arrived with Android 10 and picked up their final OS upgrade (One UI 5.0) in late 2020. Samsung followed up with One UI 5.1 in early 2023, and that was the final feature release. Since then, the focus has shifted to security patches to maintain privacy and performance stability.
While routine support is winding down, Samsung occasionally releases out-of-schedule updates for discontinued devices in case of severe threats. However, such updates are rare and not guaranteed. It’s high time Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra users consider upgrading to a newer Galaxy device to continue receiving full features and security support.
Until 2020, the Galaxy Note series was known for its built-in S Pen. These phones played a pivotal role in popularizing large-screen smartphones and stylus input. However, with the lineup now discontinued, Samsung’s Galaxy S Ultra models carry the S Pen torch forward. For fans of the Note series, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is a great pick. It is currently selling with a flat discount of $230, dropping the price to $1,069.
