Samsung updates

[AndyRN]

As this is my first thread I would like to say Hi to everyone.

I purchased a pre-owned Samsung Galaxy S20 in December but have not received any automatic security or android updates on the phone. I believe this is due to the phone being of South American origin and me living in the UK with a UK sim installed. Am I right in thinking that if I want to update then I will have to learn to do it manually. I have not delved into the tech or software side of smartphones before and would really appreciate some advice on the subject. I can find my way around computers so I hope I can do the same with a phone.
Many thanks.

[henklbr]

As this is my first thread I would like to say Hi to everyone.

I purchased a pre-owned Samsung Galaxy S20 in December but have not received any automatic security or android updates on the phone. I believe this is due to the phone being of South American origin and me living in the UK with a UK sim installed. Am I right in thinking that if I want to update then I will have to learn to do it manually. I have not delved into the tech or software side of smartphones before and would really appreciate some advice on the subject. I can find my way around computers so I hope I can do the same with a phone.
Many thanks.

Hi there

Could you go to Software Info on your device, screenshot it from top to bottom and post it here?

[AndyRN]

[henklbr]

Hi there

1. Download SmartSwitch for PC (NOT to be used, just for the correct drivers): https://www.sammobile.com/samsung-smart-switch/
2. Download Odin 3.14.x: https://dl2018.sammobile.com/Odin3-v3.14.4.zip
3. Download latest firmware for United Kingdom (BTU): https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/ga...6CUA8/1219585/

How to flash firmware to your phone:



1. Extract (un-rar) the firmware file (i.e. to folder c:\Odin) ***
2. Download Odin v3.14.4
3. Extract Odin ZIP file (i.e. to folder c:\Odin)
4. Open Odin v3.14.4
5. Power OFF your S20
6. Reboot Phone in Download Mode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGCQhkfr1iY
7. Wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
8. Add the firmware files to their designated slots (AP in AP, BL in BL, CP in CP, HOME_CSC in CSC). USERDATA stays EMPTY!
9. Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
10. Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes

Note: use USB-A -> USB-C cable

Use SamMobile only if you are 100% sure about the risks involved in flashing your device. SamMobile is not responsible for any damage caused by using the files on this website.

[AndyRN]

Hi again

Many thanks for all your info on manually installing firmware, it really helps a great deal.
I didn't know you could put UK firmware on a galaxy phone intended for another country, I have learnt a lot about the working of a modern smartphone today.
I will carry out your instructions to the letter and hope all goes well.

Thanks again for your help

[henklbr]

Hi again

Many thanks for all your info on manually installing firmware, it really helps a great deal.
I didn't know you could put UK firmware on a galaxy phone intended for another country, I have learnt a lot about the working of a modern smartphone today.
I will carry out your instructions to the letter and hope all goes well.

Thanks again for your help

You're welcome

Your phone was already configured for the UK (BTU)

[AndyRN]

Hi there

Downloaded and updated as per your excellent guide and everything went fine.

Many thanks again for all your help.

[henklbr]

Hi there

Downloaded and updated as per your excellent guide and everything went fine.

Many thanks again for all your help.

You're welcome

Thank you for the feedback