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[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] Tops1:
Latest Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G firmware

Download the latest Samsung firmware for Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G with model code SM-N986B. Check out our free download or super fast premium options.

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Use frija to download it's faster

I used German one which works fine I couldn't use Australian DUD1 one because it's too old

I'll have to ask Dr if I can use DUD1 home Odin file on R06 to change to Australia
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] r4f4marques:
I think i might have to go back to stock first.

The version available for my country does not have the May patch. I downloaded the UK version and it went without problems!

Thanks guys! You saved the day...

Stayed up until 03:30 trying to solve. Went to sleep and found the answer i needed!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] Mr Hassan:
hi, bro i used your Q rom its fully good, but for some issue i need to use stock rom but without knox stuff so can you recommend me easy way to do it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] Mass13:
Quoting myself..., anybody ? 2 easy questions I guess ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] miczkins:
I do not see any improvement so far. Battery sucks on this Note, even on Ketan's ROM, you have to get used to it. No ROM is going to replace huge screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] davicito131313:
Thanks Dr, as always!

Just let you guys know that, for me, dirty flash from R05 works well ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
Actually most of countries are belongs to OXM and all those countries ROMs are same as of your country

e.g. Look into CSC part of ROM if your conntry have naming like N986BOXM****

then you can flash any country ROM that have OXM in CSC part

OXM is muticsc and common for nearly 80+ countries.

Suppose you flased a ROM that doesn't match with your country then you won't able to see your country code in Phone - settings - Software Info - service provider software info

Here you can see four codes, one of it is depends on your SIM you have inserted and it auto detects accordingly and irrespective of which country firmware you have flashed (Provided flashed ROM contains your CSC). So it doesn't metter you have flashed germen,indian or austrelian firmware as all have same OXM code in their CSC part.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
I have explained about PDA part earlier too, here repeating if someone interested.

PDA looks like - N986BXXU2DUDA

I have devided above text according color and importance.

1.First five letters N986B denotes model number (N is usually for Note series, next three letter model and last may be depend on country or 4G/5G varient etc)

Next 2 letter XX - I am not sure about it

2.Next two letters U2 - Here There may be U or S denotes it's user update or security update If it is like S1 or S2 otr S3 then it is just security patch update number is version of update. If it is like U1,U2,U3 then it means this firmware have some system updates with ot without security updates. When it steps one, like U1 to U2 or U2 to U3, there will be bootloader upgradation. After upgrading bootloader you may not able to flash previous bootloader.

3. Next letter - D - usually gets update with major update, like OS update or any major update

4.Next letter - U - Denotes year of firmware : Here U is 21st letter of alphabet, that denotes firmware is built in 2021

5. Next letter - D - Denotes month. Here D is 4th alphabet letter, that means built in 4th (April) month

6.Last letter - May be alphabet or number, that is version of built and no much importance.

Hope this help helpful to understand firmware version better.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] Brava27:
Thanks for 06 R Dr. Works without a problem.

Tweaks pro although has problem installing viper4android. I had to install audio library mod on magisk then separate viper apk. All working 👍
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] Mass13:
Thanks, but this ROM is debloated, Samsung apps (except camera) removed/replaced by Google apps ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
Debloat - yes rom is debloated to limited for some craps but without breaking major feature, or debloated apps you can install from store if needed

Google replement - No and never. Don't expect in future too.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] abrahamjohn731:
Hello Dr!

I just noticed I don't have network internet. It is because I forgot to backup the imei? When I first launched the rom I got the message that I don't have an IMEI but i can give calls or sms. I just bought the IMEI app from play but I can't download it. It is strange. all the other apps I can download.

Can I still do something to have back my internet via the network?

Can I get back my IMEI without the initial backup?

I also want to buy the Twiks Pro for note 10 plus 5g. It will be launched soon or the one for Note 10 plus is compatible?

Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
Why are you posting N10 issue on N20 forum?

Also you needs to read changelog post of version you have installed

Read full first page of thread and changelog of version installed
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] abrahamjohn731:
Sorry, I did not noticed I am on note 20 forum. I will read the changelog. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] RRFERA:
Hi Doc! Im on R06 and everything is ok! Thanks! I've received an update for Magisk, can i update without problems on Google Pay?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] Jhfreeze:
Anyone else on TMO and have successfully changed their CSC to TMO. My original N986DS was from SIN but I got it to say tmo,tmo,tmo,xsp. All TMO features enabled. Flashable zip won't work but manual entry into the 4 needed partitions and rebooting did the trick. Just wondering if others have tried as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] NnihcD:
Does the SIM manager control both sim slots after changing to TMO CSC?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] Jhfreeze:
I think so. It still asks for which slot to use on a clean flash but I'll confirm with an ATT Sim tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] royhanks3:
How in the world did you do this? You gotta walk me through the process mate
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] Jhfreeze:
I will make a step by step later, busy at work but basically I used the U firmware from TMO. Extracted and used SuperRKitchen to get the needed partitions like Prism, Optics and manually moved over through root explorer and rebooted. Then the phone changed to all TMO features. I'll post a guide later this week if Doc doesn't mind.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] mcn1970:
i have activated auto recording of call in romtool but doesn't work.

no call is recorded.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
It won't record if you made wifi call ( samsung limitation), else check if recording duration showing while you are on call.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] kingwicked:
Im still on R05 Pro rom for N986B 5G. Great news is today Magisk has been updated to V23 and safety net errors have been fixed. Hope to see R07 rom in future with Magisk Stable version.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
Last version released with May security patch last week, not possible to update ROM just to sync with magisk.

You can uninstall magisk manager, install satable and then patch from manager itself. Last version already have safetynet fix with canary version and have nothing new in stable.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] kingwicked:
I agree with you I don't expect new rom just for Magisk update Doc. I was talking whenever you would release the R07 to consider it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
Obviously, I alswys prefer stable but canary needed in last version just to fix safetynet
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] mcn1970:
in phone app settings there is no section for recording calls, like choosing the contact.

there was these options on your ROM for Note 10 plus
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
That option available only if your csc officially supports call recording or you have modified csc features.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] Yossim766:
Hi

Flash r06 ver.and i have no file in internal storage,can not update apps,get massage not inuff storage room,rom tool did not open.

Update

Reflash rom with wipe internal storage.works good.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] power-f:
Hi to all,

I use this perfect rom, thank you Doc.

The question, does this rom contain the app lock? I can't find this option in the settings.

Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
No. XDA versión of rom doesn't even touch csc features. In case you have it enabled earlier, it will stick even after flashing rom.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] power-f:
If i will buy your tweaks pro, will be this functuon available?

Thx
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
Yes, it does. Though you can do it manually if you know/search over XDA how to.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] elmor0:
You can enable native call recording (NCR) if rooted - via Magisk --> EdXposed --> FireFDS kit (select correct version for your Android).

Tried and tested on N9860 - working fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] elmor0:
@ dr.ketan

Can you (or anyone else in the know) help with this.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] Midnightkey:
Hi, can someone explain me how do i flash the new twrp and bootloader + modem files in Odin? Im on R05
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] mcgomfer:
Hi, I'm on R06, everything is working ok, but the spen gestures isn't working, and if I try to use spen to take photo, it won't work either. Do you know how to fix this?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] amit_coolcampus:
Hello @dr.ketan ,

Hope you’re doing well. I broke my note 9 screen but due to lockdown I couldn't get it repaired. So I got new S20 ultra but after doing the research about the custom ROMs noticed that you have not worked on anyone for s20 as nothing is listed on the portal. Is it true?

Is it possible for you to prepare one for s20 series just like Note 20 Ultra? If it's not a big deal, May I request you?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
Sorry already running sort of time. Presently supporting 4 devices/ 8 variants everything single handed and now no more time for RnD and almost getting bore with same monotonus ROM release. Probably soon ending support for couple of variants/device so no question adding more.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] amit_coolcampus:
Lol... Fair enough. I can totally understand & respect whatever you said. You are already doing so much being a Doctor thanmt many people can't even think of. So I will probably try to switch to Note 20 sometime later if possible. Or may be for the time being I will get my Note 9 repaired too and will keep using stock S20 ultra without root.

Anyways, thank you so much for all the amazing work. Stay safe and God bless.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] mcn1970:
working for me with R06
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] Ali sohikish:
Hi Dr

I have a problem with miror casting. Dos anyone have problem with Mirror cast? In my smart view I can't find my smart TV
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] power-f:
It works for me.

I'm on r06.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] Tops1:
Hi Dr just to make 200% sure

can I download this to update my home so I don't have German

Thanks so much again
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
I don't understand why you want to update when you are already on same. Where you are living?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] Tops1:
I'm in Australia

Also I noticed when I started fresh it was in German
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
Both are part of oxm and you will get 0 benefit by flashing austrelia firmware over DBT

Your last csc code is depend on sim which is already XSA and all network setting will be same as for XSA. No need to flash it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] Tops1:
OK I'll leave it

Thanks again mate
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] TheSGMan:
Hey, I asked once before but didn't get a response. I'm still on R02 - 06.01.2021

How do updates work do I need to follow installation steps again and lose all app data etc?

Also, I bought tweaks pro but every 2 seconds I get a message "Tweaks pro used root privilege's" or something like this, makes me feel like you're looking at my phone 🤣🤣🤣 I panicked and uninstalled it!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] FACAF:
Dr. Could you explain how apply hex theme?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
- Read Installation guide in download area, yes I recommend always clean install

Theme Apply part I don't know, not using it. If you mean how to apply fix, it is explained in fix itself, click on fix and it will ask you.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] e30power:
Hi,,,

Dr. Ketan,

can you make a backup and restore function for toggles in quickmenu bar,,, becouse after all update we must sort they new,,,

thy very much
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] Ashray_Vk:
@dr.ketan thanks for all the work you do for the device :)

I just wanted to check if there's any way we can get encryption running on your rom post installation somehow. The target is to have work profile installed, which requires encryption of the device..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] power-f:
Does support this ROM (r06) killing the app with holding the back button?

Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] kingwicked:
I am on latest version of the app Hex installer full pro on R06 which was updated yesterday.

it doesnot need adb or Shizu or sui or anything else anymore. Now a magisk module is given when you install hex by the app which after being installed removes the need of applying themes and everything now auto

In the latest hex app update yesterday everything now is done by hex from changing theme, to apply hex and also no more reboot needed to apply hexed+ theme anymore. !!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] froggish:
Yes i updated the app few hours ago and i confirm that.. now the app is very easy to use
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] sujane:
just installed rom 5....but viper fx not working wen i install from magisk
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] Brava27:
Does anyone have Netflix HD working? I have L3 widevine unfortunately and it doesn't work on HD for me. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
Netflix HD doesn't work on rooted N20 device. As of now no fix (At least I don't know)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
Y'day got time to look into data usage on QS panel and found Samsung have move and change code completely on A11. Found a way to enable it but with little compromise.

I will provide toggle in rom tool so one can enable/disable according their choice
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] djase:
Which version of edxposed should I use?

The latest stable release, the latest alpha release or the latest canary release?

Unfortunately as soon as I try to download the canary version edxposed manager crashes, and I don't know why.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] DuB:
Thank you, this is most appreciated!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] djase:
NVM I found by myself.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] Ashray_Vk:
@dr.ketan just bringing this back up here to see if you have any new insights into this. Thanks again:)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
You may know about N20 and S21 standby drain. I have look into this issue, here some insight.

https://xdaforums.com/t/cameraservice_worker-partial-wakelock.4234161/post-85141733
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] kingwicked:
I am having issues with Applock option in settings > advance features.

The applock app force close many time then i wipe data of applock and then works till it happens again on Latest version of rom.

Does any one know a solution
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
How you have activated applock feature?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] kingwicked:
I thought it was built in the rom working. but when i tried to open it didnt . So i tried this magisk module which works on my S20 plus .

Even after removal of the module its still present in settings and opens so i thought it was a working function so i asked.

Now im thinking this module has installed the apk in system and thats why even after removing module its there

I guess i should remove this applock apk then if it was not present in the rom. im not sure as i never checked earlier applock

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
No rom doesn't modify any csc features. May be module messed up. Remove it, flash stock home_csc* file will remove that option. You can manually edit xml file to work properly after flashing csc
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] kingwicked:
Well i have the Pro version R06 of the rom Doc on N986B Model and Tweaks pro installed.

Just remembered i saw this option in tweaks pro app in CSC features.

I have removed the magisk module and enabled app lock through Tweaks pro app and restarted the phone now.

im very hopeful now i wont have applock force closing
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
No it shouln't happen if you have implemented with TweaksPro. (Don't use any other CSC mods)

In case it happens then simply flash Home_CSC*.tar.md5 and then again activate CSC feature from TweaksPro.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] power-f:
could you tip me about location of csc .xml file.

Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] DuB:
/optics/configs/carriers/single/VNZ/conf

Replace VNZ for your carrier
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] power-f:
Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] NextB:
Dr ketan thank you in advance for your hard work and god bless you. I think there is a bug in the secure folder after i setup the secure folder and close it and reopen it it ask me to put a new password again allover
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
Haven't notice, nor anyone else reported it. Removing and recreating if allowing.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] NextB:
The same it didnt fix it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
Have you flashed any kernel? mismatch date can cause it. Anyway clen install shouldfix, or wait for next version.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] piezan:
hey doc, i upgraded from 4 to 6 and rcs is blocked for some reason. i tried everything from google messages to full on wipe and reroot. Is there anything that would do this in the new updates? thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] NextB:
I tried fresh install its the same still i guess i will wait for a new version thank you dr.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
Testing R07 (based on UF1), If no major bug found then tomorrow it will be public.

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
ChangeLog R07

Based on N986BXXS2DUF1 June 2021 security patch OneUI 3.1

Magisk updated to stable 23

AdFree host updated

S21 feature added - Zero Page with Google/Samsung Free options - Zero page now have two options A.Samsung Free or B.Google search. Long press on blank area of Home - move to zero page (Lt side ) - select required option

All the other features of previous version will remain same.

Samsung Base Chanelog

The security of your device has been improved.

TweaksPro recommended version is 2.0.8 or up

ROM Features

- Ad Free QS Panel Toggle

- SafetyNet Pre-fixed

- Reboot to recovery QS Panel Toggle

- Native call recorder (Manual) While you are on call - click 3 dot - Record (Should work without CSC restriction)

- Auto Call Record (See below ROM Tool)

- Removed many stubs & common bloatwares (tried to preserve most functions though)

- Removed carrier bloatwares

- QuickStar without CSC dependency

- More secure OEM patch.

- High Volume warning disabled

- Dual SIM + SD card pre patched

- Pre fixed Titanium freezing while restoring apps

- Probable fix for Titanium Backup schedule

- Internet browser Secret mode

- S Health patch for using with rooted device.

- ROM Tool with following Options

Long Press Home customization : Select Device assistance as LP Home from settings, then select if you want to use it to assign to any

AdFree mode Enable/Disable

Single click install/uninstall custom fonts (on the fly)

YouTube Vanced Installer (No xposed requires)

NonRoot - Requires MicroG to login

Root - Truely alternate to Youtube, Can login to youtube without MicroG

You have to click on NonRoot/Root depending on your choice, then you needs to click "Install" tab and latest version of Youtube vanced will get installed.

StatusBar Icons

Show/Hide stock battery

Show/Hide 3minit battery

show/hide stock clock

show/hide 3minit clock

Show/Hide multiple SB Icons & Clock position (Quick Star) (Needs R update to work)

ROM Control - See below

GoodLock

Mods & Fix

Auto Call Record (No CSC limitations)

Titanium backup FC fix

Google Pay Fix

SafetyNet Fix

Added camera fix (Certain users reported camera failed issue. This is reported on stock too, here is someworkaroung meanwhile samsung fix it)

Option to freeze CID manage (If some CSC have SIM change popup)

Remove red text warning msg from bootsplash.

Update & Fix

- ROM Control (systemUI preferences)

Battery Bar with thickness and color option

Network meter with Toggle (Lt/Rt/Quick Panel/None) with color option

Virtual Key with Toggle (Lt side - Menu, Rt side - Power, Centre - Home)

PS : There may be few more options in ROM control but won't work if those are not mentioned here.

Known Bug/Tips/Fix

- 3 minit users can use 3minit battery paid version for free. Check this (Thanks to gharrington )

Installation

: Refer to Installation note available in ROM download area.

Download : DrKetanROM.com

PS : This is a fully customized ROM and for end users only, ROM or any part of ROM not allowed to redistribute,modify or to use as base to prepare new ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] davicito131313:
thanks dr!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] dr.ketan:
R07 is Online now. Must read Changelog

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] Eagle 3:
Installed R07 and have no problems as usual. Thanks @dr.ketan
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] NextB:
Dr ketan good morning sir the problem with secure folder is still the same im not sure if its just me or anyone else have the same problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra ROMs, Kernels, Recove] djmisi99:
Hi Doc and all other major contributors /Devs here:

Would this ROM be flashable fur the Galaxy Note20 5G model: N981B/DS ? (non ULTRA model).

Doc, do you own the non Ultra model as well?

I read all the posts from page 1 to page 16, and there is no mention of people adding about this model, so i thought i ask...

If anyone tried it or knows if this can be flashed on the N981B model (Note 20 plain version, non Ultra) please let us know.

Thx