topic Re: Android 13 upgrade in Galaxy Note Series

Android 13 upgrade

WKFD — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:04:48 GMT

Hello everyone,

I currently use galaxy note 20Ultra which is using android 13. Can I force a newer version of android on to my device?

Re: Android 13 upgrade

Glenntech — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:18:21 GMT

Theres probably a back end way of doing it
But you'd need to have some specialist knowledge to be able to do that without bricking the phone
Then you will have to trust whatever third party software you use.
Simple answer is no
But even if you could. Wether the phone would still operate well enough might be a thing.

Samsung has now sent out that last update for the Note 20 Ultra.
So the phones are not longer supported.

Re: Android 13 upgrade

johnz237 — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:36:58 GMT

Theres probably "a way" but I woudnt. Whats better- the device you have no or a bricked one?

Were not able to provide such info on the forums

Re: Android 13 upgrade

TheSponginator — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:58:35 GMT

You could probably get lineageOS on it but I don't know how

Re: Android 13 upgrade

AndrewL — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:02:48 GMT

@WKFD: Further to the above, Android 13 is the latest available software version for the Note20 Ultra, and you are not eligible to receive any further official software releases for this device. Installing unofficial third party software updates is not recommended, as this can lead to unexpected performance issues.

Re: Android 13 upgrade

JAMES4578 — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:54:59 GMT

Hi @WKFD As mentioned it is not advisable to force an upgrade via unofficial means and is not always possible. I notice you have labelled security, the device also no longer receives security updates which increases vulnerability. https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-note-20-rides-off-into-sunset-after-5-years/

I would suggest considering a modern Device for your main Driver if in a position to do so,whether that be one of the latest S Devices (S25,S24range) or a higher end A Device such as the A56.