Samsung has begun rolling out the stable Android 11 update to the Galaxy S20 FE, pairing the new operating system with the company's One UI 3.0 interface. The affordable member of the Galaxy S20 family launched on Android 10 and One UI 2.0, so this release marks its first major OS jump. Here is what the update brings and how to get it.
Galaxy S20 FE gets stable Android 11
According to a report from SamMobile, Samsung has released the stable Android 11 firmware for the Galaxy S20 FE, with the build number G781BXXU1BTL4. The company has outlined its update roadmap for eligible devices in Egypt.
The rollout covers both the 4G and 5G variants of the handset. Notably, Samsung has not yet pushed this update to the other models in the Galaxy S20 series, so for now only the affordable variant is receiving the new firmware.
Which regions get it first
Samsung has not announced which regions will receive the new firmware initially. The roadmap detail so far points to eligible devices in Egypt.
What the update includes
Alongside Android 11, the update installs the latest One UI 3.0 interface. The changelog brings the standard Android 11 improvements, though the full list of features has not been detailed in the report.
- Android 11 operating system
- One UI 3.0 interface with a refreshed layout
- A dedicated media playback widget
- Support for both 4G and 5G models
This release comes from Samsung as part of its wider Android 11 update plan for eligible Galaxy devices.
How to install the update
The firmware can be downloaded manually. Open the Settings menu, head to the Update section, and check for the available download. Connecting to Wi-Fi before downloading is a sensible step for a major OS update.
