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Samsung Galaxy F41 getting One UI 2.5 update with several new features
Samsung released the One UI 2.5 update along with the Galaxy Note 20 series. Since then this update is received by many flagship devices, including mid-range and some budget phones. Now the company is rolling out these new changes to its one more budget device, the Galaxy F41 smartphone.
The new firmware for the Galaxy F41 installs the latest One UI 2.5 along with a bunch of new features and optimizations. The update also brings the October 2020 security patch for improved system security and device stability. These new changes and optimizations come with the build version F415FXXU1ATK2.
According to the changelog, a new feature is added to the Samsung keyboard that supports the split keyboard on landscape mode. The messages now allow users to send SOS location-sharing messages every 30 minutes for 24 hours. It also improves the quality and stability of the camera.
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Furthermore, the update also fixes small bug fixes, brings enhancements in the features, and also improves the performance of the device. You can check for the update manually on your Galaxy device through Settings > Software Updates > then tap on Download and install.
Changelog:
Samsung keyboard
– Split Keyboard is supported on Landscape mode.
– The search function of the “Manage Input
Languages” screen in the Keyboard Settings page has
been newly updated to make it easy to find keyboard
input languages that the user wishes to add or delete.
Messages
– A feature has been added that allows the user
to send SOS location-sharing messages every 30
minutes for 24 hours.
Camera
– Improved the quality and stability of the camera.
The security of your device has been improved.
A software update can include, but is not limited to:
– Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
– New and / or enhanced features.
Further improvements to performance.
To get the best from your device, please keep your
device up to date and regularly check for software
updates.
The Galaxy F41 recently received One UI 2.1 update with several new features in the month of October, this update came with the September 2020 security patch for improved system security.
Top features:
Samsung Galaxy F41 is a budget device launched with some basic features and a long-lasting 6000mAh battery and 15W fast charge. The smartphone comes with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display, a triple rear camera with a 64MP main sensor, Exynos 9611 SoC, and many more interesting features.
Samsung has released a new update with the November 2024 security patch for Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphones. The update is available for users in Korea and the company will soon expand it to more countries.
November 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphones F731NKSU4DXK8 and F946NKSU4DXK8 respectively. It is an initial rollout so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
The fresh security patch fixes 52 vulnerabilities in Android and Samsung software. Google has patched 38 high-level issues, and one CVE doesn’t apply to Galaxy devices. Samsung has also addressed 13 issues, including bugs related to multiple users, Dex Mode, Galaxy Watch, and Settings.
This update improves security and device performance by bringing bug fixes and enhancements. Overall, users will get smoother performance after installing the update.
If you have received the notification of the update then install it now to get a bug-free experience. You can also check the update by visiting the Settings app on your smartphone and opening the Software Update section.
Now, click on the Download and Install option. If any update is available, you can follow the on-screen instructions to install the update on your Galaxy smartphone.
These foldable smartphones are currently running Android 14 based One UI 6.1.1. It will get the major One UI 7 based on the Android 15 update next year, after the Samsung Galaxy S25 series launch.
November 2024 Update Plan: Samsung offers security patches for over 140 Galaxy devices
Samsung recently announced the One UI 6 Watch rollout for older Galaxy watches. Now, the company has started rolling out the November 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy Watch 7.
November 2024 security update for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is currently live for users in Korea and the company will soon expand it to more countries. This update arrives with build version L310XXU1AXK6 and an installation package size of 245.62MB.
The fresh update improves the stability of the Galaxy Watch 7 to provide a more reliable performance. It brings some improvements to make the device more secure and stable. Also, it installs the latest Android security patch release in November 2024 for better security.
By fixing existing issues and enhancing performance, Samsung aims to deliver a smoother and more dependable user experience. Although the update does not introduce new features or changes, it provides a better and smoother performance.
Samsung recommends Galaxy Watch 7 users install this update to take advantage of the enhanced system stability. By keeping the device updated, users can get benefits from the new feature and enhanced security.
To install the update, users need to connect their Galaxy Watch 7 to a smartphone via the Galaxy Wearable app. From there, navigate to Watch Settings, select Watch Software Update, and choose the Download and Install option.
Samsung reveals what One UI 6 Watch update brings to Galaxy Watch
Samsung Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A23 users are receiving a November 2024 security update on the Verizon network carrier in the US. The update is rolling out for locked models, and other carriers could get this update in the coming days or weeks.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A23 smartphones can verify the November 2024 security update via One UI builds given below:
- Galaxy A53 – A536VSQSEEXJA
- Galaxy A23 – A236VSQS7DXJ5
November 2024 Security Patch Details
November 2024 security update addresses 52 vulnerabilities across Android and Samsung’s software. Google has resolved 38 high-priority issues, while one CVE is not relevant to Galaxy devices.
Samsung’s patches include fixes for 13 vulnerabilities, primarily impacting user profiles, Dex Mode, Galaxy Watch, and certain system features like Settings and Maintenance Mode. This update enhances both the security and performance of Galaxy devices.
How to Update:
Samsung users can check new software updates manually with a handful of simple steps. Firstly, visit your Galaxy device’s “System Settings,” once done, scroll down and tap the “Software update” tab, followed by the “Download and install” button.
One UI 7
One UI 7 Beta update was announced to be released at the end of the year, with plans to stable release in early 2025 along with the Samsung Galaxy S25 series. Reports claim that the Beta Program is about to start in the coming days for the Galaxy S24 series.