[March 21] Samsung March 2021 One UI and Security Patch Tracker
After introducing the latest version of One UI – One UI 3.1 at the Galaxy Unpacked 2021, Samsung delivered this update for the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ tablets globally. On February 18, the company announced that it will send the One UI 3.1 update for several Galaxy flagships and mid-rangers.
So far, several Galaxy flagships including the Galaxy S20, Note 20, Fold 2/Flip have received the One UI 3.1 features over-the-air. And today (February 25, 2021), the Korean tech has initially released the One UI 3.1 changes for the Galaxy Note 10 phones in Germany.
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Along with the One UI 3.1, the Galaxy Note 10 also gets the March 2021 security patch. It makes the Galaxy Note 10 the first to collect the latest security update ahead of three days of the next month. On the other hand, Samsung is rapidly working to send the Android 11 update to its several eligible devices within the first half of this year.
Apart from the major/feature updates, Samsung also rolls out new security patches, bug fixes, system improvements, and new features for its different smartphones, tablets, and smart wearables every month.
In this tracker, we’ll put all the One UI and Security Patch updates which will be released in March 2021.
Samsung March 2021 Security Patch Device List: Sammy Fans
- Galaxy Note 10
- Galaxy Note 10+
- Galaxy S10e
- Galaxy S10
- Galaxy S10+
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S20 5G
- Galaxy S20+ 5G
- Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy S20 FE
- Galaxy Tab S6
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
- Galaxy Note 20
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy S9
- Galaxy S9+
- Galaxy M31
- Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Galaxy Fold
- Galaxy Tab S7
- Galaxy Tab S7+
- Galaxy A30s
- Galaxy A20
- Galaxy M30
- Galaxy A21 [Verizon]
- Galaxy Note 9
Below, You Can Check March 2021 Feature and Security Updates: Sammy Fans
[March 27, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy Note 9 – March 2021 security patch
Samsung releasing the March 2021 security update to the Galaxy Note 9 users in the US as well as globally. Verizon | Global
[March 21, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy S20 Series – One UI 3.1 & February 2021 security patch
T-Mobile started sending the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update to the Galaxy S20 series in the US. This update also includes the February 2021 security patch for better device security. Source
[March 20, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 – March 2021 security patch
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ locked on Verizon carrier have begun collecting March 2021 security patch over the air. Source
[March 16, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy A30s and A20 – March 2021 security patch
Samsung’s two entry-level smartphones – Galaxy A30s and A20 are now receiving the March 2021 security update over the air. Source
[March 15, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy Fold and Z Fold 2 – March 2021 security patch
After bringing the One UI 3.1 features, Samsung pushed the March 2021 security update to the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Fold models.
[March 14, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy A42 5G – One UI 3.1
The Galaxy A42 5G has started getting the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 firmware update. Source
[March 13, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy M31 – One UI 3.1 & March 2021 security patch
Samsung’s popular Galaxy M31 is now updating to the One UI 3.1 version. This update also includes the March 2021 security patch. Source
[March 12, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy Note 20 [US] – March 2021 security patch
After the international variants, the Galaxy Note 20 series (without carrier branding) has begun receiving the latest security improvements released in March 2021 over the air. Source
[March 11, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ – March 2021 security patch
Samsung started sending the March 2021 security update to the Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones. Source
[March 11, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy S20 FE [US] – One UI 3.1
The US unlocked Galaxy S20 FE getting the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update. Source
[March 10, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy Note 20 – March 2021 security patch
After the US, the company has begun releasing the March 2021 security patch to the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra in more markets. Source
[March 07, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy A71 – One UI 3.1 & February 2021 security patch
The Galaxy A71 on One UI 2.5 started receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update along with the February 2021 security patch. Source
[March 04, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy Note 8 [Verizon] – January 2021 security patch
Verizon started releasing January 2021 security update to the locked Samsung Galaxy Note 8 devices in the US. Source
[March 03, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 and Tab S6 Lite – One UI 3.1 & March 2021 security patch
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 and S6 Lite receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update. It also installs the March 2021 security patch. Source1 | Source2
[March 01, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy S20 – One UI 3.1 & March 2021 security patch
Samsung started releasing the One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy S20 series devices in the US. Along with this, these phones are also receiving the latest March 2021 security patch. Source
[February 28, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy S21 – March 2021 security patch
Samsung Galaxy S21 series March 2021 security update is now live in select countries including Taiwan. It will soon be available in other markets. Source
[February 25, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy S10 – One UI 3.1 & March 2021 security patch
After the Galaxy Note 10, Samsung started to deliver the One UI 3.1 and March 2021 security update for the Galaxy S10 series devices. Source
[February 25, 2021] – Samsung Galaxy Note 10 – One UI 3.1 & March 2021 security patch
As promised, Samsung released the One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy Note 10 devices alongside the March 2021 security patch. Source
* This article will be updated regularly.
Samsung has officially announced the expansion of the One UI 6.1.1 update, which will add the latest Galaxy AI features to more Galaxy devices. Starting today, One UI 6.1.1 update has begun rolling out for the Galaxy S24 series, with plans to expand to other countries soon. It brings advanced capabilities initially available on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.
The Korean tech giant will release this major update to more previous models including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, and the Tab S9 series.
One UI 6.1.1 update is available for the Samsung Galaxy S24 users in Korea from September 5 and the company will extend it to North America and Europe on September 9. Other devices and regions will receive the update in the following weeks.
One UI 6.1.1 Features
One UI 6.1.1 update expansion will make several key features to older flagships to enhance communication, productivity, and creativity. Galaxy AI now supports the Interpreter’s Listening Mode across all expanded devices, making language translation during presentations seamless.
In addition, Chat Assist helps users write emails and social media posts by generating text based on a few keywords using Composer.
Galaxy Z Flip 6’s exclusive Suggested Replies feature is now available for the Galaxy S24 series, which offers quick responses when connected to Galaxy Watch7 or Watch Ultra.
For productivity, Samsung brings advanced Note Assist features, PDF Overlay Translation, Sketch to Image, and an enhanced Circle to Search with the Sound search feature.
Users can use Portrait Studio to create amazing portraits and Instant Slow-mo to enhance video quality with smooth slow-motion effects.
With these updates, Samsung is ready to make AI-driven tools accessible to a wider audience to enhance the overall mobile experience.
Samsung Galaxy S24 grabs One UI 6.1.1 with new Galaxy AI tricks
We are on 4th September 2024 and Samsung has revealed the details of the latest security patch for its Galaxy devices. This patch includes several security enhancements, specifically CVE and SVE items to boost security. Although the release of the September 2024 security update has not started for Galaxy devices, it is expected to begin shortly.
According to the scope page, the September 2024 security patch addresses 1 critical and 43 high levels of CVEs for the Android operating system. However, 1 CVE was resolved by previous updates from the company, and 1 is not relevant to Galaxy devices.
Besides Google patches, Samsung offers 23 SVE items to improve user experience. The latest security patch fixes various issues related to My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, Dex, and more.
Samsung September 2024 Security Patch Details
Android Patch Details
Critical
- CVE-2024-23350
High
- CVE-2024-23355, CVE-2024-21481, CVE-2024-23356, CVE-2024-23357, CVE-2024-33027, CVE-2024-21478, CVE-2024-23383, CVE-2024-23384, CVE-2024-23382, CVE-2024-23381, CVE-2024-23352, CVE-2024-23353, CVE-2024-20082, CVE-2024-33013, CVE-2024-33025, CVE-2024-33015, CVE-2024-33024, CVE-2024-33010, CVE-2024-33020, CVE-2024-33018, CVE-2024-33019, CVE-2024-33026, CVE-2024-2937, CVE-2024-31333, CVE-2024-33011, CVE-2024-33012, CVE-2024-33014, CVE-2024-33023, CVE-2024-4607, CVE-2024-32896, CVE-2024-40658, CVE-2024-40662, CVE-2024-40650, CVE-2024-40652, CVE-2024-40654, CVE-2024-40655, CVE-2024-40657, CVE-2024-40656, CVE-2024-40659, CVE-2024-40665, CVE-2024-40664, CVE-2024-40663, CVE-2024-40666
Moderate
- None
Already included in previous updates
- CVE-2024-36971
Not applicable to Samsung devices
- CVE-2024-33028
One UI Patch Details
Samsung has addressed 23 issues specific to its devices, such as improper authorization in My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, Dex, and more.
- SVE-2023-1030(CVE-2024-34637): Improper access control in WindowManagerService
- SVE-2023-1487(CVE-2024-34651): Improper authorization in My Files
- SVE-2024-0453(CVE-2024-34638): Improper handling of exceptional conditions in ThemeCenter
- SVE-2024-0513(CVE-2024-34652): Incorrect authorization in kperfmon
- SVE-2024-0785(CVE-2024-34640): Improper access control in BGProtectManager
- SVE-2024-0852(CVE-2024-34653): Path Traversal in My Files
- SVE-2024-0918(CVE-2024-34654): Improper Export of android application component in My Files
- SVE-2024-0970(CVE-2024-34641): Improper Export of Android Application Components in FeliCaTest
- SVE-2024-1009(CVE-2024-34642): Improper authorization in One UI Home
- SVE-2024-1154(CVE-2024-34643): Improper access control in Dressroom
- SVE-2024-1155(CVE-2024-34644): Improper access control in Dressroom
- SVE-2024-1156(CVE-2024-34645): Improper input validation in ThemeCenter application
- SVE-2024-1187(CVE-2024-34646): Improper access control in DualDarManagerProxy
- SVE-2024-1191(CVE-2024-34647): Incorrect use of privileged API in DualDarManagerProxy
- SVE-2024-1212(CVE-2024-34648): Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions in KnoxMiscPolicy
- SVE-2024-1226(CVE-2024-34655): Incorrect use of privileged API in UniversalCredentialManager
- SVE-2024-1278(CVE-2024-34649): Improper access control in new Dex Mode in multitasking framework
- SVE-2024-1381(CVE-2024-34650): Incorrect authorization in CocktailbarService
August 2024 will be an important month for Galaxy users as Samsung is going to start the One UI 7 Beta Program and One UI 6.1.1 rollout. The Korean tech giant is consistently working to provide a next-level experience user experience with these upcoming One UI updates. Meanwhile, Samsung has started releasing the August 2024 security patch for Galaxy devices without any delay.
At the beginning of August, Samsung began releasing this month’s security patch, with the Galaxy M55 being the first device to receive it. The company is actively working to make this update available to all eligible devices as soon as possible.
Notably, this latest security patch addresses over 55 issues, fixing 34 high-level CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) in Android and 14 SVEs (Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures). The update mainly resolves issues related to system services, Knox services, and Galaxy Watch.
Here is a list of Samsung devices that have already received the August 2024 security update.
Samsung One UI August 2024 Updates List
August 31
- Samsung Galaxy F34 gets more secure with August 2024 update
- Samsung Galaxy M34 receives August 2024 security update
August 28
- August 2024 security update rolling out to Samsung Galaxy M33
- Samsung enhances Galaxy A23 5G security with August 2024 update [US]
- Samsung rolls out August 2024 security update to Galaxy F54
August 27
- Samsung Galaxy M23 gets August 2024 security update
- 4 Galaxy A series phones getting August 2024 update in Brazil
August 26
- Verizon Galaxy A53 receiving August 2024 update in the US
- Samsung Galaxy F23 blessed with August 2024 security update
- August 2024 update for Galaxy S22, S23 FE live in Brazil
August 24
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro gets August 2024 security update
August 23
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, Fold 6 get August 2024 update with enhanced camera function
- August 2024 security update rolling out to Galaxy Z Fold 2
August 22
- Samsung Galaxy A53 receives August 2024 security update
- Samsung rolls out August 2024 security update to Galaxy A32
- Samsung Galaxy A73 starts getting August 2024 security update
August 21
- Circle to Search feature now available for Galaxy S21 FE with August 2024 update
- August 2024 update adds Circle to Search feature to Galaxy Tab S9 FE
August 20
- Samsung Galaxy A24 gets August 2024 security update
- Samsung boosts Galaxy S23 FE security with August 2024 update
- Circle to Search, Vividness rolling out to Galaxy A55 with August 2024 update
August 16
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G gets August 2024 security update
- Samsung Galaxy S21 gets August 2024 security update
August 15
- Samsung Galaxy S20 series starts getting August 2024 security update
- August 2024 Plugin update for Galaxy Fit 3 is here!
August 14
- Samsung Galaxy A52, A52s get August 2024 security update
August 13
- Verizon Galaxy S22, S20 FE get August 2024 security update in the US
- Samsung Galaxy A33 gets new update in August 2024
August 12
- Samsung Galaxy S22 begins receiving August 2024 security update
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra grab August 2024 security update
August 10
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, Flip 3 grab August 2024 security update
August 9
- 6 Verizon Samsung flagships getting August 2024 update in the US
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Fold 4, and Fold 3 get August 2024 update
- Samsung rolls out August 2024 update to Galaxy Z Flip 5
August 8
- Galaxy S20 FE 5G blessed with August 2024 update in the US
- August 2024 security update for Galaxy XCover 7 adds Circle to Search feature
August 7
- US Unlocked Galaxy S23 models getting August 2024 update
- August 2024 security update rolls out to Samsung Galaxy F55
- Samsung Galaxy S24 getting August 2024 update in the US [One UI 6.1]
August 6
- August 2024 security update starts rolling out with Samsung Galaxy M55
*More Galaxy devices will be added in the coming days.
If you have received the latest update, you can easily download it through the system’s Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install option.
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