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Samsung July 2021 security update now rolling out to the Galaxy A02s
Not only flagships, Samsung’s entry-level devices are also getting the latest security patch with new firmware. In a recent development, the ultra-affordable Galaxy A02s started grabbing the July 2021 security update in a number of smartphone markets globally.
Launched back in late last year, the Galaxy A02s ships with Android 10-based One UI 2. In April, the company has completely changed the device’s UI and added numerous new functionalities along with the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update.
Well, the latest update only brings the latest Android and One UI patches released in July 2021 in order to enhance the overall device performance. Aside from this, it’s expected that the update also fixes the Android Auto-related issue that was appeared last month.
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July 2021 Security Bulletin: According to the official release note, the July 2021 security update for Galaxy A02s comes with firmware version: A025MUBU2BUF5, which brings fixes for 3 critical and 38 high levels of CVEs from Google. At the same time, it includes fixes for 8 SVEs from Samsung for Galaxy devices.
In terms of identification, the Galaxy A02s July 2021 update sports firmware version A025MUBU2BUF5, and it’s currently rolling out in Brazil. I’m sure that Samsung will not take too much time to extend its availability to more global markets.
Till then, you can manually check for the s/w update by following the steps given below.
How to check for updates
- Open device Settings
- Software updates
- Download and install.
Hello, Samsung fans! As we enter July 2024, half of the year has passed, and Samsung continues to enhance user experience with regular updates to its Galaxy devices and applications. Here’s the latest information on the updates released during the first week of July 2024.
This week, Samsung has begun rolling out the July 2024 security update for Galaxy devices, starting with the Galaxy A55 smartphone. This time, the company has prioritized the Galaxy A series instead of flagships. More Galaxy smartphones will join the update list in the coming days or weeks.
Alongside the update, Samsung has released details about the July 2024 security patch and updated its list of devices receiving software updates. Notably, the Galaxy A21s has reached the end of its update cycle and is no longer eligible for new software updates.
The July security patch addresses over 55 issues, including 4 critical and 21 high-level vulnerabilities in Android fixed by Google. Additionally, Samsung has resolved 33 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE), focusing on One UI Home, System Property, System UI, Filter Provider, Secure Folder, Configuration Message, IMS service, Knox, MTP app, and more, to further enhance device security.
This week, Samsung has expanded the June 2024 security patch to more Galaxy devices across various countries. This includes devices like the Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy M15 5G, Galaxy S23 FE, and Galaxy A55.
Furthermore, Samsung has rolled out the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy A13 4G, A14, and A25 5G in the Middle East, and for the Galaxy A52 4G in Brazil.
Reports suggest that Samsung may integrate user interface enhancements from One UI 6 Watch into One UI 7. Rumors indicate that improvements and UI changes seen in Samsung’s Wear OS 5 skin could appear in the Android 15 update for Galaxy phones.
Stay tuned for more updates as Samsung continues to improve its devices and user experience through ongoing updates and enhancements.
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July 2024 is going to be an important month as Samsung will host its Galaxy Unpacked event, where the company will launch several products including the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. Alongside these launches, Samsung has started rolling out the July 2024 security patch for Galaxy devices, with the Galaxy A55 being the first device to receive it.
The July 2024 security patch addresses more than 55 issues to enhance system security. Google brings fixes for 4 critical and 21 high-level vulnerabilities in Android, although 2 are not relevant to Samsung devices.
In addition, Samsung has fixed 33 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) to further strengthen device security. These vulnerabilities mainly impact components such as One UI Home, System Property, System UI, Filter Provider, Secure Folder, Configuration Message, IMS service, Knox, MTP app, and others.
Below is the list of Galaxy devices that have already received the July 2024 update.
Samsung One UI July 2024 Updates List
July 06
- Samsung’s July 2024 security update has arrived, starting with Galaxy A55
*More Galaxy devices will be added in the coming days.
Samsung July 2024 Security Patch Details Released: Here’s What’s New
Samsung is expanding the June 2024 security update for the Galaxy S23 FE smartphone in more countries including Brazil. This update is already available in the US and India.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE smartphone in Brazil are getting the June 2024 security update with One UI build version S711BXXS3CXE8. The company will soon make this update available in more countries.
June 2024 security patch fixes 37 high-level CVEs for the Android operating system and 22 SVE items for Samsung’s One UI. It improves the grid image display, battery statistics services, call verification, the Samsung Dialer app, and more.
This update protects from possible bugs and viruses to ensure the smartphones operate smoothly. Samsung advises all users to install the update immediately to benefit from the new security measures.
Users should navigate to their smartphone’s settings to update installation, select ‘Software Update’, and then ‘Download and install’.
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