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Latest Samsung Galaxy A71 Update: Android 12 based One UI 4.1
Back in February 2020, Samsung launched the Galaxy A71, which was the most expensive Galaxy A series smartphone. In addition to the promise for three generations of Android OS update support, this device features several powerful capabilities that impressively attracted consumers.
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The Korean tech giant had introduced the Galaxy A71 handset pre-equipped with Android 10-based One UI 2.x software system. Earlier this year, the company delivered the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update to this popular mid-range phone, and now it is started receiving Android 12 features with One UI 4.1.
In this article, we will cover every latest (major + minor) software update released for the Galaxy A71 anywhere across the globe.
May 01, 2022
Samsung Galaxy A71 users starts getting One UI 4.1 based Android 12 update in South Korea. The latest update also comes with various customization options as well as fixes for One UI 4.0 bugs. Read the full story here…
If you want to check for the latest update manually, head to your device Settings tap on Software updates and finally hit the Download and install button
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You can check the latest security patch content on the official Samsung security update page and eligibility on the scope page.
March 25, 2022
March 2022 update releasing in Europe
Samsung has now released the March 2022 Android security patches to the Galaxy A71 smartphone users in Spain and the UK.
The update can be identified via PDA build version A715FXXS8BVC1, while consumers are waiting to get the major Android 12-based One UI 4.1.
March 08, 2022
January 2022 update releasing in Europe
While Samsung flagships have already started getting the March 2022 security patch, the Galaxy A71 is still getting an older one.
According to the info, the Galaxy A71 models are now grabbing the January 2022 security patch in the US, while the build version is A716USQU6DVA2.
February 04, 2022
January 2022 update releasing in Europe
Samsung has recently released the January 2022 security update to the Galaxy A71 smartphone users in Brazil and now, it’s expanding to the European markets.
The hefty software update carries PDA version number A715FXXU8BVA2 and weighs over 1GB, however, there’s nothing new in the OTA changelog.
Samsung Galaxy A71 January 2022 security update – Poland, Europe #Samsung #GalaxyA71 pic.twitter.com/sorX3ZPXoy
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) February 4, 2022
January 29, 2022
Android 12 One UI 4.0 spotted on Checkfirm
A few days ago, One UI test build detection app – Checkfirm spotted a new One UI update build that had been tested on the Galaxy A71. Read more
As you can see in the screenshots below, a new One UI update firmware has been tested on the Galaxy A71 LTE bearing PDA build number – A715FXXU8CVA5.
Samsung Galaxy A71 Android 12 One UI 4.0 Build Detected – Russia [Checkfirm] #Samsung #GalaxyA71 #Android12 #OneUI4 pic.twitter.com/dwrxpzJQRK
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) January 20, 2022
December 23, 2021
December 2021 security patch
Samsung started rolling out the latest December 2021 security update to the Galaxy A71 smartphone users in various countries.
- Firmware version: A715FXXS8BUL1
The new Galaxy A71 update brings improvements to the entire One UI software system, helping the device to keep users’ data protected against threats.
Galaxy A71 December 2021 security patch is now live in:
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- European countries
- Austria
- Czech Republic
- Germany
- Ireland
- UK.
- European countries
The latest Galaxy A71 software update brings fixes for 5 critical, 22 high, and 3 moderate levels of CVEs from Google. [Via]
December 08, 2021
Android 12, One UI 4.0 coming in April 2022
According to Samsung rep., the Galaxy A71 will get a major software update in April 2022, which will be the Android 12-based One UI 4.0. The software development team is already working to provide new updates as soon as possible, therefore, please be patient.
- Android 12 Update Release: April 2022 [Expected]
November 30, 2021
November 2021 security patch
Samsung is now releasing the November 2021 security patch update to the Galaxy A71 smartphone users in several countries including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, and Trinidad & Tobago.
- Firmware version: A715FXXS7BUK1
October 26, 2021
October 2021 Security Patch
Samsung has begun sending a new software update for the Galaxy A71 smartphone users that installs the latest October 2021 security patch, which comes with fixes for more than 60 vulnerabilities. [Via]
The update is rolling out in several countries including Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Macedonia, Slovakia, Greece, France, Slovakia, Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and the UK.
- Firmware version – A715FXXS7BUJ1
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Samsung Galaxy A52 users are receiving a new update with an October 2024 security patch to make the device more secure, reliable, and stable. The update is rolling out for A52 users in Asian and European countries.
The latest update of the Samsung Galaxy A52 improves system security and stability to enhance the overall performance of the app. It also fixes a bundle of issues that users encountered in the previous version.
October 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy A52 smartphone arrives with One UI build version A525FXXS9FXJ1. Users will have to download a 220MB package to install the update.
This update is currently live in several countries including Australia, Caucasus, Germany, Malaysia, Russia, Thailand, The Philippines, Ukraine, and Vietnam. The company will expand this update to more countries soon. It is an initial rollout so it may take hours or days to reach all models.
October 2024 security patch fixes over 40 issues, including 2 critical and 28 high-level CVEs for Google. In addition, Samsung patches include 12 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items. It fixes issues related to system service, Knox services, and more.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy A52 smartphone can easily check and install the update via a few easy steps. Navigate to Settings >> Open the Software Update section from the menu >> Click on the Download and Install option to initiate the update process. If the update is available, proceed to install it.
Samsung Galaxy A52 4G and Galaxy A52 5G smartphones are currently getting quarterly updates. This month, the Galaxy A52s phone also shifted to the three-month update plan. These devices are not eligible for the next Android OS update, however, they are currently running Android 14-based One UI 6.1.
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Samsung has rolled out a new update with the October 2024 security update for the Galaxy A53 smartphone. The update is currently available for users in Europe and the company will soon make it available in more regions.
October 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy A53 smartphone arrives with One UI build A536BXXSCEXIA. The installation package size of this update is around 266MB. It is based on Android 14 and One UI 6.1.
This Galaxy A series smartphone is eligible for the next One UI update, One UI 7. Back in August 2024, the Galaxy A53 smartphone appeared on Geekbench with One UI 7 and Android 15. It showed amazing performance, scoring 826 in single-core and 1621 in multi-core.
The fresh update brings security improvement, stability optimization, bug fixes, and functional enhancements to provide a better Galaxy experience. However, it does not bring any new features or changes.
Notably, the October 2024 security patch fixes over 40 issues, including 2 critical and 28 high-level CVEs for Google. In addition, Samsung patches include 12 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items. It fixes issues related to system service, Knox services, and more.
Users of Samsung Galaxy A53 5G smartphone can easily check and install the update via a few easy steps:
- Navigate to Settings.
- Select Software Updates from the menu.
- Tap on the Download and Install option to initiate the update process.
- If the update is available, proceed to install it.
Samsung rolled out the October 2024 security update for the locked Galaxy S21 series in the US and the company is now making this update available for unlocked models. The update improves system security and stability to provide a better Galaxy experience.
The fresh update improves the security and stability to provide a better experience. Notably, the latest patch contains the Security Maintenance Release (SMR), combining patches from Google and Samsung.
Google addresses 2 critical, 28 high-level vulnerabilities in Android, although 1 is irrelevant to Galaxy devices. In addition, Samsung has fixed 12 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) to strengthen device security further. These vulnerabilities mainly impact components such as system service, Knox services, and more.
Users of the unlocked models of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series are getting the October 2024 security update with One UI build versions given below.
- G991U1UESDGXJ1 – Galaxy S21
- G996U1UESDGXJ1 – Galaxy S21 Plus
- G998U1UESDGXJ1 – Galaxy S21 Ultra
To check the update, you just need to navigate to the device’s Settings, then a Software update, and Download and install. If you have received the update, install it now to get enhanced features.
The update is based on One UI 6.1 and Android 14, and the S21 models are also eligible for the One UI 7 update. The Galaxy S21 Plus has already been tested with One UI 7 and Android 14 on Geekbench Platform with a single-core score of 1427 and a multi-core score of 2528.
Samsung Galaxy S21 series starts getting October 2024 security update