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Alert: Your Galaxy A50 getting July 2022 security update, download now
Launched back in Q1 2019, the Samsung Galaxy A50 smartphone came pre-equipped with the Android 9.0-based One UI 1.x out of the box. Later on, the company delivered the Android 10-based One UI 2 update in May 2020, followed by Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update in March 2021.
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Unlike its successor, the Galaxy A50 is not eligible for getting three major Android OS upgrades, which means the device will spend its remaining time on the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 software system. However, the company is committed to bringing four years of regular security updates to the Galaxy A50.
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This article will show you all the major and minor software updates that the device receives. Scroll down to stay updated with the latest info.
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August 25:
July 2022 security patch – India
Galaxy A50 smartphone users in India have started getting a new firmware update, which brings the July 2022 security patch.
According to Samsung, the July 2022 patch brings fixes for 32 CVEs from Google for the One UI software system as part of offering better user experiences.
- Build Version – A505FDDU9CVG2
In order to check for the latest update manually, head to your device Settings tap on Software updates, and finally hit the Download and install button.
Previous updates
June 24:
June 2022 security patch – Verizon (US)
Verizon Samsung Galaxy A50 smartphone users are getting the June 2022 Android security patch update in the US. This update comes with enhancements for system security and stability.
At the same time, it fices over 60 privacy and security-related issues and exploits to improve the overall device’s performance. You can identify it through One UI build version A505USQSJDVE1.
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February 28:
February 2022 security patch – India
Samsung started releasing the February 2022 security patch update to the Galaxy A50 smartphone users in the Indian market.
- Firmware version – A505FDDU9CVB1
February 2022 security patch brings fixes to 2 critical, 29 high, and 15 moderate levels of issues for better system stability & reliability. Read more
December 29:
December 2021 security patch – US
Samsung is now expanding December 2021 security patch to Galaxy A50 models in the US. As per the info, Comcast and Sprint carrier-locked Galaxy A50 units getting this update through OTA.
- Firmware version – A505USQSHDUK1
The latest December 2021 security patch brings fixes for 5 critical, 22 high and 3 moderate CVEs from Google to Galaxy devices.
December 14:
December 2021 security patch released
Samsung has recently released the November 2021 security patch to the Galaxy A50 smartphone users in the US and India.
Now, the company has started to push the latest December 2021 security patch to the Galaxy A50 users in Taiwan, New Zealand, and the Philippines.
- Firmware version – A505GNDXS9CUK3
December 02:
November 2021 security patch rolling out in India
The Galaxy A52 smartphone users in India now getting the November 2021 security patch through a new firmware update. To be noted, the release can be identified via PDA build version – A505FDDS9CUK1. [Source]
November 25:
November 2021 security patch in several regions: Samsung started expanding the reach of November 2021 security patch to more Galaxy A50 smartphones in various regions. The minor update bears improvements for the system security as well as stability.
Build numbers:
- A505FDDS9CUK1: Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam
- A505FNXXS9CUK1: Europe
- A505GNDXS9CUK1: Fiji, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan
- A505GTUBS9CUK1: Brazil
- A505GUBS9CUK1: Latin America
- A505USQSGDUJ2: US
- A505WVLSHDUJ3: Canada
- A505YNDVS7CUK1: Australia
November 19:
November 2021 security patch: Samsung started releasing the November 2021 security patch update to the Galaxy A50 smartphone users in the US.
Currently, the Sprint carrier-locked units are receiving the latest security improvements through firmware build number – A505USQSGDUJ2.
Other than this, the latest Galaxy A50 release didn’t bring any new features or major system optimization.
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