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Improve your old Galaxy S10’s security with September 2022 patch
Way back in February 2019, Samsung launched the Galaxy S10 flagships on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Galaxy S-series. This range introduces various smartphones including the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and Galaxy S10 5G.
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Pre-equipped with Android 9-based One UI 1.1, the Galaxy S10 series is eligible for at least three years of Android OS upgrades, courtesy of the new Samsung update policy 2020. Major updates aside, the entire Galaxy S10 series is also eligible for four years of regular security updates.
Below you can check all the major and minor updates of the Samsung Galaxy S10 series.
September 20, 2022
Samsung Galaxy S10 users are grabbing a new update with September 2022 security patch, which improves system security and stability. The update is currently rolling out in European countries.
You can identify the latest update for Samsung Galaxy S10e, S10, and S10 Plus through the One UI build version G970FXXSGVI1, G973FXXSGVI1, and G975FXXSGVI1 respectively.
How to check for update?
- 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.
September 10, 2022
July 2022 security patch – Korea
Samsung pushed a new firmware update for the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus smartphone users in the South Korean market.
The update brings regular stabilization codes in order to enhance functional usability and stability. Notably, the overall update installation process takes just 70 seconds.
- Build number: HVG5
- Patch Level: 2022-07-01
- Size: 6.54 MB
- What’s new
- Stabilization code application
- A stabilization code related to disaster message reception has been applied.
June 4, 2022
May 2022 security patch – India
Samsung is sending the May 2022 Android security patch update for the Galaxy S10 series smartphones in India. This update installs better system security and stability.
At the smart time it fices dozens of CVEs from Google and Samsung to provide users with seamless performance. You can identify it through the following One UI build version –
- Galaxy S10: G970NKSU6HVE1
- Galaxy S10e: G973NKSU6HVE1
- Galaxy S10+: G975FXXUFHVE1
Samsung Galaxy S10 May 2022 update – India #Samsung #GalaxyS10 pic.twitter.com/U2fi8VZnCm
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) June 4, 2022
May 23, 2022
May 2022 security patch – Brazil
Samsung Galaxy S10 series smartphones are getting the May 2022 Android security patch update in Brazilian markets. It improves system security and stability alongside fixing various bugs and viruses.
Samsung Galaxy S10 May 2022 update – Brazil #Samsung #GalaxyS10 pic.twitter.com/jq0BBU0qls
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) May 23, 2022
May 16, 2022
May 2022 security patch – South Korea
Samsung is releasing the May 2022 Android security patch update for the Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, and S10 5G smartphone users in South Korea. The update comes with improved system security and stability and fixes for various bugs.
Additionally, it upgrades 13 stock apps in order to enhance the overall device performance. The updated versions are as follows:
- Galaxy S10: G970NKSU6HVE1
- Galaxy S10e: G973NKSU6HVE1
- Galaxy S10+: G975NKSU6HVE1
- Galaxy S10 5G: G977NKSU6HVE1
January 27, 2022
January 2022 patch with 8 app updates – UAE
Samsung has now expanded the January 2022 security patch to the Galaxy S10 series smartphone users in the United Arab Emirates.
Along with the latest security patches, the new Galaxy S10 OTA aims to update 8 stock applications for a better overall user experience.
These apps may be updated with January 2022 update on the Galaxy S10 series phone:
- AutoDoodle
- Samsung Notes
- SmartThings
- Samsung Members
- Calculator
- Smart Switch
- Voice Recorder
Samsung Galaxy S10 January 2022 security update – UAE #Samsung #GalaxyS10 pic.twitter.com/8pUe3ouGSd
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) January 27, 2022
Previous Galaxy S10 Series Update
Tip: You can check the latest security patch content on the official Samsung security update page and eligibility on the scope page.
January 24, 2022
Galaxy S10 Lite – January 2022 update
Samsung just released the January 2022 security patch to the Galaxy S10 Lite smartphone users through a new firmware update in Spain.
Identified via PDA build version – G770FXXS6FVA1, the new S10 Lite s/w update improves the applications as well as overall device stability. Read more here
January 17, 2022
January 2022 update – Germany [Initial]
Samsung just seeded yet another software update with January 2022 patch for the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ smartphone users.
The update rollout is initially happening in a few European countries, mainly in Germany with firmware build version ending GVA4. Read more
January 10, 2022
Android 12 One UI 4.0
Samsung started rolling out the stable One UI 4.0 update based on Android 12 to the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10 5G, and Galaxy S10 Lite in various regions. Read more here
December 11, 2021
November 2021 security patch by Verizon
Verizon started rolling out November 2021 security patch to the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ devices in the US through a new software update.
The firmware brings fixes for several bugs and CVEs/SVEs from Google and Samsung, plus includes additional enhancements from the network carrier.
- Software versions:
- Galaxy S10e – G970USQU6GUJ3
- Galaxy S10 – G973USQU6GUJ3
- Galaxy S10 Plus – G975USQU6GUJ3
- Changelog:
- The current software update provides performance improvements and the most up-to-date November Android security patches on your device.
December 07, 2021
December 2021 security patch
Samsung pushed a new firmware update to the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ devices in Switzerland, which brings the latest December 2021 security patch.
The latest software update brings fixes for several CVEs and SVEs from Google and Samsung for the eligible Galaxy devices, providing a better user experience.
- Firmware versions:
- Galaxy S10e – G970FXXSEFUL1
- Galaxy S10 – G973FXXSEFUL1
- Galaxy S10 Plus – G975FXXSEFUL1
The update is rolling out in a staged manner, therefore, you might have to wait a bit longer to receive this software. However, the company will also start bringing the same treatment to S10 series phones in more regions.
December 06, 2021
November 2021 security patch @ T-Mobile
The Galaxy S10 series devices are now grabbing a new firmware update based on One UI 3.1 on top of Android 11 OS. In the US, T-Mobile released the November 2021 security patch to the locked units for better system stability.
- Firmware versions:
- Galaxy S10e – G970USQU6GUJ3
- Galaxy S10 – G973USQU6GUJ3
- Galaxy S10 Plus – G975USQU6GUJ3
The update is rolling out in a staged manner, therefore, you might have to wait a bit longer to receive this software. However, other US carriers will also start sending the same treatment to their locked S10 series phones.
October 25: October 2021 Security Patch Panama
The Galaxy S10 series smartphone users are now getting the October 2021 security patch update in Panama. [Source]
October 22: October 2021 Security Patch India
The Galaxy S10 series devices now receiving the October 2021 security update in India. However, the firmware versions of these releases are the same as the European variants. [Source]
October 19: October 2021 Security Patch
Samsung has begun releasing the latest software update to the Galaxy S10 series smartphone users. As expected, the update installs October 2021 Android and One UI patches for better system stability and security. Currently, the update is rolling out in several European countries. [Source]
- Software versions:
- Galaxy S10e – G970FXXSDFUI5
- Galaxy S10 – G973FXXSDFUI5
- Galaxy S10 Plus – G975FXXSDFUI5
- Galaxy S10 5G – G977BXXSAFUI5
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.