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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 for its Group Sharing app with version 13.6.52.7. This update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 18.54MB for One UI devices.
The Group Sharing app is popular among Samsung users as it makes it easy to share files, photos, and other media with groups. With this latest update, the app has become even better. The new version brings a few enhancements that should make using the app smoother and more efficient.
Moreover, the update improves the performance and stability by fixing some issues. It means that sharing files should be quicker and the app should run more smoothly.
If you’ve had problems with the app crashing or not working properly, this update should help solve those issues. Samsung makes the app more reliable so that you can depend on it for a smoother sharing experience.
Users can install the update through the Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, users can download the update directly through the third-party app link mentioned here.
Notably, the update is compatible with Galaxya devices running Android 14 or Android 13. If your Galaxy device is eligible, you can install the update to enjoy enhanced features.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 users are getting the September 2024 security update in Canada. The update installs the latest Android security patch to improve system security and stability. This update is already out for locked models in the US and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
The latest update improves performance by fixing a bunch of security issues. It fixes 1 critical and 43 high-level security issues. It’s worth noting that 1 CVE was fixed in earlier updates and 1 does not affect Galaxy devices.
Along with Google’s fixes, Samsung is adding 23 of its own security improvements to enhance the user experience. These vulnerabilities are related to My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 are getting the September 2024 security update in Canada with One UI build version F741WVLS1AXHC. They have to download a 426MB package to install the update. This update is based on Android 14 and One UI 6.1.1.
To check for software updates manually, head toward your phone’s Settings. At the bottom, you will get the Software update section, simply open it. Inside the submenu, you need to hit the Download and install button if your Galaxy fetches a new OTA.
Aside from this, Samsung has also started the One UI 6.1.1 rollout for older Galaxy devices. The Galaxy S24 series has started getting the major One UI 6.1 update with the September 2024 security patch. The company will start rolling out this major update to Galaxy S23, S23 FE, Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Z Fold 5 from next week.
September 2024 security update rolling out to Galaxy Z Flip 6
September 2024 is going on and Samsung is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy A23 4G smartphone, which installs the August 2024 Android security patch to improve system security. The update is rolling out for users in Brazil and the company will expand it soon.
The 5G variant of the Galaxy A23 smartphone already received this update in the US. Now, users of the Samsung Galaxy A23 4G are getting an August 2024 security update through One UI build version A235MUBS8EXH3 in Brazil.
August 2024 security update fixes over 45 security issues, including 1 critical and 34 high-level vulnerabilities from Google. Notably, 1 CVE was previously resolved in earlier updates, and 2 CVEs are not applicable to Galaxy devices.
Moreover, the update contains fixes for 14 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) specific to Samsung devices and apps. This includes improvements to system services, Knox services, Galaxy Watch, and other related components.
The update is rolling out gradually so it may take some hours or days to reach to reach all models. Samsung advises users to check and install the update to enjoy enhanced features.
To access the latest update on your smartphone, go to the Settings app, tap on Software Update, and then select Download and Install. This will initiate the update process, and once completed, you’ll enjoy a more personalized and efficient smartphone experience.