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Galaxy S20 at T-Mobile getting August 2022 security patch in the US
On February 11, 2020, Samsung launched its new Galaxy S flagship series, consisting of three handsets – Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20. These devices came with Android 10-based One UI 2.1 out of the box and become the first to get the Android 11 Beta and Stable update last year.
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Last month, Samsung upgraded the Galaxy S20 series devices to the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 operating system. Apart from big software updates, these devices are also eligible for new security patch updates on a monthly basis until 2024, thanks to the new Samsung update policy.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Latest Update
[September 14, 2022]
T-Mobile locked Galaxy S20 series smartphones are receiving the August 2022 security patch update in the US. It can be identified via PDA version numbers G981USQU3FVH1, G986USQU3FVH1 and G988USQU3FVH1 for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus and Galaxy S20 Ultra, respectively.
[September 03, 2022]
Samsung is releasing the second August 2022 security update for Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra in Germany. The update brings system stability and security improvements to enhance user experience.
In addition to this, this update also upgrades some stock apps including Samsung Notes, Internet, Health, SmartThings, Members, Wallet, Smart Switch, Calculator, and Voice recorder.
Updated Versions
- G980FXXUEFVH3 – Galaxy S20
- G985FXXUEFVH3 – Galaxy S20+
- G988FXXUEFVH3 – Galaxy S20 Ultra
Installation Package Size:
- 200MB approx.
Samsung Galaxy S20 2nd Aug 2022 update – Europe #Samsung #GalaxyS20 pic.twitter.com/A4KbiExiIm
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) September 3, 2022
July 19, 2022
Samsung is expanding the July 2022 Android security patch update in India. The update comes with improvements for system security and stability while fixing the common issues that affect users’ experience.
The update holds the One UI build version G980BXXSEFVF4, G985BXXSEFVF4, and G988BXXSEFVF4 for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra respectively.
Samsung Galaxy S20 July 2022 update – India #Samsung #GalaxyS20 pic.twitter.com/NB7cebLMaO
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) July 19, 2022
June 30, 2022
The carrier-unlocked models of the Samsung Galaxy S20 trio is getting the June 2022 Android security patch update in the US.
The update comes with 60 privacy and security-realted issues and exploits to improve the overall device’s performance and maintain users’ experience.
You can identify it through One UI build version G980U1UES2FVE5, G985U1UES2FVE5, and G988U1UES2FVE5 for S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra in the US.
If you want to manually check for the latest update, head to your device Settings, tap on Software updates, and finally hit the Download and install button.
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June 29, 2022
The Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone users are now receiving the June 2022 Android security patch update in the Indian market.
The update installs June 2022 patch with fixes for over 60 bugs and issues in order to provide you with a better overall user experience and stable software system.
June 27, 2022
Samsung Galaxy S20 carrier-locked models are getting June 2022 security update in the US. It improves system security by installing the latest patch.
The latest update fixes a bunch of privacy and security-related issues and exploits in order to enhance the overall device’s performance.
Updated Software Version
- Galaxy S20 – G980USQU2FV1
- Galaxy S20+ – G985USQU2FV1
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988USQU2FV1
June 21, 2022
Samsung is releasing the June 2022 Android security patch update for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone users in India.
This update installs improvements for system security and stability alongside boosting the overall device’s performance to provide users with seamless performance.
Software versions:
- Galaxy S20 – G980FXXSEFVE6
- Galaxy S20+ – G985BXXUEFVDB
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988BXXUEFVDB
May 26, 2022
Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra smartphone owners are getting the May 2022 Android security patch update in UAE. This update upgrades 9 stock apps to boost the phone’s performance in every aspect.
Additionally, the update also aims at improving the security and stability of the system to main the users’ experience.
Software versions:
- Galaxy S20 – G981BXXUEFVDB
- Galaxy S20+ – G986BXXUEFVDB
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988BXXUEFVDB
Samsung Galaxy S20 May 2022 update – UAE #Samsung #GalaxyS20 pic.twitter.com/PWxOoanHA0
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) May 26, 2022
May 04, 2022
May 2022 security patch – Europe
Samsung May 2022 Android security patch update is rolling out to the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra smartphone users in Germany. It comes with 7 Critical, 23 High, and 3 Moderate levels of CVEs to boost the overall device functionality.
Update versions:
- Galaxy S20 – G981BXXUEFVDB
- Galaxy S20+ – G986BXXUEFVDB
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988BXXUEFVDB
May 02, 2022
April 2022 security patch – Brazil, Europe, and India
Samsung Galaxy S20 April 2022 security update is rolling out in Brazil and Europe. This update comes with better system security and stability alongside bringing fixes for 88 privacy-related vulnerabilities to enhance the overall device performance. Read the full story here.
Along with this, the company is also releasing April 2022 security update for Galaxy S20 LTE in India. It carries the One UI build version G985FXXSDFVC9. Read more here.
March 06, 2022
February 2022 security patch – US [Carrier Locked]
Samsung is now expanding its February 2022 security patch to the carrier-locked Galaxy S20 series smartphone in the US.
Identified via PDA release number EVB3, the update enhances overall system security and stability. It might also bring new updates to stock applications.
The update is rolling out by various carriers including AT&T, Bluegrass Cellular, Cellular South, Comcast, Sprint, Verizon, and Xfinity Mobile.
February 21, 2022
February 2022 security patch – US
Samsung is now expanding its February 2022 security patch update to more Galaxy S20 series smartphone users in the US.
In the latest development, the company has started to rollout the February 2022 security patches to the T-Mobile and Sprint carrier-branded Galaxy S20 units in the US.
- Galaxy S20 – G981USQS2EVB3
- Galaxy S20+ – G986USQS2EVB3
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988USQS2EVB3
January 30, 2022
February 2022 security patch – India
Samsung started rolling out the February 2022 security patch to the Galaxy S20 series smartphone models in the Indian market.
A Galaxy S20+ owner confirmed the arrival of the February 2022 security patch by sharing the screenshot after installing the latest OTA.
- Galaxy S20
- G980FXXUDEVA9
- Galaxy S20+
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- G985FXXUDEVA9
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- Galaxy S20 Ultra
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- G988BXXUDEVA9
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Samsung Galaxy S20 February 2022 update – India #Samsung #GalaxyS20 pic.twitter.com/y2PV7MhwUT
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) January 31, 2022
November 08
November 2021 Security Patch – India
The Galaxy S20 series smartphones now receiving the November 2021 security patch in India through new firmware updates. This update brings fixes for a lot of CVEs and SVEs from Google and Samsung.
Software Versions
- Galaxy S20 – G980FXXSCDUJ5
- Galaxy S20 Plus – G985FXXSCDUJ5
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988BXXSCDUJ5
October 31
November 2021 Security Patch – GermanySamsung is already rolling out the November 2021 security patch update for the last year’s Galaxy S20 flagship lineup in Europe (Germany). Read more here
October 14
October 2021 Security PatchThe Galaxy S20 series devices had already received the October 2021 security patch update in South Korea and Europe.
Now, the company is releasing the latest security improvements to the devices without carrier bounding in the US [Source].
The update can be identified via PDA version numbers:
- Galaxy S20 – G981U1UES2DUI5
- Galaxy S20+ – G986U1UES2DUI5
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988U1UES2DUI5
Tip
You can check the latest security patch content on the official Samsung security update page and eligibility on the scope page.
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.