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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE August 2022 security update rolling out in India
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE August 2022 security patch is expanding with a new software update in India. The update has been already released for some European users earlier this month.
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While this is just a security patch that hardly brings any noticeable changes, the company is testing a major update for the Galaxy S20 FE. However, at this time, it can’t be cleared if it is One UI 4.1.1 or One UI 5.0.
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Samsung officially started the One UI 5.0 beta program for Galaxy S22 series earlier this month which introduces plenty of new features. One UI 4.1.1, on the other hand, has been introduced with Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 phones, which also come with some amazing changes.
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Anyway, the major update is a topic for another post, currently, Samsung is releasing the Galaxy S20 FE August 2022 update in India. This update primarily improves the security and stability of the devices.
The improved security will protect your phone’s system from bugs and viruses and keep your files safe and secure on your device. Whereas the stability enhancement will ensure that you won’t face problems like app crashing or system lagging.
Other than these, Samsing also fixes a bunch of vulnerabilities and exploits with the August 2022 patch. These include 1 critical CVE. Simultaneously, it also fixes 23 high levels of CVEs.
According to the official info, these issues exposures are related to MAC address leak issues, improper access control security buds, Samsung Dialer, Samsung Dex, Samsung Knox, and many more.
Software version:
You can identify the latest Galaxy S20 FE update through the One UI build version G780FXXU9DVG5. As mentioned, it is released for the LTE models, however, the 5G will also get it soon in India.
How to download manually:
- Go to Settings of your phone.
- Enter the Software update section.
- Tap on Download and install option.
- Wait for a while for the device to check the available update.
- Click the Download button.
- Once downloaded, Install the update and fetch the latest update to your phone
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.
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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.