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Samsung pushed October 2022 security update for Galaxy A52s in India and Germany
Samsung’s October 2022 security update has reached various Galaxy devices, and it’s now released for the Galaxy A52s. The update rollout is initially happening for the Galaxy A52s owners in Germany, and the company will expand its availability to more markets gradually.
The Galaxy A52s users are recommended to download and install the October 2022 security update as soon as it arrives on their smartphone. The latest security patches are crucial for Android and Galaxy devices as the package brings fixes for various critical and high levels of CVEs.
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For the Android operating system, the October 2022 update includes patches for different kinds of vulnerabilities and exposures – 1 critical, 29 high, and 2 moderate levels. Meanwhile, some of the CVE items are not applicable on Galaxy devices and Samsung fixed some of them in previous updates.
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Aside from fixes to Android OS, the South Korean tech giant discovered and provided additional threat fixes, called SVE (Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures) items in order to give an additional safeguard to the Galaxy devices. Some of the main SVE items are listed below:
- SVE-2022-1782z): Improper access control vulnerability in imsservice application
- SVE-2022-1655: Improper access control vulnerability in FACM application
- SVE-2022-1406: Improper access control in knox_vpn_policy and mum_container_policy services
- SVE-2022-1253: Use after free vulnerability in set_nft_pid and signal_handler function of NFC driver
- SVE-2022-1212: Leak of MAC address of connected Bluetooth device in MouseNKeyHidDevice
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— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) October 11, 2022
Google brings fixes for critical bugs and viruses with the October 2022 security patch, while Samsung makes it even more impactful before it arrives on Galaxy devices. The update’s changelog mentions security improvements and functional enhancements, while no optimization or new feature is noted.
If you have the Galaxy A52s in Germany, right now, you can get access to the October 2022 update and install it. To do so, open your phone’s system Settings, scroll down and tap Software update, once done, you will see an option entitled Download and install, hit the button and it’s done!
Galaxy A52s October 2022 security update rollouts:
October 12: The Galaxy A52s users in India confirmed that Samsung pushed the new October 2022 security patch via a new firmware update. The version number of this OTA is CVI6, and the changelog contains regular security enhancements and some unknown bug fixes.
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— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) October 12, 2022
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.
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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.
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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.