Updates
Carrier-locked Samsung Galaxy S21 grabs November 2022 security update in the US [U: T-Mobile/Sprint, Verizon]
Samsung Galaxy S21 November 2022 Android security patch update is rolling out for Verizon-locked customers in the US. The latest update comes with dozens of privacy and security-related issues and vulnerabilities to deliver users a seamless performance.
Software versions:
- Galaxy S21:G991USQS5DVK7
- Galaxy S21+: G996USQS5DVK7
- Galaxy S21 Ultra: G998USQS5DVK7
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To download it, navigate to Software update >> Download and install sections through System Settings.
December 5 – T-Mobile/Sprint …
Samsung is expanding the Galaxy S21 November 2022 security update for the carrier-locked customers of T-Mobile and Sprint’s network in the US. This update improves system security and stability as well as addresses dozens of vulnerabilities and exposures.
Software versions:
- Galaxy S21: G991USQS5DVK7
- Galaxy S21+: G996USQS5DVK7
- Galaxy S21 Ultra: G998USQS5DVK7
December 3 – Xfinity Mobile …
Carrier-locked models of Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra have started grabbing the November 2022 Android security patch update in the US. The latest update comes with improvements in system performance and various bug fixes.
As per the official support page, the Korean company has addressed 3 Critical Google vulnerabilities which were highly affecting the Galaxy phone’s security and privacy with the November 2022 patch.
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Additionally, it fixes 32 high, and 1 moderate level of CVEs as well as 26 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items. Aside from these, the update optimizes the system security to keep safe your files and data on the device.
Whereas, the enhanced stability ensures that you won’t face any irritating issues like app crashing, system lagging, screen flickering, and more.
It’s worth mentioning that this update is currently live for Xfinity Mobile’s network customers. However, other carrier-locked models will also grab it very soon. Samsung is rolling out the November 2022 security update for Galaxy S21 series phones with the following build version in the US:
- Galaxy S21: G991USQS5DVK7
- Galaxy S21+: G996USQS5DVK7
- Galaxy S21 Ultra: G998USQS5DVK7
If you are using Xfinity Mobile’s Galaxy S21 in the US, you can now navigate to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install to get access to the fresh software update on your phone.
One UI 5.0:
Carrier-unlocked models of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series have already got access to the stable Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update in the US. This update brings plenty of new features, improvements, and customization options alongside various user interface changes.
It’s expected that the carrier-locked models of the devices will also get it very soon. Till then, you can check the official One UI 5.0 update changelog here.