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Happy new year to Samsung Galaxy Note 10 as it grabs January 2023 security update
It’s new year time and Samsung is ready to greet the Galaxy Note 10 users with January 2023 security patch update as their New Year gift. While the Galaxy Note 10 users are the first to grab the latest security update, it should expand to more devices in the coming days.
For your information, the January 2023 security update is rolling out to Galaxy Note 10 devices in Switzerland. It brings minor improvements to system security and stability to maintain the users’ experience as well as fixes a lot of issues and vulnerabilities that harm the phone’s security and its user’s privacy.
With these improvements, the company wants to protect your device from unwanted issues and bugs, enhance the customer’s confidence in the security of Samsung devices and deliver uninterrupted functionality throughout One UI apps and services.
Moreover, Samsung is releasing January 2023 Android security patch update with One UI build version N970FXXS8HVL3 and N975FXXS8HVL3 for Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ respectively. As mentioned, it’s dispatching for customers living in Switzerland, however, the company should not take much time to spread it to more users all over the world.
In case you have not received the update notification, you can check the update manually through ‘Settings’ and by visiting the ‘Software update’ section and tapping the ‘Download and install’ option.
Samsung Galaxy S23 launch is near, would you upgrade?
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S23 series phones on February 1 at the Galaxy Unpacked Event. The devices will come with so many upgrades over the current Galaxy S22 models and that too around the same price range.
As of now there is no information on the matter but I am sure, as a part of pre-bookings, the company will be offering so many exciting rewards, cashback, and trade-in values for the customers. So would you upgrade to the new-gen Samsung flagship phone or continue using your current Galaxy Note 10?
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.