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Samsung rolling out January 2023 update for Galaxy S21 in Germany
[Germany] Jan. 05// Samsung expanding the January 2023 security patch to Galaxy S21 series devices in Germany. As spotted by SamSWUpdate, Galaxy S21 Ultra’s January patch is available in Germany, while the Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus may also be receiving the same OTA.
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Yesterday, the South Korean tech giant published the January 2023 security patch details, which include fixes for 52 CVEs and 20 SVEs including Knox and Secure Folder. In the coming days, the latest patch will go live for more Galaxy devices.
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[Initial] Jan. 03// Samsung starts rolling out the January 2023 security update for the Galaxy S21 series. The update rollout is initially happening in Switzerland, and more European countries will follow soon. Users can identify the latest update through build versions as follows:
- Galaxy S21: G991BXXS5DVL3
- S21 Plus: G996BXXS5DVL3
- S21 Ultra: G998BXXS5DVL3
To receive the latest firmware upgrade on your Samsung device, you don’t need to do anything manually. As soon as the server fetches this update for your device, it will notify you to permit installation. Still, you can check it manually through Settings >> Software updates >> Download and install.
Notably, the company just released the January 2023 security patch for the Galaxy Note 10 series devices in Switzerland. We expect, the Galaxy S22 and latest foldable devices would soon get access to the most up-to-date Android security patch.
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Samsung is likely to detail the January 2023 security patch within this week. However, we are sure that the latest update brings fixes for dozens of bugs and CVEs to ensure privacy and data. Meanwhile, it would be cherry on cake if it brings improvements to the Android 13 installation for better experiences.
No sign on One UI 5.1
Samsung already started testing One UI 5.1 update on the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy S22 series device in South Korea and India, respectively. So far, we have not heard anything about One UI 5.1 development for the Galaxy S21 series phones.
In early November, the South Korean tech giant released the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update for the Galaxy S21 series. It brought a number of new features and user interface improvements, however, we are eyeing the One UI 5.1 for even better user experiences.
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.