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Verizon released December 2022 patch for Samsung Galaxy S21, Note 20, Flip 4/3, Fold 4/3/2 [U]
Samsung already rolled out the December 2022 security update for a lot of Galaxy devices. Now, the Verizon-branded Galaxy S21 and Note 20 series getting the December 2022 Android update along with the S21 FE, Z Flip 3, Z Fold 3, and Z Fold 2 in the US.
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Verizon started rolling out the December 2022 security update to the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, S21 Ultra, S21 FE, S21 FE (2022), Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, Z Flip 3, Z Fold 3, and Z Fold 2 devices. The new firmware update only improves the device security and stability for a better user experience.
- Update: Verizon pushed December 2022 security update for Galaxy Z Fold 4 (F936USQU1BVL7) and Galaxy Flip 4 (F721USQU1BVL9) on December 28, and expanded on January 10.
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The new firmware update embedding December 2022 patch may have reached your Galaxy device in the US. Before you download, make sure your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network or strong network connection as well as battery is fully charged.
According to the Verizon support page, current software update provides the most up-to-date Android security patches on your device. Notably, all (below-listed) Galaxy devices have already received the major Android 13-based One UI 5.0 firmware.
For international Galaxies, Samsung’s December update comes with fixes for five critical CVEs, sixty high levels of CVEs, and two moderate. However, your network carrier may have included some additional bugs and issues before pushing it to your Samsung device.
Firmware versions:
- Galaxy S21: TP1A.220624.014.G991USQS5DVL3
- Galaxy S21+: TP1A.220624.014.G996USQS5DVL3
- Galaxy S21 Ultra: TP1A.220624.014.G998USQS5DVL3
- Galaxy S21 FE: TP1A.220624.014.G990USQS4DVL1
- Galaxy S21 FE (2022): TP1A.220624.014.G990U2SQS2DVL1
- Galaxy Note 20: TP1A.220624.014.N981USQS3GVKA
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: TP1A.220624.014.N986USQS3GVKA
- Galaxy Fold 2: TP1A.220624.014.F916USQS2IVK7
- Galaxy Fold 3: TP1A.220624.014.F926USQS2EVK7
- Galaxy Flip 3: TP1A.220624.014.F711USQS3EVK7
How to update
Samsung consumers 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.