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Samsung Galaxy S20 picks up March 2023 One UI 5.1 patch
Samsung starts bringing March 2023 security patch to the Galaxy S20 series through a new update. At present, the rollout of this new firmware is happening in select European countries including Germany. If you are in Europe, you can download and install the OTA update on your S20, S20 Plus, or S20 Ultra 5G.
Consumers in the European markets can identify the March 2023 security patch via PDA build versions G980FXXSFHWB1, G985FXXSFHWB1, or G988BXXSFHWB1 for their Samsung Galaxy S20 4G, S20 Plus 4G, or S20 Ultra 5G.
Samsung has recently rolled out One UI 5.1 features to the Galaxy S20 series worldwide. The update also included the February 2023 Android 13 patches for security improvements. It makes the March patch a big deal for consumers as part of the performance increment.
Quick patch overview:
- Critical – 5
- High – 35
- Moderate – 0
- Already fixed – 4
- Not applicable – 5
In addition to Google patches, Samsung makes Galaxy SMR further crucial by adding important fixes for SVE items. This complete software package helps your device stay secure and safe against Android vulnerabilities and exposures.
How to download and install:
- Open Settings >> Software update >> Download and install >> Install now.
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Have you received One UI 5.1?
Last month, the South Korean tech giant started to release the One UI 5.1 update for the Galaxy S20 series. The rollout of that major firmware is still underway as there are a few markets that are still waiting for the feature-rich update. Have you received the One UI 5.1 update on your S20? Let us know via social media!
September 2024 is about to end and Samsung is now rolling out a new update for the Galaxy S23 series, which reportedly addresses the camera zoom issue of One UI 6.1.1. After the last major update, users faced camera issues with their smartphones.
Following the release of One UI 6.1.1, several Samsung Galaxy S23 users reported issues with the zoom feature of the camera. When trying to zoom in between 16x and 19.9x while using Intelligent Optimization at maximum, the quality of photos dropped significantly.
The camera zoom issue led to frustration among users and prompted Samsung to pause the rollout of the One UI 6.1.1 update until the issues could be fixed.
Now, the new September 2024 update for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series resolves this camera zoom issue. It is reportedly allowing users to enjoy better photo quality when using the zoom feature.
In addition to fixing the camera issues, this update also includes important security patches to help protect your device from potential threats. Also, it updates some stock apps to the latest available version.
Users of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra can identify the latest software update through One UI build version S91xNKSU4CXI1. The installation package size of this update is around 380MB.
The fresh update is currently rolling out for Samsung Galaxy S23 models in Korea and the company will expand it soon to more countries. It’s recommended to download and install this update to benefit from the improvements in camera functionality and to ensure your device is secure.
To check and install the update, open Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
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Samsung is rolling out the September 2024 security update for Galaxy A53 smartphone in Canada, and countries of Asia and Europe. This update is already out for users of this device in the US and the company is working to make it available to all models.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G smartphones are getting the August 2024 security update in Canada, Asia, and Europe with builds given below.
- A536WVLSBEXH2 – Canada
- A536EXXSBEXI1 – Asia and Europe
The installation package size of this update is around 300 MB. The latest update fixes several issues to enhance the overall security and performance of the device.
September 2024 security patch addresses 1 critical and 43 high levels of CVEs for the Android operating system. Also, Samsung offers 23 SVE items to improve user experience.
These vulnerabilities are mainly related to My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, Dex, and more. Beyond security enhancements, the update delivers performance improvements and stability-boosting fixes.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy A53 smartphone can easily check and install the September 2024 security update via a few easy steps. Just, navigate to Settings >> Open the Software Update section from the menu >> Click on the Download and Install option to initiate the update process >> If the update is available, proceed to install it.
Samsung is now rolling out a September 2024 security update for Snapdragon variants of the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone in India. The fresh update improves the system’s security and stability to provide a better Galaxy experience.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Snapdragon variants are getting the September 2024 update via One UI build version G990B2XXS8GXI1. The installation package size of this update is around 291MB.
The company is dispatching the latest software update with system security improvements to keep your files and data safe on your phone. Also, the update optimizes system stability to offer you uninterrupted and seamless functionality on your device.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Snapdragon Models September 2024 update – India #Samsung #GalaxyS21FE #OneUI pic.twitter.com/sHmnC793Hs
— Samsung Software Updates (@SamsungSWUpdate) September 30, 2024
The update fixes several Samsung and Google vulnerabilities to make the device’s performance smoother. Notably, it addresses 1 critical issue and 43 high-level CVEs for Google. Samsung also includes 23 SVEs to improve security in My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex.
To install the latest update, open the smartphone’s Settings, select ‘Software Update’, and then the ‘Download and install’ option. Following these steps will ensure that your Galaxy smartphone is up-to-date with the latest security protections.
Last month, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE running One UI 7 and Android 15 was spotted on the Geekbecnch Platform. It achieved a single-core score of 1508 and a multi-core score of 3261. These scores both the speed and efficiency of this device with the next software.
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