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Samsung unveils big camera and gallery update for Galaxy S23 with major improvements
Samsung has started pushing a big camera update for the Galaxy S23 smartphones a day before the end of March, as promised. The latest firmware for the newly launched flagship comes with several new features and improvements for camera and gallery apps.
Through this rollout, the company mainly enhances camera functions, image quality, and gallery usability. The big update of Samsung Galaxy S23 takes your phone’s camera to a next level and provides a smoother experience.
WHAT’S NEW
The refreshed version of the Galaxy S23 adds a function to Gallery that lets you quickly delete photos that are processed by the camera right after they’ve been taken. In addition, for faster photo capturing, the AF concept has been changed so that when the user presses the shooting button, the user can take a photo even when the focus is not fully set.
If you shoot after setting the focus, you can change the settings through the latest Camera assistant to shoot better. For this, you have to open the Camera Assistant module of the Good Lock app and then enable the option to prioritize focus over motion.
Going forward, the Korean tech giant has made the camera app’s video mode better. You may now notice improved sharpness/flicker when shooting ultrawide in low light indoors after setting Super Steady On.
Not only this, but Samsung also fixes the appearance of the green line that emerges on the left-center when the rear camera is shooting in photo mode. The company has also improved image stabilization when shooting with FHD60 after turning off Auto FPS in the rear video.
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When shooting high pixels in low-mid light, the latest update improved line-shaped banding noise in the sky in mid-low light. Overall sharpness has been optimized during high-pixel shooting, and intermittent blurring has been improved through OIS stabilization
Furthermore, the version fixes the malfunction when shooting after a Scene Optimizer is off in low light. For that, you just need to open Camera Assistant >> Shooting Speed >> High Resolution >> Speed Priority >> Camera > Night Off or Scene Optimizer Off
It mends an issue where facial recognition could not be performed intermittently after ending a third-party video call. Moreover, the stability of camera movements that through other routes has been enhanced.
The latest firmware is rolling out gradually so it may take hours/days to reach your Galaxy S23 device. You can check the update via the Settings app, then tap on Software updates, and press the Download and install option.
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.