Updates
Official: Samsung reveals everything about Galaxy S23’s June 2023 Camera/Gallery update
Over the past two weeks, Samsung released the June 2023 Super update to the Galaxy S23 series. As the rollout has begun in its home ground today, Samsung revealed everything about the June 2023 camera and gallery focussed update for the Galaxy S23 series.
Like photo mode, improved 2x sharpness for portrait mode, added a zoom icon, and added the ability to delete video clips from gallery motion photos at once. The update also adds Wide Distortion Correction to Photo Remaster and Adaptive Pixel Off to Camera Assistant.
Moreover, the company has optimized the camera quality and performance of the application processor to improve sensor characteristics and image quality. Besides, the OTA installs a new zoom icon for 2x shooting in portrait mode and improved sharpness for 3x shooting in low light.
New features for Galaxy flagships
Machine translated
1. A function has been added so that motion photo clips can be deleted from the gallery at once.
- Gallery > Magnifier on the top right > Select Motion Photo from Photo Type > Select Photo > More menu > Delete Video Clip
- Supported models: S22/S21/S20/N20 series , Z Fold4/Fold3/Fold2, Z Flip4/Flip3/Flip5G/Flip
- Status – SW update scheduled
2. In Photo Remaster, a function has been added to correct the distortion of a person at the edge of an image taken with a wide lens.
- Supported models: S22/S21/S20/N20 series , Z Fold4/Fold3/Fold2, Z Flip4/Flip3/Flip5G/Flip
- Status – SW update scheduled
3. Added a function to correct the distortion of a person at the edge of the screen when shooting with a zoom 1x to 1.5x with a wide lens in photo mode. Supported models were selected in consideration of AP performance for portrait segmentation, correction position calculation, and warping processing .
- Supported models: S23 series
- Other models are supported through photo remastering and Enhance-X.
4. Added a function only on Galaxy S23 series to turn off Adaptive Pixel, which automatically changes optimal pixels according to the characteristics of the landscape and the brightness environment when taking high-pixel shots in Camera Assistant.
5. The HDR compositing error that occurred intermittently when shooting in backlight conditions after selecting speed priority in Camera Assistant has been improved .
- Camera Assistant > Capture Speed > Select Speed Priority
6. Improved near sharpness when recording 0.6x Super Steady on the S23 Ultra.
7. Optimized the picture mode preview to move smoothly when moving the device left and right in low light.
8. Improved color and sky expression in high-pixel shooting in Photo mode.
9. Optimized to minimize color shift when switching lenses from Wide to Tele on certain solid color backgrounds.
Updates
November 2024 security update now live for Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5
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
Updates
Samsung releases November 2024 security update for Galaxy Watch 7
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
Updates
Verizon Galaxy A53, A23 grabbing November 2024 security update [US]
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.