Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, Flip 3 grab August 2024 security update

Samsung has begun releasing the August 2024 security update for Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 smartphones. The update is rolling out for locked models in the US and the company will soon make it available for unlocked models of these devices.

August 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 can be identified through the One UI build version F721USQS6FXGJ and F711USQS8IXG6 respectively. The update is currently rolling out on the AT&T network carrier and will expand soon to more carriers.

The update is rolling out gradually so it may take some hours or days to reach to reach all models. Samsung advises users to check and install the update to enjoy enhanced features.

To access the latest update on your Galaxy smartphone, go to the Settings app, tap on Software Update, and then select Download and Install. This will initiate the update process, and once completed, you’ll enjoy a more personalized and efficient smartphone experience.

August 2024 Security Patch Details

According to the scope page, the August 2024 security patch fixes over 45 security issues, including 1 critical and 34 high-level vulnerabilities from Google. Notably, 1 CVE was previously resolved in earlier updates, and 2 CVEs are not applicable to Galaxy devices.

Moreover, the update contains fixes for 14 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) specific to Samsung devices and apps. This includes improvements to system services, Knox services, Galaxy Watch, and other related components.

Last month, Samsung introduced One UI 6.1.1 with Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 smartphones. The company is now working to start the One UI 6.1.1 update rollout for other Galaxy devices, mainly for some older Galaxy Z series.