Galaxy S21 series starts getting September 2024 security update

Samsung recently rolled out the latest security patch to Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy A55, and Galaxy A14 smartphones. Now, the company is making the September 2024 security update available for the Samsung Galaxy S21 series.

September 2024 security update arrives on Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones with One UI builds G991BXXSCGXH7, G996BXXSCGXH7 and G998BXXSCGXH7 respectively.

The fresh security update is currently live in European countries including Switzerland and the company will soon expand it. It is an initial rollout so it may take some hours or days to reach all eligible models. The installation package size of this update is around 270MB.

The company is dispatching the latest software update with system security improvements to keep your files and data safe on your phone. It also optimizes system stability to offer you uninterrupted and seamless functionality on your device.

It is worth mentioning that September 2024 security patch fixes over 55 issues including CVEs and SVEs from Google and Samsung. These fixes improve various features on your phone, such as My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, Dex, and more.

You can check the update by navigating to the device’s Settings, then a Software update, and Download and Install. If you have received the update, install it now to get enhanced features.