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4+ Years On: Verizon still updates Samsung Galaxy S20, Note 20
Verizon kicked off the latest software updates for the Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series. Samsung’s popular flagship phones still receiving firmware support itself solidifies the company’s commitment to consumer security.
Eligible devices for October updates by Verizon include Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, Note 20, and Note 20 Ultra. The rollout of software has already started and your phone should have received the OTA, with installation due for your approval.
Software Versions:
Galaxy S20 Series:
- G981VSQSBHXJ3 – S20 5G UW
- G986USQSBHXJ3 – S20 Plus
- G988USQSBHXJ3 – S20 Ultra
Galaxy Note 20 Series:
- N981USQSAHXJ1 – Note 20 5G
- N986USQSAHXJ1 – Note 20 Ultra
The above-listed models are eligible for the October 2024 security patch. As confirmed by the smartphone manufacturer, this patch fixes more than 40 security vulnerabilities discovered in the previous software.
How to update: Settings > Software update > Download and install.
Samsung launched the Galaxy S20 series in early 2020. The Galaxy Note 20 series was announced in the third quarter of the same year. Both flagship lineups have completed their software lifespan of four years.
Verizon isn’t going beyond but protecting consumer security and privacy with the latest software release. The carrier is pushing Samsung’s ambitions to keep Galaxies secured against threats and vulnerabilities in Android operating system.
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Samsung Galaxy A52 users are receiving a new update with an October 2024 security patch to make the device more secure, reliable, and stable. The update is rolling out for A52 users in Asian and European countries.
The latest update of the Samsung Galaxy A52 improves system security and stability to enhance the overall performance of the app. It also fixes a bundle of issues that users encountered in the previous version.
October 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy A52 smartphone arrives with One UI build version A525FXXS9FXJ1. Users will have to download a 220MB package to install the update.
This update is currently live in several countries including Australia, Caucasus, Germany, Malaysia, Russia, Thailand, The Philippines, Ukraine, and Vietnam. The company will expand this update to more countries soon. It is an initial rollout so it may take hours or days to reach all models.
October 2024 security patch fixes over 40 issues, including 2 critical and 28 high-level CVEs for Google. In addition, Samsung patches include 12 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items. It fixes issues related to system service, Knox services, and more.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy A52 smartphone can easily check and install the update via a few easy steps. 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 Galaxy A52 4G and Galaxy A52 5G smartphones are currently getting quarterly updates. This month, the Galaxy A52s phone also shifted to the three-month update plan. These devices are not eligible for the next Android OS update, however, they are currently running Android 14-based One UI 6.1.
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Samsung has rolled out a new update with the October 2024 security update for the Galaxy A53 smartphone. The update is currently available for users in Europe and the company will soon make it available in more regions.
October 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy A53 smartphone arrives with One UI build A536BXXSCEXIA. The installation package size of this update is around 266MB. It is based on Android 14 and One UI 6.1.
This Galaxy A series smartphone is eligible for the next One UI update, One UI 7. Back in August 2024, the Galaxy A53 smartphone appeared on Geekbench with One UI 7 and Android 15. It showed amazing performance, scoring 826 in single-core and 1621 in multi-core.
The fresh update brings security improvement, stability optimization, bug fixes, and functional enhancements to provide a better Galaxy experience. However, it does not bring any new features or changes.
Notably, the October 2024 security patch fixes over 40 issues, including 2 critical and 28 high-level CVEs for Google. In addition, Samsung patches include 12 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items. It fixes issues related to system service, Knox services, and more.
Users of Samsung Galaxy A53 5G smartphone can easily check and install the update via a few easy steps:
- Navigate to Settings.
- Select Software Updates from the menu.
- Tap on the Download and Install option to initiate the update process.
- If the update is available, proceed to install it.
Samsung rolled out the October 2024 security update for the locked Galaxy S21 series in the US and the company is now making this update available for unlocked models. The update improves system security and stability to provide a better Galaxy experience.
The fresh update improves the security and stability to provide a better experience. Notably, the latest patch contains the Security Maintenance Release (SMR), combining patches from Google and Samsung.
Google addresses 2 critical, 28 high-level vulnerabilities in Android, although 1 is irrelevant to Galaxy devices. In addition, Samsung has fixed 12 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) to strengthen device security further. These vulnerabilities mainly impact components such as system service, Knox services, and more.
Users of the unlocked models of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series are getting the October 2024 security update with One UI build versions given below.
- G991U1UESDGXJ1 – Galaxy S21
- G996U1UESDGXJ1 – Galaxy S21 Plus
- G998U1UESDGXJ1 – Galaxy S21 Ultra
To check the update, you just need to navigate 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.
The update is based on One UI 6.1 and Android 14, and the S21 models are also eligible for the One UI 7 update. The Galaxy S21 Plus has already been tested with One UI 7 and Android 14 on Geekbench Platform with a single-core score of 1427 and a multi-core score of 2528.
Samsung Galaxy S21 series starts getting October 2024 security update