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Samsung Galaxy A72 starts getting August 2024 security update
Samsung is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy A72 smartphone, which installs the latest Android security patch released in August 2024 to improve system security. The update is rolling out for users in some Asian countries and the company will expand it soon.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy A72 smartphone can verify the August 2024 security update through One UI build version A725FXXU9FXH1. It weighs around 300MB software package.
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 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.
Ahead of installing the update, here’s what’s new it brings. As per the official details, it 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.
Samsung will showcase next-gen battery innovations at IAA Transportation 2024. All solid-state battery tech is also on Samsung’s agenda for the event, which is taking place from September 17 to September 22 in Germany.
BusinessKorea reports that Samsung will debut a lineup of next-generation EV battery solutions tomorrow. The upcoming products could be ranging from the newest LFP+ battery, all-solid-state battery, and 46-phi cylindrical battery.
At IAA 2024, Samsung will also present All Solid Battery and 46-phi cylindrical batteries. The All Solid Battery aims to provide the industry’s highest energy density. Samsung plans to mass produce All Solid Battery in 2027.
“Samsung SDI has always been striving to lead the electric vehicle market based on differentiated technological prowess,” said Yoon-ho Choi, President and CEO of Samsung SDI. “The company will continue working closely with major customers around the world to provide top-quality and safety-ensured battery products.”
The Korean tech giant also aiming to launch 46-phi cylindrical batteries early next year.
LFP+ Battery:
Samsung SDI is set to launch its LFP+ battery product optimized for EVs. It features a 10% higher energy density than the previous LFP battery. The battery can charge up to 80% percent in 20 minutes as applied with the latest charging tech.
LFP+ battery is in Samsung’s focus, boasting its proprietary No Thermal Propagation to further enhance safety. The advanced battery solution for electric vehicles is currently discussing mass-production plans with multiple customers.
Samsung is enhancing the Always On Display (AOD) app functions with the release of a new update with version 8.8.02.18. It improves user experience across Galaxy devices by enhanced features and bug fixes.
The Always On Display feature is popular among Samsung users because it lets you see important information like the time, notifications, and battery status without having to wake up your phone. Now, Samsung is making the app run smoother and more reliably with the new update.
The update fixes bugs that caused problems before and affected app performance. In addition, the update also enhances some features to make it even easier to customize how your information is shown.
To take advantage of these improvements, be sure to update the Samsung Always On Display to version 8.8.02.18 through the Galaxy Store. You just need to visit the Galaxy Store app >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can sideload it through the third-party app link mentioned here.
The installation package size of the latest Samsung AOD update is around 30MB. Make sure to install the latest version to enjoy new features with smoother performance.
One UI 6 Watch Beta (ZXH4) rolling out to Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 5 with Global AOD
Several Samsung Galaxy S23 users are having issues with the zoom function of the camera after the One UI 6.1.1 update. Specifically, when trying to zoom in between 16x and 19.9x with Intelligent Optimization set to maximum, the photo quality has dropped significantly.
The camera’s zoom issue seems to affect several Galaxy S23 series users, which has led to a lot of complaints on social media and community forums. Users have reported that the camera is not capturing clear images at these (between 16x and 19.9x) zoom levels.
In response to these concerns, Samsung has acknowledged the Galaxy S23 series’s camera issue after the One UI 6.1.1 update through its community. A community moderator has confirmed that the team was able to replicate the issue and expressed apologies for the inconvenience caused to users
Moreover, he has also assured users that Samsung is actively working on a fix and will provide updates as soon as a solution is ready. He also mentions notifying separately about the fix when it will be available.
While waiting for the fix, users may want to adjust their camera settings or avoid zooming in that specific range. For further updates, stay tuned with us as Samsung is working on the fix and will release it anytime.
