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

October 2024 started with the SDC24 event, where Samsung shared important updates about its software and products. One of the big announcements was the upcoming One UI 7 Beta update for developers, which will be released at the end of this year. While this is a change from last year, some users get disappointed by the timeline. However, Samsung never forgets to release its monthly update on time.

On the 5th day of this month, Samsung began releasing the October 2024 security patch for Galaxy devices to enhance security and stability. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, launched in late September 2024, is the first smartphone to receive the October 2024 security update. Several more Galaxy devices will get this update in the coming days.

October 2024 security update fixes several vulnerabilities and boosts the overall security of the devices. Samsung will soon release the details and updated devices list on the scope page.

Below you can check a list of Galaxy devices that have received the October 2024 security update.

Samsung One UI October 2024 Updates List

22/10

• Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G receives October 2024 security update
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra grab October 2024 security update

21/10

• Samsung Galaxy S21 FE gets October 2024 security update in the US

19/10

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, Fold 4 grab October 2024 security update

18/10

• Unlocked Galaxy Z Flip 6, Fold 6 get October 2024 update in the US

17/10

• Samsung Galaxy S21 series starts getting October 2024 security update
• Samsung’s October 2024 update lands for Galaxy A14 5G
• US Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 models grab October 2024 security update

16/10

• Samsung Galaxy S23 FE receives October 2024 security update
• Samsung Galaxy M35 5G gets security boost with October 2024 update
• 10 Verizon Samsung flagships getting October 2024 security update [US]

14/10

• Samsung Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra get October 2024 security update
• Samsung Galaxy A54 5G gains October 2024 security update

11/10

• Samsung brings October 2024 security update to Galaxy A55 5G

10/10

• Samsung Galaxy A13 secures October 2024 update ahead of many flagships
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5 receiving October 2024 security update
• Samsung rolls out October 2024 update to Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6

09/10

• Samsung Galaxy S24 grabs ‘crucial’ October 2024 update in the US

05/10

• Samsung drops October 2024 security update, Galaxy S24 FE takes the lead.

*More devices will be added to this list as Samsung releases the update for them.

If you have a Samsung device from the list above and haven’t updated it yet, go ahead and do it now. If your device isn’t on the list, you can manually check for updates by going to Settings >> Software Update >> Download and Install. You can share software updates screenshots and details by tagging our social media accounts.