[Update: Note 10 Lite too] Samsung Galaxy Note 10 now receiving April 2021 security update
[April 05, 2021: Galaxy Note 10 Lite]
After the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+, Samsung started sending the April 2021 security update to the Galaxy Note 10 Lite smartphones. Identified via release number N770FXXU7EUC6, this update is initially rolling out in France and will soon be available widely.
[March 29, 2021: Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+]
Just recently, the Samsung Galaxy S21 series became the first to get the latest security improvements and now the older flagships are also begun joining the party with the April 2021 security update.
According to the latest information, the Galaxy Note 10 series is the latest to get a taste of the April 2021 security patch. As always, it’s an initial rollout so it will take some time to reach every Note 10 unit in several regions globally.
For now, the Note 10 lineup owners in Germany can identify this software update via release numbers: N970FXXU6FUCD and N975FXXU6FUCD for the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ respectively.
Other than the new security improvements, this firmware doesn’t bring any additional features or system optimizations to the Galaxy Note 10 smartphones.
Aside from this, the Korean phone manufacturer has not yet published the April 2021’s security bulletin. We can expect it to be released next week or earlier.
How to check for updates manually?
- Open device Settings
- Tap on Software updates, which is located at bottom
- Hit the Download and install button.
Is Samsung wants to collapse Google with software updates?
For the previous six months, Samsung is continuously releasing new security updates ahead of the stock Android. It shows how the company is growing its software development terms and working to lessen its dependency on Google’s testing terms for Android OS.
Google Pixel phones received the fourth Beta update of Android 15 in July 2024. The new OS remained limited to the Pixel devices till I/O 2024. Samsung will likely open its Android 15 Beta Program — One UI 7 — for Galaxy devices this month.
Following the I/O 2024 event, many Android vendors such as Xiaomi, OPPO, and OnePlus have commenced Public Beta for their flagships, which Samsung is not subjected to follow. Meanwhile, the company is swiftly working to kick off the One UI Beta program soon.
One UI 6.1.1 is the latest Galaxy skin based on Android 14. The Android 15-based One UI 7 will arrive on many Samsung devices later this year. While we are in August 2024, we already know Galaxy devices are eligible for Android 15.
Android 15 Easter Egg
The Galaxy S24 series will surely be the first to get One UI 7 Beta sometime in August this year. The South Korean tech giant will then expand its Beta activity for other latest flagships including Galaxy Z Fold 6/Flip 6, and some older lineups including but not limited to the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Check the device list below:
Galaxy S Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23+
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24+
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy Z Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
Galaxy Tab Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy Tab A9 / A9+
- Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro
- Galaxy Tab S8 / S8+ / Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 / S9+ / S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE / S9 FE+
Galaxy A/M/F Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy A05s / A15 / A25 /A35 /A55
- Galaxy A14 / A24 / A34 / A54
- Galaxy A33 / A53 / A73
- Galaxy M14 / F14
- Galaxy M34 / M54 / F54
- Galaxy M35 /M55 / F55
In case you don’t find your Galaxy device in the list mentioned above, don’t panic. As the year progresses, we will update the list according to the eligibility of devices. Do note that the list is compiled on previous rollouts, software guarantees, and experience.
The official list will only come when the stable One UI 7 rollout will begin around October 2024.
Samsung recently started releasing the August 2024 security update for the Galaxy S24 series in the US and the company is now expanding this update to users in Europe. The update improves the system’s security and stability to provide a better experience.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones in Europe can identify the August 2024 security update from One UI build versions S921BXXS3AXGF, S926BXXS3AXGF, and S928BXXS3AXGF respectively.
August 2024 security patch addresses 1 critical and 34 high levels of CVEs for the Android operating system. However, 1 CVE was resolved by previous updates from the company and 2 is not relevant to Galaxy devices.
Also, the update includes 14 Samsung-specific patches, which improve the security and performance of system services, Knox services, Galaxy Watch, and more. Not only this, it also fixes 1 high-level Samsung Semiconductor issue.
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.
Aside from this, Samsung is reportedly preparing the second August 2024 update based on One UI 6.1 for Galaxy S24 Ultra. However, the exact timeline or features have not been revealed yet, but it is expected to bring the One UI 6.1.1 features.
Samsung Galaxy S24’s One UI 6.1.1-based August update is delayed
Samsung has released the August 2024 security update for unlocked Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones in the US. This update is already available for locked models on the AT&T network and will soon be expanded to more countries.
The update, which is approximately 465MB in size, mainly enhances security and stability by addressing various issues. It does not introduce new features or changes beyond the monthly security maintenance.
Earlier reports indicated that Samsung was working on a new update to improve the camera performance for the Galaxy S24 Ultra. However, due to delays in development and testing, this camera improvement update has not yet been released. Users will have to wait a bit longer for camera enhancements.
Despite this, the August 2024 security patch addresses over 45 issues. It includes critical fixes from Google for vulnerabilities in Android to enhance security for Galaxy devices against potential threats. Additionally, Samsung has resolved 14 vulnerabilities, improving system services, Knox services, Galaxy Watch, and more.
Latest Firmware:
- Galaxy S24 – S921U1UES3AXFJ
- Galaxy S24 Plus – S926U1UES3AXFJ
- Galaxy S24 Ultra – S928U1UES3AXFJ
How to Update:
To check for the August 2024 security update manually on your unlocked Galaxy S24 phone, head toward your phone’s Settings. At the bottom, you will get the Software Update section, simply open it. Inside the submenu, you need to hit the Download and Install button if your Galaxy fetches a new OTA.
Samsung Galaxy S24’s One UI 6.1.1-based August update is delayed