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Samsung Galaxy A72 grabbing August 2022 security update
In March 2021, Samsung launched three mid-range Galaxy A series smartphones called – Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and Galaxy A72. Talking specifically about the Galaxy A72, the device is equipped with Snapdragon 720G processor, S-AMOLED display, IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, and more.
Launched pre-installed with the Android 11-based One UI 3.1, the Galaxy A72 is eligible for software upgrades up to Android 14. Furthermore, this mid-range handset is also eligible for new security patch updates in every three months.
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In this article, we will cover every latest (major + minor) software update released for the Galaxy A72 anywhere across the globe.
Latest Samsung Galaxy A72 Update
September 6
Samsung Galaxy A72 users are grabbing a new update with the August 2022 security patch in Russia. The update comes with One UI build version A725FXXU4BVG2. The update installs the latest Android patch to improve system security.
If you want to manually check for the latest update, head to your device Settings, tap on Software updates, and finally hit the Download and install button.
Tip: You can check the latest security patch content on the official Samsung security update page and eligibility on the scope page.
June 17
June 8
May 26
May 2022 security patch [Brazil]
Samsung is releasing the May 2022 Android security patch update for Brazilian Galaxy A72 smartphone users. It improves system security and stability to maintain users’ experience.
You can identify this update through the One UI build version – A725MUBS4BVE1.
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March 11
February 2022 security patch
A week ago, Samsung has started releasing the February 2022 Android security patch update for the Galaxy A72 smartphone users.
Now, the South Korean tech giant is expanding the latest software update for the consumers of the Galaxy A72 in India.
- Firmware version – A725FXXU4BVB4
January 04
Android 12-based One UI 4.0
Samsung started rolling out the official One UI 4.0 update based on Android 12 to the Galaxy A72 smartphone users.
The update rollout is initially taking place in Russia, while the firmware version is A725FXXU4BULA.
December 29
December 2021 security patch
Samsung started sending a new firmware update to the Galaxy A72 smartphone users in Germany, which bears PDA version number: A725FXXS4AUL1.
As per the info, this new Galaxy A72 software update installs the December 2021 security patch in order to further enhance the overall device stability.
The latest December 2021 security patch brings fixes for 5 critical, 22 high and 3 moderate CVEs from Google to Galaxy devices.
November 02
RAM Plus and October 2021 Security PatchSamsung just released the October 2021 security patch update for the Galaxy A72 smartphone users in Russia. This update brings improvements to the system security as well as a very big feature called RAM Plus. [Source]
- Firmware Version – A725FXXU4AUJ2
- Changelog
- The stability of Camera has been improved.
- Following applications or features added: RAM Plus
- Overall stability of your device has been improved.
- The security of your device has been improved.
Samsung has officially announced the expansion of the One UI 6.1.1 update, which will add the latest Galaxy AI features to more Galaxy devices. Starting today, One UI 6.1.1 update has begun rolling out for the Galaxy S24 series, with plans to expand to other countries soon. It brings advanced capabilities initially available on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.
The Korean tech giant will release this major update to more previous models including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, and the Tab S9 series.
One UI 6.1.1 update is available for the Samsung Galaxy S24 users in Korea from September 5 and the company will extend it to North America and Europe on September 9. Other devices and regions will receive the update in the following weeks.
One UI 6.1.1 Features
One UI 6.1.1 update expansion will make several key features to older flagships to enhance communication, productivity, and creativity. Galaxy AI now supports the Interpreter’s Listening Mode across all expanded devices, making language translation during presentations seamless.
In addition, Chat Assist helps users write emails and social media posts by generating text based on a few keywords using Composer.
Galaxy Z Flip 6’s exclusive Suggested Replies feature is now available for the Galaxy S24 series, which offers quick responses when connected to Galaxy Watch7 or Watch Ultra.
For productivity, Samsung brings advanced Note Assist features, PDF Overlay Translation, Sketch to Image, and an enhanced Circle to Search with the Sound search feature.
Users can use Portrait Studio to create amazing portraits and Instant Slow-mo to enhance video quality with smooth slow-motion effects.
With these updates, Samsung is ready to make AI-driven tools accessible to a wider audience to enhance the overall mobile experience.
Samsung Galaxy S24 grabs One UI 6.1.1 with new Galaxy AI tricks
We are on 4th September 2024 and Samsung has revealed the details of the latest security patch for its Galaxy devices. This patch includes several security enhancements, specifically CVE and SVE items to boost security. Although the release of the September 2024 security update has not started for Galaxy devices, it is expected to begin shortly.
According to the scope page, the September 2024 security patch addresses 1 critical and 43 high levels of CVEs for the Android operating system. However, 1 CVE was resolved by previous updates from the company, and 1 is not relevant to Galaxy devices.
Besides Google patches, Samsung offers 23 SVE items to improve user experience. The latest security patch fixes various issues related to My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, Dex, and more.
Samsung September 2024 Security Patch Details
Android Patch Details
Critical
- CVE-2024-23350
High
- CVE-2024-23355, CVE-2024-21481, CVE-2024-23356, CVE-2024-23357, CVE-2024-33027, CVE-2024-21478, CVE-2024-23383, CVE-2024-23384, CVE-2024-23382, CVE-2024-23381, CVE-2024-23352, CVE-2024-23353, CVE-2024-20082, CVE-2024-33013, CVE-2024-33025, CVE-2024-33015, CVE-2024-33024, CVE-2024-33010, CVE-2024-33020, CVE-2024-33018, CVE-2024-33019, CVE-2024-33026, CVE-2024-2937, CVE-2024-31333, CVE-2024-33011, CVE-2024-33012, CVE-2024-33014, CVE-2024-33023, CVE-2024-4607, CVE-2024-32896, CVE-2024-40658, CVE-2024-40662, CVE-2024-40650, CVE-2024-40652, CVE-2024-40654, CVE-2024-40655, CVE-2024-40657, CVE-2024-40656, CVE-2024-40659, CVE-2024-40665, CVE-2024-40664, CVE-2024-40663, CVE-2024-40666
Moderate
- None
Already included in previous updates
- CVE-2024-36971
Not applicable to Samsung devices
- CVE-2024-33028
One UI Patch Details
Samsung has addressed 23 issues specific to its devices, such as improper authorization in My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, Dex, and more.
- SVE-2023-1030(CVE-2024-34637): Improper access control in WindowManagerService
- SVE-2023-1487(CVE-2024-34651): Improper authorization in My Files
- SVE-2024-0453(CVE-2024-34638): Improper handling of exceptional conditions in ThemeCenter
- SVE-2024-0513(CVE-2024-34652): Incorrect authorization in kperfmon
- SVE-2024-0785(CVE-2024-34640): Improper access control in BGProtectManager
- SVE-2024-0852(CVE-2024-34653): Path Traversal in My Files
- SVE-2024-0918(CVE-2024-34654): Improper Export of android application component in My Files
- SVE-2024-0970(CVE-2024-34641): Improper Export of Android Application Components in FeliCaTest
- SVE-2024-1009(CVE-2024-34642): Improper authorization in One UI Home
- SVE-2024-1154(CVE-2024-34643): Improper access control in Dressroom
- SVE-2024-1155(CVE-2024-34644): Improper access control in Dressroom
- SVE-2024-1156(CVE-2024-34645): Improper input validation in ThemeCenter application
- SVE-2024-1187(CVE-2024-34646): Improper access control in DualDarManagerProxy
- SVE-2024-1191(CVE-2024-34647): Incorrect use of privileged API in DualDarManagerProxy
- SVE-2024-1212(CVE-2024-34648): Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions in KnoxMiscPolicy
- SVE-2024-1226(CVE-2024-34655): Incorrect use of privileged API in UniversalCredentialManager
- SVE-2024-1278(CVE-2024-34649): Improper access control in new Dex Mode in multitasking framework
- SVE-2024-1381(CVE-2024-34650): Incorrect authorization in CocktailbarService
August 2024 will be an important month for Galaxy users as Samsung is going to start the One UI 7 Beta Program and One UI 6.1.1 rollout. The Korean tech giant is consistently working to provide a next-level experience user experience with these upcoming One UI updates. Meanwhile, Samsung has started releasing the August 2024 security patch for Galaxy devices without any delay.
At the beginning of August, Samsung began releasing this month’s security patch, with the Galaxy M55 being the first device to receive it. The company is actively working to make this update available to all eligible devices as soon as possible.
Notably, this latest security patch addresses over 55 issues, fixing 34 high-level CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) in Android and 14 SVEs (Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures). The update mainly resolves issues related to system services, Knox services, and Galaxy Watch.
Here is a list of Samsung devices that have already received the August 2024 security update.
Samsung One UI August 2024 Updates List
August 31
- Samsung Galaxy F34 gets more secure with August 2024 update
- Samsung Galaxy M34 receives August 2024 security update
August 28
- August 2024 security update rolling out to Samsung Galaxy M33
- Samsung enhances Galaxy A23 5G security with August 2024 update [US]
- Samsung rolls out August 2024 security update to Galaxy F54
August 27
- Samsung Galaxy M23 gets August 2024 security update
- 4 Galaxy A series phones getting August 2024 update in Brazil
August 26
- Verizon Galaxy A53 receiving August 2024 update in the US
- Samsung Galaxy F23 blessed with August 2024 security update
- August 2024 update for Galaxy S22, S23 FE live in Brazil
August 24
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro gets August 2024 security update
August 23
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, Fold 6 get August 2024 update with enhanced camera function
- August 2024 security update rolling out to Galaxy Z Fold 2
August 22
- Samsung Galaxy A53 receives August 2024 security update
- Samsung rolls out August 2024 security update to Galaxy A32
- Samsung Galaxy A73 starts getting August 2024 security update
August 21
- Circle to Search feature now available for Galaxy S21 FE with August 2024 update
- August 2024 update adds Circle to Search feature to Galaxy Tab S9 FE
August 20
- Samsung Galaxy A24 gets August 2024 security update
- Samsung boosts Galaxy S23 FE security with August 2024 update
- Circle to Search, Vividness rolling out to Galaxy A55 with August 2024 update
August 16
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G gets August 2024 security update
- Samsung Galaxy S21 gets August 2024 security update
August 15
- Samsung Galaxy S20 series starts getting August 2024 security update
- August 2024 Plugin update for Galaxy Fit 3 is here!
August 14
- Samsung Galaxy A52, A52s get August 2024 security update
August 13
- Verizon Galaxy S22, S20 FE get August 2024 security update in the US
- Samsung Galaxy A33 gets new update in August 2024
August 12
- Samsung Galaxy S22 begins receiving August 2024 security update
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra grab August 2024 security update
August 10
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, Flip 3 grab August 2024 security update
August 9
- 6 Verizon Samsung flagships getting August 2024 update in the US
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Fold 4, and Fold 3 get August 2024 update
- Samsung rolls out August 2024 update to Galaxy Z Flip 5
August 8
- Galaxy S20 FE 5G blessed with August 2024 update in the US
- August 2024 security update for Galaxy XCover 7 adds Circle to Search feature
August 7
- US Unlocked Galaxy S23 models getting August 2024 update
- August 2024 security update rolls out to Samsung Galaxy F55
- Samsung Galaxy S24 getting August 2024 update in the US [One UI 6.1]
August 6
- August 2024 security update starts rolling out with Samsung Galaxy M55
*More Galaxy devices will be added in the coming days.
If you have received the latest update, you can easily download it through the system’s Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install option.
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