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Samsung Galaxy S20 July 2022 security update is expanding
Last week, Samsung seeded the Android security patches dated July 2022 for various Galaxy devices including the Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra. Now, the latest July 2022 security update is expanding for Samsung Galaxy S20 series smartphone users in more countries, besides Europe.
According to the information, Samsung started releasing the latest July 2022 security patch update to the Galaxy S20 series devices in Brazil. The update comes with PDA build versions: G980FXXSEFVG1, G985FXXSEFVG1, and G986BXXSEFVG1 for the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra, respectively.
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One UI 5 Beta
The consumers of the Galaxy S20 series won’t like this update as they are eagerly waiting to grab the Android 13-based One UI 5.0, or hear something about the One UI Beta program, at least. Well, the Galaxy S22 series will be the initial candidates for the One UI 5 Beta program.
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What’s new with July update
Coming back, the July 2022 security patch brings fixes for over 50 CVEs from Google alongside additional SVEs from Samsung. Besides new security patches, the release might be included system stability improvements and new version updates for some stock apps for enhanced user experience.
Update hasn’t arrived so far?
Have you received the July 2022 security update on your Samsung phone? If not, no need to worry about that as the smartphone maker follows a staged rollout strategy to expand the availability of every new mobile device firmware update worldwide.
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How to update
Meanwhile, you can easily check for updates manually! Just head towards the Settings menu, followed by Software updates and Download and install. This operation will let your phone connect to the Samsung software server in order to gather info about a new firmware update.
Line-on display
Recently, we’ve exclusively revealed that Samsung India is repairing the line-on display defect of the Galaxy S20 Plus smartphones free of cost. Alongside the affected unit’s display, the company is also replacing the battery, so if you also have the same issue, in India, visit Samsung customer care until December 31st, 2022.
Samsung is repairing Galaxy S20 ‘line on display’ issue for free of cost
Samsung has pushed the October 2024 security update for Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphones in the US. This update installs the latest Android security patch to improve system security and stability.
The fresh update is currently rolling out to locked models of Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 in the US and other carriers could get this update in the coming days or weeks. It is an initial rollout so it may take days to reach all models.
October 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 in the US can identify the latest update via One UI builds given below.
- Galaxy Z Fold 3 – F926USQS8JXJ1
- Galaxy Z Flip 3 – F711USQS9JXJ1
This latest update enhances system security and stability, ultimately improving overall app performance. It addresses several issues that users experienced with the previous version to ensure a smoother and more reliable device experience.
Notably, the October 2024 security patch resolves over 40 vulnerabilities, including 2 critical and 28 high-level Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) identified by Google. Additionally, Samsung has addressed 12 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items, focusing on issues related to system services, Knox services, and other critical things.
Users 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 A14 5G smartphone users are getting a fresh update with the October 2024 security patch in the US. The update is available for locked variants of this smartphone on the Verizon network carrier and the company will expand it soon to more countries.
The October 2024 security patch is rolling out with some important fixes from Google and Samsung. Google has patched 2 critical and 28 high-level issues, 1 was already resolved and 2 don’t apply to Galaxy devices.
On Samsung’s end, there are 12 fixes for vulnerabilities in system services and Knox. In addition, Samsung Semiconductor also added a fix to improve performance. Beyond security enhancements, the update also enhances stability and some functions to provide a better Galaxy experience.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G can verify the October 2024 security update via the One UI build version A146USQS9DXI2 in the US. It is an initial rollout so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
To access the latest update on your Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, 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 an enhanced and efficient smartphone experience.
Samsung has finally started releasing the October 2024 security update for the Galaxy S21 series. The update is rolling out for locked models on the Verizon network carrier in the US and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra can identify the October 2024 security update through One UI build version G991USQSDGXJ2, G996USQSDGXJ2, and G998USQSDGXJ2 respectively.
The fresh update improves system security and stability to provide a better Galaxy experience. It also fixes over 40 security issues to boost your phone’s performance.
Notably, the October 2024 security patch brings important fixes from both Google and Samsung, targeting vulnerabilities in the Android operating system and Samsung’s software. Google addresses 2 critical and 28 high-level issues, with 1 previously resolved and 2 not affecting Galaxy devices.
Meanwhile, Samsung fixes 12 specific vulnerabilities related to system services and Knox security. Additionally, Samsung Semiconductor has enhanced performance with a fix for 1 high-level issue.
It’s important to install updates as soon as possible to take advantage of these security improvements. Samsung will soon make this update available for all S21 models.
If you haven’t received a notification for the update, you can manually check for it. Just go to your phone’s Settings, select ‘Software Update,’ and then tap ‘Download and install’ to keep your Galaxy smartphone current with the latest security.
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