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Samsung expands January 2023 security update to Galaxy S22 Exynos models
Samsung has begun delivering the January 2023 Android security patch update for the Exynos version of Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphones. This update is rolling out in the United Kingdom at the moment and will soon expand to more countries.
As per the information, the latest update slightly enhances the performance of the Galaxy S22 phones by optimizing their stability. With this enhancement, the company ensures that you won’t face any irritating errors like app crashing, lagging, or freezing.
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At the same time, Samsung’s support page also mentions fixes for more than five dozen issues and vulnerabilities that were affecting the phone’s security and its users’ privacy. These include 52 CVE items from Google’s Android OS and 20 SVE items from Samsung’s One UI software.
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Besides these, there is nothing that the official changelog mentions. However, another big update – One UI 5.1 is coming soon for the Galaxy S22 phones. It’s worth mentioning that the company has already started internal testing of the new software on these devices.
In any case, you can identify the January 2023 security update for your Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra phones through the build version S901BXXS2BWA2, S906BXXS2BWA2, and S908BXXS2BWA2, respectively.
Meanwhile, to get access to it, simply navigate to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install.
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— Samsung One UI Software Updates (@SamSWUpdate) January 12, 2023
Updates
US Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 models grab October 2024 security update
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.
Updates
Samsung’s October 2024 update lands for Galaxy A14 5G
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.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 series starts getting October 2024 security update
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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