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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 April 2023 update expanding further
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra users are receiving the April 2023 security update in more countries. About a week ago, Samsung released the latest Android patch to the carrier-unlocked Galaxy Note 20 in the US.
Now, the company is releasing April 2023 security update for Samsung Galaxy Note 20 users in Asian and European countries with One UI build version N98xFXXU6HWCC for 4G variants and N98xBXXU6HWCC for 5G variants respectively.
At the moment, the latest firmware is available in Germany, Indonesia, Southeast Europe, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam. More countries may get this update in the upcoming days or weeks.
Samsung April 2023 security Patch
According to the official details, Samsung fixes a number of CVEs along with flaws related to One UI’s Smart Suggestions function and Exynos modem (which was earlier discovered by Google’s Project Zero team).
April patch includes fixes for SVE-2022-3004 (CVE-2023-21473), SVE-2022-3001 (CVE-2023-21472) and SVE-2022-2755 (CVE-2023-21467). These vulnerabilities may have affected your device, letting a physical attacker execute arbitrary code in the bootloader.
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To install the update on your devices, open Settings, press on the Software Update option, and then click on the Download and install option. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the latest update.
Samsung has released a new update for its Group Sharing app with version 13.6.52.7. This update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 18.54MB for One UI devices.
The Group Sharing app is popular among Samsung users as it makes it easy to share files, photos, and other media with groups. With this latest update, the app has become even better. The new version brings a few enhancements that should make using the app smoother and more efficient.
Moreover, the update improves the performance and stability by fixing some issues. It means that sharing files should be quicker and the app should run more smoothly.
If you’ve had problems with the app crashing or not working properly, this update should help solve those issues. Samsung makes the app more reliable so that you can depend on it for a smoother sharing experience.
Users can install the update through the Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, users can download the update directly through the third-party app link mentioned here.
Notably, the update is compatible with Galaxya devices running Android 14 or Android 13. If your Galaxy device is eligible, you can install the update to enjoy enhanced features.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 users are getting the September 2024 security update in Canada. The update installs the latest Android security patch to improve system security and stability. This update is already out for locked models in the US and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
The latest update improves performance by fixing a bunch of security issues. It fixes 1 critical and 43 high-level security issues. It’s worth noting that 1 CVE was fixed in earlier updates and 1 does not affect Galaxy devices.
Along with Google’s fixes, Samsung is adding 23 of its own security improvements to enhance the user experience. These vulnerabilities are related to My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 are getting the September 2024 security update in Canada with One UI build version F741WVLS1AXHC. They have to download a 426MB package to install the update. This update is based on Android 14 and One UI 6.1.1.
To check for software updates manually, 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.
Aside from this, Samsung has also started the One UI 6.1.1 rollout for older Galaxy devices. The Galaxy S24 series has started getting the major One UI 6.1 update with the September 2024 security patch. The company will start rolling out this major update to Galaxy S23, S23 FE, Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Z Fold 5 from next week.
September 2024 security update rolling out to Galaxy Z Flip 6
September 2024 is going on and Samsung is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy A23 4G smartphone, which installs the August 2024 Android security patch to improve system security. The update is rolling out for users in Brazil and the company will expand it soon.
The 5G variant of the Galaxy A23 smartphone already received this update in the US. Now, users of the Samsung Galaxy A23 4G are getting an August 2024 security update through One UI build version A235MUBS8EXH3 in Brazil.
August 2024 security update fixes over 45 security issues, including 1 critical and 34 high-level vulnerabilities from Google. Notably, 1 CVE was previously resolved in earlier updates, and 2 CVEs are not applicable to Galaxy devices.
Moreover, the update contains fixes for 14 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) specific to Samsung devices and apps. This includes improvements to system services, Knox services, Galaxy Watch, and other related components.
The update is rolling out gradually so it may take some hours or days to reach to reach all models. Samsung advises users to check and install the update to enjoy enhanced features.
To access the latest update on your smartphone, 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 a more personalized and efficient smartphone experience.