Updates
7 Verizon Samsung devices grabbing August 2023 security update
Samsung already rolled out the August 2023 security update to a bunch of Galaxy devices and the company is now expanding this update to Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy A53 smartphones on Verizon network
August 2023 security update fixes over 70 flaws found in phones and tablets. These issues are mainly related to Galaxy Store, the Samsung Members app, and Internet Browser. After installing the latest update, you will surely get a better and bug-free experience.
Users of these 7 Samsung smartphones can identify the latest update through the PDA versions mentioned below.
- Galaxy A53 – A536VSQS8CWG8
- Galaxy S20 5G – G981VSQS6HWGC
- Galaxy S20 Plus 5G – G986VSQS6HWGC
- Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G – G988VSQS6HWGC
- Galaxy S20 FE 5G – G781VSQSAHWG9
- Galaxy Note 20 5G – N981USQS5HWG8
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G – N986USQS5HWG8
To install the update August 2023 security update on your Galaxy device, open Settings, press on the Software Update option, and then click on the Download and install option.
Samsung has pushed the September 2024 security patch for Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphones, following the One UI 6.1.1 update. The latest update improves system security and stability by fixing over 65 issues.
September 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphones is currently live for both locked and unlocked models in the US. The company will expand this update in more countries soon. Users can check the firmware versions below.
Locked
- Galaxy Z Fold 5 – F946USQS4DXI3
- Galaxy Z Flip 5 – F731USQS4DXI3
Unlocked
- Galaxy Z Fold 5 – F946U1UES4DXI3
- Galaxy Z Flip 5 – F731U1UES4DXI3
Notably, the latest patch fixes 1 critical and 43 high-level security issues for Google. In addition, Samsung fixes 23 security fixes for My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex to make your experience better.
You can also check the update by visiting the Settings app on your smartphone and opening the Software Update section. Now, click on the Download and install option.
Last week, Samsung rolled out One UI 6.1.1 update for Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphones in the US. This update lets you convert your drawings to artwork, improve photo styles, and use text auto-completion on the Samsung Keyboard. It also brought support for real-time translation for calls and text in images, voice-to-text conversion, better PDF management, and dynamic wallpapers
One UI 6.1.1 update hitting Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5 models in the US
Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra users are getting a September 2024 security update in Brazil. This update is already live in Europe, India, Canada, and the US.
The fresh update makes the Galaxy S23 phone more reliable, secure, and stable by fixing a bunch of issues. The company is regularly working to make it available for all models.
September 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra in Brazil can be verified through One UI build version S911BXXS6CXHA, S916BXXS6CXHA, and S918BXXS6CXHA respectively. 
Users can manually install the update by going to the smartphone’s settings, selecting ‘Software Update’, and then choosing ‘Download and install’. Following these steps will help ensure that your Samsung Galaxy S23 remains secure and up-to-date.
September 2024 Security Patch Details
The latest 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. It also enhances the stability and performance of the device.
Samsung Galaxy F13 smartphone users are getting a new update with a September 2024 security patch, which improves system security and stability to deliver a better experience. The update is available for Galaxy F13 models in India.
September 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy F13 smartphone comes with One UI build version E135FXXS7EXI1 and an installation package size of 179.89MB. It is an initial rollout so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
The latest update enhances system security and stability by fixing several issues to provide a better Galaxy experience. The update also improves the performance of the devices by enhancing some functions.
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.
Users of Samsung Galaxy F13 are getting the fresh security patch in India and the company will expand it in more countries soon. You can easily check and install the update via a few easy steps:
- Navigate to Settings.
- Select Software Updates from the menu.
- Tap on the Download and Install option to initiate the update process.
- If the update is available, proceed to install it.