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Updates for Galaxy A72 and Galaxy S20 Series: June Security Patch Firmware In Europe
Recently, Samsung’s Galaxy S20 series, 5G and LTE variants, and Galaxy A72 have received the June security patch. Only Galaxy S20 FE has not received the update; for now, it’s a matter of time before other parts will soon receive this patch.
Samsung has been a little slow regarding updates this month but is now covering up. This month’s update fixes the security and privacy-related issues and comes with a Google security patch and UI tweaking.
Galaxy S20 trio has received this update in Switzerland EU. Following are the Galaxy S20 series variants and can be identified with their June firmware update version, respectively-
LTE-
- Galaxy S20: G981FXXSEFVE6
- Galaxy S20+: G986FXXSEFVE6
- Galaxy S20 Ultra: G988FXXSEFVE6
5G-
- Galaxy S20: G981BXXSEFVE6
- Galaxy S20+: G986BXXSEFVE6
- Galaxy S20 Ultra: G988BXXSEFVE6
As for Galaxy A72 has also been equipped with the June update with firmware update build no. A725FXXU4BVE3; this update was rolled out in Malaysia and is expected to be released in the other part of Asia soon.
Galaxy A72 was released last year in March, and the Galaxy S20 series in March 2020. Galaxy A72 most likely will get the upcoming significant updates for both OneUI and android OS as part of Samsungs four year software update policy and is a recently launched device.
As for the Galaxy S20 series, it will most probably get only the next OneUI and android update.
According to Samsung’s and Google’s report, its June 2022 security patch fixes dozens of vulnerabilities related to user privacy and data security, such as SIM card data access, remote code execution, improper access controls, MAC address information, camera access, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Samsung account, etc. and improvements in native or stock apps. It fixes system lag and App crashes and improves overall system stability for the Galaxy S20 trio and Galaxy A72.
The update is for security and privacy fix but is not limited to it, and it can also include general bug fixes and device stability improvements. This update brings only security level updates resolved by Google and UI-related fixes by Samsung. Users can see the security fixes in the link. Users can check for the latest software update by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install or turning auto-updates or notifications on in your device’s settings.
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Samsung has rolled out the April 2024 security patch update to several Galaxy devices; however, due to the server limitation, it is not able to provide the update to all the eligible devices. Now the Galaxy A15 5G is getting the update.
Initially, the Korean giant rolled out the April 2024 security patch update in India. With the latest update, the company rolled out a new update with the firmware version number A156EDXS1AXDC. With the latest update, the company has only made some security-related enhancements.
For your information, the April 2024 update will bring you more than 40 fixes, of which Google has added 27 that enhance the Android OS functionalities. Along with this, Samsung has also added 17 more fixes that exclusively improve the functioning of the Galaxy devices.
Furthermore, the update could bring some new changes that internally improve the device’s functioning and provide enhancements for performance and stability. Additionally, if you are having any issues while using any of the functionality, you should update the device, as it may address the issue.
If you also want to take advantage of the latest update, you can check it by going to the software update menu in the system settings. If you don’t receive the update, then wait for some time as it takes to reach every unit of the device.
Samsung has rolled out the April 2024 security patch update for the Galaxy Tab S7 series. It has already rolled out the update in several countries, mainly Europe and Latin America. Now the device is starting to get the update in the US.
Verizon Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7 Plus Receiving April 2024 Update in the USA
Notably, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ are receiving the update on the Verizon network with the firmware version numbers T878USQS7DXD1 and T978USQS7DXD1, respectively. With the latest update, the device will have proper consistency in terms of performance and security.
For your information, the April 2024 update will bring you more than 40 fixes, of which Google has added 27 that enhance the Android OS functionalities. Along with this, Samsung has also added 17 more fixes that exclusively improve the functioning of the Galaxy devices.
Furthermore, the update could bring some new changes that internally improve the device’s functioning and provide enhancements for performance and stability. Along with this, if you are having any issues while using any of the functionality, you should update the device, as it may address the issue.
If you are using the Galaxy Tab S7 series of devices in the US bound for Verizon, then you should start getting a new update. To do that, go to the software update menu via system settings. If you don’t receive the update yet, then wait for some time, as it takes time to reach every unit.
Earlier this month, Samsung officially announced that it will provide one UI 6.1 update to the 2022 flagship device in May. But now the company has surprisingly started rolling out the update to one of the midrange Galaxy A23 devices.
The Verizon network has spotted the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy A23, with the firmware version number A236VSQU3CXD3. It has also brought the latest security update in the form of an April 2024 security patch. With the latest update, there are several new features introduced that will add some new features and enhancements.
In detail, the latest update for the Galaxy A23 5G introduces a new battery protection feature that allows users to manage the application’s battery charging to prevent battery damage. There are some new changes in the clock customization, gallery, and Samsung account sections. It is important to note that there is no AI feature arriving in this update.
The update will also enable call continuity, mid-conversation device switching, and seamless communication across any device, such as a Galaxy table, computer, or watch, all connected to the same Samsung account. A small but important addition is a new toggle in the mobile network that allows users to turn off 5G if they don’t need to connect to the update.
If you are using the locked version of the Galaxy A23 on the Verizon network, then you can now update it to the latest version simply by going to the system settings and tapping on the software update. If it shows a new update available, then tap on the download button.