Firmware
Samsung Galaxy S22 Series: July 2022 Security Firmware
Today, Samsung has released another June update for the Galaxy S22 series. The update was received as an OTA in some Asian and European countries for a Galaxy S22, S22, and S22 Ultra. It brought a moderate download size of 400 to 500 MB with the firmware identifier no. S90*EXXU2AVF9 and S90*BXXU2AVF5.
The update informed that the overall stability of functions had been improved along with the security of the device, primarily.
This monthly revision brings Security patch level: 1 July 2022 with Google’s and Samsung’s security and privacy issues fixes.
The series has three models, namely:
Aisan Models
- Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908E) – S908EXXU2AVF9
- Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E) – S906EXXU2AVF9
- Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E) – S901EXXU2AVF9
European Models
- Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908B) – S908BXXU2AVF5
- Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906B) – S906BXXU2AVF5
- Galaxy S22 (SM-S901B) – S901BXXU2AVF5
The update has visited Asia & Europe and is expected to reach other regions soon.
Samsung informed that the following apps might have been updated to the latest version after the software update :
Galaxy Wearable, Samsung Internet, Samsung Health, SmartThings, Samsung Members, Calculator, Voice Recorder.
This time it’s just a security update that improves the overall stability of the device.
According to the changelog & user-posted screenshot on the Samsung Community’ r2′, the update is for security and privacy issues fix but is not limited to it. It can also include general bug fixes and device stability improvements, with more enhanced features and further improvements to performances.
It is expected that this July 2022 security patch will fix dozens of vulnerabilities related to user privacy and data security.
This is the latest flagship from Samsung and will enjoy the latest OS & UI upgrade in upcoming years according to Samsung’s 4-year Software Support Policy.
Samsung advises keeping your device up to date and regularly checking for software updates.
Users can also 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 the settings of your device.
Although, as always mostly, the changelog hasn’t been updated nonetheless, readers can visit it and screenshot it in the links below.
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Samsung has introduced the May 2024 security patch to the Galaxy device, initiating with the Galaxy S24 devices; however, the update hasn’t fully reached all the units available worldwide, but the company is expanding it rapidly to the remaining ones. Now, with the latest development, the company has started rolling out the update in the Australian region.
The Australian units of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are getting new updates with the firmware version numbers S921BXXS2AXD5, S926BXXS2AXD5, and S928BXXS2AXD5 sequentially.
The latest update for the Galaxy S24 series has only brought some security-related enhancements; you may not notice any visual effect on your device. However, if you have been facing any issues since updating the March software update, you should check out the latest update as it may provide fixes.
According to the official documentation, the May 2024 security patch will address more than 50 different system variabilities. More specifically, Google has introduced 31 fixes that will improve the functioning of the Android ecosystem; meanwhile, Samsung has also added 25 fixes for Galaxy devices exclusively.
Galaxy S24 users can now easily update the device to the May 2024 update by going to the software update menu manually in system settings. As the company has recently initiated the update in Australia, it is possible to take time to reach every unit, so keep patience.
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Samsung has a large number of Galaxy devices that are eligible to get the One UI 6.1 update, and to fulfill the update requirement, the company is constantly adding new devices to the list day by day. Today, a new Galaxy A series member, the Galaxy A73, has grabbed the update.
Notably, the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy A73 was spotted in Malaysia with the firmware version number A736BXXU7EXDC. The latest update for the Galaxy A73 doesn’t bring a new security patch as of May 2024. The update brought a lot of new features, so it comes with a massive software package of 2.6 GB.
For the Galaxy A73 device, Samsung hasn’t brought any Galaxy AI feature, but the latest update will surely bring some significant changes that will improve the overall device experience.
In a nutshell, the update has brought new enhancements for the gallery, bringing new features under the connect and sharing functionalities and many more customization options under the different functions.
If you are using the Galaxy A73 5G device in Malaysia, you can now update the device to the latest version by simply going to the software update menu through the system settings. But if you don’t find the update on your device yet, then you have to wait for some time until it is fully distributed to all units.
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Recently, Samsung has started releasing the One UI 6.1 to Galaxy Tab S9 FE series devices. Initially, the update for these devices was spotted in South Korea and some parts of Europe, but now, with the gradual expansion, the company is now serving the update for the devices belonging to the US.
Galaxy Tab S9 FE rolls out the One UI 6.1 update in the US.
Notably, the Wi-Fi variants of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ devices are getting the latest major update with the firmware version numbers X510XXU3BXE1 and X610XXU3BXE1, respectively. It is worth noticing that the update is still using the April 2024 security patch for the devices. It is expected that the 5G variant of the device will get the latest update in the next few days.
OneUI 6.1 features for Galaxy Tab S9 FE Series
The One UI 6.1 update for the Fan Edition tablets is coming with a lot of new features that will provide several new improvements for the existing functions that will level up the experience of editing images. Many new customization features have arrived for your devices that will provide a whole new experience.
Along with this, the update will also enhance sharing and bring more protection against external threats. It will also make changes in the functions related to Samsung Health and make improvements in different functions such as daily activity targets and improved cycle tracking.
Installation
If you are using the Wi-Fi variant of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE devices in the US, then you can now update your device to the One UI 6.1 software manually by going to the software menu through the system settings.
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