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Verizon Pushes August 2022 Security Update For Galaxy S22 And S21 Trio In USA
A few weeks ago, the Galaxy S22 and S21 Series collection received the August update, and now they will get the most recent upgrade Security Patch Level: August 2022 for Verizon. The overhaul is for the carrier-locked models of the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S21 devices in the USA.
Following are the three models for the Galaxy S22 and S21 Trio and their upgraded Firmware construct no. Verizon:
Galaxy S22 Trio:
- Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908U) S908USQU2AVG8
- Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906U) S906USQU2AVG8
- Galaxy S22 (SM-S901U) S901USQU2AVG8
Galaxy S21 Trio:
- Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U) G998USQS5CVGA
- Galaxy S21+ (SM-G996U) G996USQS5CVGA
- Galaxy S21 (SM-G991U) G991USQS5CVGA
This program upgrade gives execution advancements and the most recent Android security patches for the device, bearing two standard improvements;
- Overall stability of functions improved.
- The security of the device has been improved.
- The Google patch fixes many vulnerabilities known as CVEs along with Samsung’s Security Maintenance Release (SMR) for the device-specific UI improvements.
Samsung disclosed 1 critical, 24 High, 0 moderate & 2 Already included in previous updates, also 10 Not applicable to Samsung devices, level CVEs.
These are called CVE Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures to identify, define, and catalog publicly disclosed cyber security vulnerabilities. The Android Security Bulletin contains detailed information about security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.
The USA-organized carriers such as Verizon, as a rule, give the software program overhaul to the clients, not at all like the unlocked smartphones that gadget manufacturers provide.
The carrier-locked smartphones get the computer program overhaul after 3 step process: Manufacturer testing, Inner Network Testing, and Administrative approval.
This takes a bit, whereas the standard OTA upgrades are released by the gadget manufacturers. For being the precursor and flagbearer of Samsung, the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S21 array are qualified fora for a year-long time of major android and UI overhauls as per Samsung’s four-year upgrade program.
This upgrade overhaul has been tried to optimize for gadget execution, resolve known issues and apply the most recent security patches. Please check your devices and turn on notifications for 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 your device’s settings.
Samsung’s flagship device, the Galaxy S24, boasts all-new high-end hardware and software functionalities, but it still has some flaws, particularly in the camera department.
To improve the camera functionality, it has already introduced some updates, such as the April 2024 security patch update, which introduced many fixes and improvements. Now the company is planning to introduce one camera enhancement update.
Previously, the camera enhancement was supposed to be available with the May 2024 security patch update, but now, according to a popular tipter, @universeice, it is delayed and could be available for users in June.
However, there is no reason for the delay. Samsung might prefer to concentrate on rolling out the One UI 6.1 update to all eligible devices in May.
As of now, there is no information available about what will come with the camera enhancement update. Along with this, it may also include some new features that will improve the overall performance and security of the devices.
Usually, Samsung Galaxy devices are always ahead in getting new updates, but when it comes to the Google system update, there is no assurance when the latest update will come for the devices. This happens due to Google’s server limitations. For instance, the Galaxy S24 has received the January 2024 system update lately, but now Google is back on track and has started rolling out the April 2024 system update on ideal timing.
Google Play System April 2024 Update for Samsung Galaxy Phones
Last week, Google started rolling out the Play System update for Android devices, and now it has started expanding the update to Galaxy devices. For your information, with every new Play System update, the search giant provides some enhancements for Android devices through its built-in application upgrades.
With the April 2024 Play system update, Google has introduced some new changes under Google Play services. According to the changelog, under Account Management, if you are a supervisor user, you will be able to use a new dashboard to view parental control settings for wearables. This indicates that the April 2024 play system update is also available for the Wear OS.
Along with this, it introduces a new feature for smartphone users: the ability to connect with your contacts immediately after setting up your new phone. Additionally, the update also brings a new update for the Galaxy Play Store. For more clarification, you can check the official April 2024 system update changelog.
Google Play system update: April 2024 official changelog
Google Play Services v24.14 (2024-04-10)
Security and privacy
- [Phone] Find My Device can locate your powered-off device.
Support
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now select a plan offer and activate an eSIM in Device Plans.
Wallet
- [Phone] Bug fixes for wallet-related services.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now use your Hong Kong Octopus Card in your wallet.
Google Play Services v24.13 (2024-04-03)
Support
- [Auto]: New developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support related processes in their apps.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get notifications whenever your cards are updated and when a new virtual card is ready for use.
Google Play Store v40.4 (2024-04-01)
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll have an improved installation experience when you get a prompt to download your official apps and games on Google Play.
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April 2024 update is live now for South Korean units of Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5
Samsung has already introduced the April 2024 security patch update to several units of Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 devices. Earlier, these devices had already grabbed the update in several regions, including the US, and now both of the foldables have started getting the latest security patch update in South Korea.
Users who own the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 can identify the latest update by the firmware version numbers F946NKSS1CXD1 and F731NKSS1CXD1, respectively. With the latest update, it doesn’t bring any significant improvements for the devices, but it will provide some enhancements to the system.
The April 2024 update will ensure users are protected against external threats that can harm important data, and it will also give a seamless experience of the device while using any feature, so if you want to get the latest update, you can check the update by going to the system software update via system settings.
Moreover, the latest update may also provide some new features that will improve the working of the devices, so in that case, it may help you get rid of the problem. It is worth noticing that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 have revived the One UI 6.1 software in the last update, where users have faced some problems regarding the different features, so if you want to improve them, then you should try the latest update.