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Samsung unveils December 2022 security patches: the vulnerabilities fixed

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Samsung is always the first to give security patch updates to its Galaxy devices. The company often releases them even before the start of the month; for example, the company released the November 2022 security update for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 device in the last week of October. Most of the time, the Korean giant beats Google at the time of monthly security updates as it frequently releases security patch updates to Galaxy devices much earlier than pixel phones.

Samsung December 2022 Security Patches

According to the Samsung documentation, the latest patches include the fix to as many as 93 vulnerabilities, 67 of them common to (almost) all Android devices. Of the long list, 5 vulnerabilities are defined as critical, 63 high priority, and 12 moderate. Most of these vulnerabilities affect Galaxy smartphones and tablets with Android 10, Android 11, and Android 12, but some also touch the latest version of the robot. Among the latter, one concerns the RCS system, which would allow malicious actors to access the phone number of an incoming call. It also required action on the vulnerability that would allow access to the contents of the toast notifications of the Personal Area through the Nice Catch app (it is part of the Good Lock package).

Additionally, Samsung has also added some 13 patches with it, which are specially designed for Galaxy devices so Galaxy users can easily use the Galaxy devices without any worry about the security of their privacy and important data.

Moreover, Samsung has addressed some security loopholes and variabilities in several functions and apps such as SecTelephonyProvider, Telecom application, Samsung settings, RCS call, Samsung decoding library for video thumbnails, Exynos baseband, Nice Catch, WindowManagerService, llccphonebook, Qualcomm kernel, Contacts, Phone, etc. Samsung claims that all the mentioned apps and functions are now fixed and safe to use, and the company also promises that if there is any bug left apart from this, it will surely fix it in another update.

Which Samsung Galaxy smartphone will get the And December 2022 patches

In addition to the Google Pixels, the December 2022 security patches are already in distribution starting with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, but they will arrive via a software update on many other models, most of them already with Android 13 and One UI 5 (waiting for the One UI 5.1). Among the smartphones that will receive the update with the latest security fixes we can mention:

  • Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra
  • Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra
  • Galaxy S21 FE
  • Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (already in distribution)
  • Galaxy S20 FE
  • Galaxy S10 Lite
  • Galaxy Z Fold4
  • Galaxy Z Flip4
  • Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
  • Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
  • Galaxy Z Fold2
  • Galaxy Z Flip
  • Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • Galaxy Note 10 Lite
  • Galaxy A53 5G
  • Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy A52s 5G
  • Galaxy Xcover Pro, Galaxy Xcover 5 and Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro

The list is probably not exhaustive, as Samsung will update other smartphones and maybe some tablets (despite the updates being quarterly for different models) and smartwatches (Galaxy Watch4, Watch4 Classic, Watch5 and Watch5 Pro). The December 2022 security patch rollout will last a few weeks: keep following us as we will keep you abreast of developments.


Harsh is a seasoned technology enthusiast with a deep passion for Android. Since its announcement in 2007, he has closely followed the evolution of this operating system, gaining a comprehensive understanding of its features and capabilities. His background in Android, IT, and Journalism has equipped him with the skills to analyze and present complex technological concepts in a clear and engaging manner. As the Editor-in-Chief at Samlover.com, Harsh is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and experiences about Android, services, and applications with the world.

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Samsung rolls out One UI 6.1 to the Galaxy Tab S9 devices in Europe

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Samsung has rolled out the One UI 6.1 update to all the first-wave contenders, including the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5Galaxy S23, and Galaxy S23 FE. Now it has started rolling out the update for the latest flagship tablets, i.e., the Galaxy Tab S9 series devices. 

Notably, the One UI 6.1 update is spotted on the 5G variants of the Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, which are carrying the firmware version numbers X716BXXU2BXC9, X816BXXU2BXC9, and X916BXXU2BXC9, respectively. The update is coming in a software package of 3GB. It is expected that the company will expand the update to the Wi-Fi variants in the next few hours.

The latest update has brought several new features and improvements for the devices. According to the official changelog, the latest update has brought several Galaxy AI features as expected, including live call translation, call assist, note assist, chat assist, and many more. Along with the AI feature, the update has also brought new customization features, including new editing features, more widgets for your lock screen, alarm alerts for your home screen, and many more. 

Apart from the new One UI update, it has also brought the March 2024 security patch update, which has brought some new security-related enhancements that will provide more security for your devices.

If you are using the Galaxy Tab S9 tablets in Europe, then you can download the update by following some simple steps: First, go to the system settings, then tap on the software update menu. Here, tap on the download and install option, and wait until it finishes searching. If the update is available, tap on the download button.


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Verizon rolls out March 2024 update for Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro in the USA

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Samsung has recently rolled out the March 2024 security patch update for the Galaxy Watch 5 series devices. The latest update is not only limited to bringing security enhancements; it will also provide an update for enhancing the new ability to connect the Galaxy Watch with Samsung TV.

The latest update for the Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm) and Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm) is coming with the firmware version numbers R905USQU1BXB7 and R915USQU1BXB7, respectively. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is getting an update with the firmware version number R925USQU1BXB7.

The update is now available for the locked version of the Galaxy Watch 5, which is bound to the Verizon network. It is expected that the company will soon expand the update to more carriers. The same update has already been rolled out in several countries, including South Korea. Along with the update, it has already been rolled out for the unlocked versions as well.

According to the changelog, the latest update for the Galaxy Watch 5 will provide the ability to show Samsung Health data on the SmartTV directly via smartwatch. With this ability, users can do exercise and watch data on the big screen at the same time. It is worth noticing that this feature is only comparable to the Samsung SmartTV, which was released in 2024, and to connect it, you have to set up the same Samsung account on both devices.

If you are using the LTE variant of the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, which are bound to the Verizon network, you can now update the watch by following some simple steps: Tap on the watch settings, select watch software update, and then hit the download and install option. It is possible that you have not received the update yet because it will be distributed gradually to all the devices.


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Galaxy S24 Series Receives Big Camera Update in the USA

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Samsung has rolled out the April 2024 security patch update for the Galaxy S24 device in multiple countries, and it is consistently expanding it to the remaining units. Now, with the latest development, the Korean giant has rolled out the update in the US. 

Unlocked Galaxy S24 get April 2024 Update with Big Camera Improvements in the US

Notably, the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are getting the April 2024 security patch in the US; more specifically, the update is coming for the unlocked units with the firmware version numbers S921U1UEU1AXCB, S926U1UEU1AXCB, and S928U1UEU1AXCB, respectively. It will soon be available for the locked variants as well.

The April 2024 security patch not only brings security-related enhancements, but it also brings some new improvements for the camera. With the latest update, the Korean giant has improved various aspects of the camera. If you want to know more details, you can check out this article.

Moreover, the latest security patch will address several types of enhancements for the security of the devices. If you are having some problems while using any functionality from the past update, then the latest update may help to get rid of those issues.

If you are using the unlocked variant of the Galaxy S24 device, then you can easily update your device to the latest security patch by following these simple steps: First, go to the system settings, then tap on the software update menu. Here, you have to select the download and install option and wait until it searches. Once it shows a new update available, tap on the download button. 


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