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Unlocked Galaxy Z Flip 4 gets December 2022 security update in the US
Samsung is now adding one more device to the December 2022 security update list; the Korean giant is seamlessly updating its devices over the past few weeks, as compared to the previous month, the latest security update is introduced very late because nowadays the company is also busy in rolling out the Android 13 update.
Users who own the Galaxy Z Flip 4 device can identify the December 2022 update by checking the firmware version number F721U1UEU1BVKB. Currently, the update is available in the US for the unlocked variant. However, it is expected that the update should come in other countries in the next few days.
The December 2022 security update includes several patches which fix most of the security-related issues reported previously; the update also includes lots of improvements that give your working of the device and enhances the device’s stability.
Moreover, you should download the latest security update because, with the help of the new update, your device gets a strong security system, so it will be ready to protect you from threats on the internet.
December 2022 Security Patch Fixed These Vulnerabilities:
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).
Galaxy Z Flip 4 was launched in august this year, it comes with Android 12 out of the box, and recently, the device has received a major Android OS update as Android 13 based One UI 5.0. According to Samsung policy, the device is eligible for 4 android updates and five-year security updates.
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is the latest budget-friendly device from Samsung. It was launched back in December last year, and it came with Android 14 preinstalled. Now it is getting its first significant update in the form of One UI 6.1, and it will ultimately improve the utility of different pre-existing functionality.
As of writing, the locked unit of the Galaxy A15 5G has started getting new updates with the firmware version number A156USQU1BXDA. The One UI 6.1 update for this device hasn’t brought a new security patch and still uses the April 2024 patch level. The update is available on each network for locked variants and is expected to reach the unlocked variant in the next few days.
One UI 6.1 features
The One UI 6.1 feature will provide several new changes for the Galaxy devices; however, the update will not bring any Galaxy AI features, but it will provide a bunch of new features that will elevate the user experience. According to the official changelog, the latest update for the Galaxy A15 5G will get several new enhancements like battery protection, a clock, a gallery, a mobile network, and many more. For full details, you can check the official page.
If you want to use the latest changes for the devices, you will need to update the device to the latest version by simply clicking on the system software update through the system settings. However, if you don’t receive the update on your device, then you should wait for some time.
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The Samsung Galaxy S21 has recently grabbed the One UI 6.1 update, where it has received a new bunch of features that offer a level-up experience for the system’s users. The May 2024 security patch doesn’t bring any significant changes for the devices, but it will enhance their overall security.
The Galaxy S21 series gets a May 2024 patch in Europe
European units of the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra are getting new updates with the firmware version numbers G991BXXSBGXDH, G996BXXSBGXDH, and G998BXXSBGXDH, respectively. It comes in a software package of 285.08 MB. This is the first patch update that arrived after the One UI 6.1 update, so this update may bring some improvements for the better functioning of the devices.
May 2024 Security patch details
The May 2024 security patch brings more than 50 fixes. Google has introduced 31 patches that will enhance the Android system, and along with this, there are 25 extra patches introduced by Samsung that will improve the overall performance of the Galaxy devices to protect user data against external threats.
Installation
If you are using Galaxy S21 devices in Europe, then you should have started getting notifications about the update for your device, but as the update was spotted recently, it may take time to reach every device. Alternatively, you can also check the update manually by going to the software update via system settings.
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Earlier today, Samsung introduced the May 2024 security patch for the Galaxy S23 devices in the US. Now, with the latest development, the company has started rolling out the update for the European units and is expected to be available in more countries.
Notably, the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra devices are receiving the update with the firmware version numbers S911BXXS5CXDF, S916BXXS5CXDF, and S918BXXS5CXDF, respectively. With this update, you will not get any significant features for the devices but will improve their internal functioning.
One UI 6.1 Important Pre-Installation Tips: Follow Before the Update
For your information, the May 2024 security patch comes with more than 50 patches introduced by Google and Samsung. More specifically, Google has introduced 31 patches to enhance the working of the Android OS against external threats, while Samsung has exclusively introduced 25 patches to enhance the functioning of the devices related to the Galaxy devices.
Apart from the security-related enhancements, the update may also bring some new features that will improve the stability and performance of the devices, so if you have faced any issues while using the smartphone at any point, you should check for the latest update.
If you are using the Galaxy S23 series devices in Europe, now you can update your device to the latest version just by going to the system update menu from the system settings. However, if you haven’t received the update yet, then wait for some time until it reaches every unit.
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