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Carrier-locked Galaxy S21 FE December 2022 security update in the US

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As usual, Samsung once again brings a new update for the Fan Edition of the Galaxy S21 device, while the original series already received the December 2022 security update a few days ago. It is also noticeable that the preceding device, i.e., Galaxy S21 FE Verizon unit, has also received the latest security update.

According to the information, the December 2022 security update is now available for the carrier-locked variant of the device on Xfinity Mobile’s network. It comes with firmware version number G990USQS4DVL1; we guess that the update will be available on the other networks in the next few days.

The December 2022 security patch update brings several fixes which resolve around 93 security vulnerabilities. The update also includes some improvements that enhance the overall performance and stability of the device.
Moreover, if you want to be safe in this digital era, it is highly recommended to keep your device up-to-date so your device is always ready to fight against new external threats and keep your important data safe.

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).

The Galaxy S21 FE device was launched in 2022, approximately one year after the main series, which includes the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. The fan edition of the Galaxy S21 comes with Android 12 and recently upgraded to Android 13 One UI 5.0. As the device launched after the official announcement of Samsung giving four Android updates to its Galaxy devices, so we can expect that the device will get three more Android OS updates in future.


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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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Samsung Galaxy A73 gets March 2024 security update in several countries

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Samsung launched the Galaxy A73 device back in 2022; it came with Android 12 pre-installed, and after celebrating two years, the device has already received two major software updates in the form of Android 13 and Android 14. The device is still eligible to get two more major updates. Along with this, the update also grabs the security patch updates, like now it is getting the latest March 2024 security patch.

The March 2024 security patch for the Galaxy A73 is spotted getting updated in several countries, including Brazil, Malaysia, and India. The update is coming with the firmware version number A736BXXS6DXC1. The update for the device is coming in a standard software package of 299.04 MB. It indicates that the update doesn’t bring any innovation.

In detail, as per the official documentation, there are 40+ fixes introduced by them; 37 are included by Google, which provides an enhancement for the functions related to the Android OS. Along with this, Samsung has also introduced nine more functions for providing enhancements to Galaxy devices exclusively.

Moreover, the update may also provide some extra fixes that may enhance the overall performance of the devices, so if you are having any issues while using the device, then you should update your device to the latest version. To do that, you just need to go to the system settings, select the software update option, and then tap on the update option. If you have received a notification, you can go directly to the software page by tapping on it.


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