Firmware
US carrier-locked Galaxy S21 updated to December 2022 security patch
Samsung is working round the clock and providing the latest firmware updates for its Galaxy devices, Nowadays the company is providing two kinds of firmware updates including Android 13 and security updates for its eligible devices. Now the December 2022 security update is rolling out for Galaxy S21 smartphones in the US.
Notably, the carrier-locked variant of the Galaxy S21 device has now received December 2022 security update, Users who own this device can identify the latest update by checking the firmware version number G991USQS5DVL3, G996USQS5DVL3 and G998USQS5DVL3 for Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+and Galaxy S21 Ultra respectively. The update is currently available on the Comcast network. However, the update will expand to other carriers in a few days.
The December 2022 security update includes 93 patches which fix privacy and security-related issues and exposers, from these 80 patches are included by google which resolves the issues regarding Android OS and another 13 patches are included by Samsung to fix the loopholes of security in the Galaxy devices.
It is important to note that the update is only available for carrier-locked devices and may not be available for unlocked or international versions of the Galaxy S21 series. It is also worth noting that the update is being rolled out in stages, so it may take some time before it becomes available to all users.
As per the changelog, the latest security update doesn’t introduce any new feature but it improves the overall performance and stability of the device, as well as enhances the security of the device so you can enjoy your online content without any worry.
If you have a carrier-locked Galaxy S21 series device in the US, you should be able to download the December 2021 security patch by going to the “Software update” section in your device’s Settings menu and checking for updates. As always, it is recommended to install updates as soon as they become available to ensure the best possible performance and security for your device.
Samsung is known for its software update policy, where it timely provides updates for Galaxy devices. Currently, the company is busy expanding the April 2024 security patch to eligible devices, now with the latest development of the locked variants of the Galaxy Note 20 series.
Notably, the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra have already received the update on the Verizon network. Now, with the latest development, it is available on more carriers, including Comcast, T-Mobile, and Xfinity Mobile. The firmware version number N98*USQS6HXD1 is updating these devices.
For your information, the April 2024 update is part of Google’s Android security maintenance program, which aims to enhance the overall security of the devices. In a nutshell, the latest software will address more than 40 fixes, where Google has added 27 fixes and Samsung has added 17 more fixes exclusively for Galaxy devices.
Moreover, the latest update may also provide some significant changes that could enhance the overall performance and stability of the devices, so if you are using the locked variant of the Galaxy Note 20 series, you should update the Galaxy device to the latest version.
The Galaxy Note 20 series smartphones are the last devices in the Note lineup, which were introduced back in 2020. Now they have already received three major updates in the form of Android 11, Android 12, and Android 1. They are no longer eligible to get any significant updates but can still get some security-related updates this year.
Samsung has recently introduced the April 2024 security patch to several units of the Galaxy Note 20 series available in some regions, including the US and Europe. Now, with the latest development, the company has started rolling out the latest security patch update for the Canadian units of Galaxy Note 20 series devices.
Notably, the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in Canada are getting April 2024 security updates with the firmware version numbers N981WVLS6HXD1 and N986WVLS6HXD1, respectively. The latest update will improve the security of the devices.
For your information, the April 2024 update brings new security-related enhancements; as per the documentation, there are more than 40 fixes introduced. Google has included 27 fixes that will fix the issues found in the Android OS. Along with this, Samsung has also added 17 patches that will fix the issues found in Galaxy devices exclusively.
If you are using the Galaxy Note 20 series devices in Canada, then you should start getting new update notifications. To install the latest update, you just need to go to the software update menu in the system settings.
The Galaxy Note 20 series device was launched back in 2020; it came with Android 10 preinstalled, and later, it has already grabbed three more major updates in the form of Android 11, Android 12, and Android 13. Now the device is no longer eligible to get any major updates. However, the device is still eligible to get
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series is the latest flagship device in the tablet segment. The company has equipped these devices with all high-end specifications so users can have an enhanced experience of all the One UI features.
Notably, the Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra are spotted getting the April 2024 security patch in several countries belonging to Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. It comes with the firmware X716BXXS2BXD2, X816BXXS2BXD2, and X916BXXS2BXD2, respectively.
For your information, the April 2024 security patch doesn’t bring any significant changes, but, as its name suggests, the update will provide some security-related enhancements. Along with this, the update may also provide some more changes that could fix the issues that were addressed in the last update.
If you are using the Galaxy Tab S9 series device, you can check the latest update on your device by following some simple steps: First, go to the system settings, then tap on the download and install button.
For your information, the Galaxy Tab S9 series is eligible to get software update support for five years, where it will get four major updates and several security patch updates for five years. As of now, the device has already grabbed one major update in the form of OneUI 6.0 based on Android 14. In the future, it will get three more major updates up to Android 17, and along with this, it will get some more UI-related updates that will enhance the experience of the user.