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Galaxy Note 20 gets Android 13 (One UI 5.0) in Australia
Samsung is now expanding the Android 13 update Galaxy devices, which are available in different regions, and with this expansion, Galaxy Note20 series devices are also getting the support of One UI 5.0-based Android 13. As of now, the update is available in Australia.
Users who own Galaxy Note 20 series devices can identify the Android 13 update by the firmware version number N981BXXU5GVL2 and N986BXXU5GVL2 for Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, respectively, the latest update includes the December 2022 security update. As said earlier, the update is currently rolling out in Australia, and with this update, Samsung has covered most of the regions, but if you are residing in the region where you still don’t receive the Android 13 update for your device, wait for some time, the company will surely release the update soon.
According to Samsung’s official changelog, the One UI 5.0 includes several new enhancements regarding the user interface; there are some new features added under inbuilt apps, including a camera, Gallery, photo and video editor, and more. The new One UI update also includes new interesting customization tools which can be easily accessible through the lock screen. Additionally, it also includes some improvements for the existing features, including RAM Plus, Auto optimization, SOS, and more.
Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra will not receive new Android major updates
Additionally, the update also includes several new privacy and security features; you can now edit medical info, and it also adds a safety feature in the Samsung Internet, which works as a detecting tool that identifies suspicious sites and sends an alert, so users can easily browse on the internet.
Moreover, the One UI 5.0 update brings several interesting features which are very useful as well, so if you want to enjoy a whole new experience on your device, kindly install the Android 13 update on your device.
The Galaxy Note 20 series device was launched in 2020 and came with Android 10 on board and recently received its third Android update in the form of Android 13, but as the device was introduced when Samsung committed to giving the three Android updates to its Galaxy devices, so with this One UI 5.0 update the device is no longer eligible for another Android update. Nevertheless, some security updates may be available for the device in the future.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ and Galaxy Tab A9+ are the latest tables in their lineups. The Korean giant introduced them last year, and both tablet series came with Android 13. Later, they will have already received a major update in the form of Android 14. Now, following the software update policy, both of the devices are getting the April 2024 security patch update.
The locked variants of the Galaxy Tab S9+ and Galaxy Tab A9+ are getting the April 2024 security patch update with the firmware version numbers X218USQS1BXD1 and X818USQS2BXD2, respectively. The Verizon network has received the update for these devices as of writing.
According to the information, the April 2024 security patch is a standard security patch that doesn’t bring any special changes that could impact the experience of the devices, but it will provide some enhancements that could improve the security of the devices.
For your information, the security patch updates may bring some other enhancements that will improve the overall performance and stability of the devices. Apart from this, the update may fix other issues that occurred in the last update for the devices. So, if you are also suffering from any kind of issue, then you should update the Galaxy device to the latest firmware version.
If you are using the Galaxy Tab S9+ and Galaxy Tab A9+ devices locked to the Verizon network, then you can now easily update your device to the latest version by going to the software update menu through the system settings.
After introducing the April 2024 security patch update to flagship device tables, including the Galaxy Tab S9 series and the Galaxy Tab S9 FE series, the company has now started rolling out the update to older tablets, including the Galaxy Tab S7 series.
Notably, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ are getting the update with the firmware version number DXD1 (last letters). With the latest update, the drive is getting some enhancements for security, which will make the device less vulnerable to external threats.
Going to the details, Google has added 27 patches that will improve the overall security of the Android OS. Along with this, Samsung has also added 17 more patches that exclusively improve Galaxy devices’ functionality.
Moreover, the update has also brought some extra improvements that will boost the performance and stability of the devices. If you are having any issues since updating the last update, then the latest update may address them and provide a more seamless experience.
If you are using the Galaxy Tab S7 series devices in Europe or Latin American countries, you should start getting the update notification. You can also check the update manually from the software update menu via system settings.
Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab S7 series back in 2020. The device came with Android 10; later, it grabbed three more major updates; and with Android 13, it is no longer eligible to get any new major updates, but it is still eligible to get some more security patch updates for at least this year.
Samsung has rolled out the April 2024 security patch update to several units of the Galaxy Tab S9 in many countries, and now the fan edition devices have also started getting the same update and were initially spotted in the US.
Notably, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE is getting updates for both WiFi and 5G variants. More specifically, the 5G variant of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE is receiving the update with the firmware version X518USQS3BXD2. It is spotted on several networks, including Verizon, T-Mobile, MetroPCS, and US Cellular. Meanwhile, the Wi-Fi variants of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ are grabbing the update with the firmware version numbers X510XXS3BXD6 and X518USQS3BXD2, respectively.
The latest update for the Galaxy Tab S9 FE will be the April 2024 security patch, which doesn’t bring any significant changes but will provide some security-related changes that will enhance the overall security mechanism of the devices, so if you are concerned about your device’s security, you should keep your device up-to-date with the latest security patch.
Moreover, the latest update for the device may also bring some more improvements that could enhance the overall performance and stability of the devices. If you faced any issues in the last update, then you should also go for the update; it may fix that issue.
If you are using the Galaxy Tab S9 FE in the US, now you can check the latest update for the device by simply following these steps: Go to the system settings, then select software update. Here, tap on the download and install option and wait until it finishes searching to see if the update is available, then tap on the download button.