Firmware
The first Samsung security patch of 2023 fixes 52 vulnerabilities
As you know, Google is the parent company of the Android operating system. The company has made its Android operating system so popular that there is no competition if we talk about the number of users. In this online era, no device has remained so safe and secure. Nowadays, every device has software defects that can be dangerous for users’ data security. To fix this type of vulnerability, Google releases monthly security updates.
Google has designed its firmware structure so well that whenever the company pushes the update, it is directly available for update in its stock android phones, but in the case of Samsung, it is quite different because most of the time, Samsung beats Google in terms of firmware update and released them even before the official announcement of Google. The same happened with the January 2023 security patch update. Samsung has served it in some Galaxy devices, including Galaxy Note 10 series, Galaxy S21 series, and Galaxy A73 5G even before the official bulletin of Google.
Samsung January 2023 security patch fixes security bugs
The January 2023 security patch update has several fixes, which Google and Samsung include. In detail, there are 52 patches added by Google which are marked as High priority. Along with these, Samsung has also included 20 other patches which are specially designed for its Galaxy devices.
As usual, Samsung offered more details for fixes related to software vulnerabilities, such as validating incorrect input in TelephonyUI that allowed attackers to configure the preferred call.
The patch also addresses a vulnerability of the NFC-related hardcoded encryption key and an access control vulnerability in telecommunications applications to prevent sensitive information leaks.
The January 2023 security update also fixes a vulnerability in the Samsung Knox service related to permissions or privileges. Also, it adds restrictions that prevent the protected folder container from remaining unlocked under certain conditions.
Moreover, Samsung, most of the time, gives some extra fixes with its new security patches depending on the reports of issues, and it reflects the company’s mentality towards its customer that how it wants to protect its customer’s data. So be ready to install the latest security update on your device. Your device may get the latest update by reading this article.
The Android January 2023 security patches are being deployed to all Samsung models supported by the monthly update program. The timing can vary as much depending on the smartphone model as the geographical location.
Samsung January 2023 security patch will rollout for these Galaxy devices
- Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip4, W23, W23 flip
- Galaxy S10 Lite
- Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 5G, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20+ 5G, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy Note10 Lite, Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Note20 5G, Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
- Enterprise Models: Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G, Galaxy A52s 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy Xcover Pro, Galaxy Xcover5, Galaxy Xcover6 Pro
After introducing the One UI 6.1 update to flagship tablets, including the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Tab S8 series, the fan edition tablets have also started getting the new update. The Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ are starting to get the UI 6.1 update.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ were spotted getting new updates in Europe and South Korea. More specifically, in South Korea, the update is spotted for the Wi-Fi variant, which is coming with the firmware version numbers X510XXU3BXE1 and X610XXU3BXE1, respectively.
Meanwhile, in Europe, the 5G variant of these devices is getting a new update with the firmware version number X*16BXXU3BXDG, respectively. For the Wi-Fi variant, the update is coming with the firmware version number X*10XXU3BXE1.
The One UI 6.1 update for Galaxy Tab S9 FE devices doesn’t bring any AI features, but even after that, the update provides some significant changes for the tablets. With the latest update, there are several new features, like copy and paste from one image to another, more accurate image clipping, and multiple customization features related to lock screen, alarm, calendar, and many more.
If you want to take advantage of new features, then you can now update your Galaxy Tab S9 FE series device to the latest version by following some simple steps: go to the system settings, then tap on the software update menu. If the update is available, tap on the download button, but some time it takes time to reach every unit, so you have to wait for some time.
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The Samsung One UI 6.1 update is one of the most appreciated updates ever and has started a new era of AI that will improve the overall performance of devices by applying it to several functions. All the new features in One UI 6.1 have arrived on many Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 4. Yes, you read that right. Samsung has already rolled out the latest major update to Galaxy Z Fold 4 devices, but only in limited regions, and is now gradually expanding to more regions.
Galaxy Z Fold 4 receives the One UI 6.1 update in Canada
Samsung has rolled out the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 in Canada. Users can easily identify the latest update by the firmware version number, F936WVLU4FXE3. As it is a major update, it is coming in a massive size of 2.8 GB. With the latest update, the device has the latest May 2024 security patch.
One UI 6.1 update: what’s new?
With the One UI 6.1 update, the company has provided several new features. The most notable features are those that are powered by Galaxy AI and enable users to use several utility functions, such as summarization, live translation, and many more. Along with this, there are several new features that allow users to do more customization on smartphones with different functionalities.
Installation
If you want to take advantage of all the new features and improvements, then you should update your Galaxy Z Fold 4 device to the One UI 6.1 update. If you are using the device in Canada, then you should start getting a new update notification, but if you haven’t received it yet, you can check it manually by going to the system settings.
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The Samsung One UI 6.1 update is one of the crucial updates for Galaxy devices. Through this update, the company has distributed many significant features and improvements for smartphones that level the user experience. The distribution has already begun in the United States, but it is gradually expanding to carriers.
Verizon units of Galaxy Z Fold3, Flip3, S21 FE, A54 updated to the One UI 6.1
With the latest development, several Galaxy devices have started receiving updates on the Verizon network. More specifically, the locked versions of the Galaxy S21 FE and Galaxy S21 FE (2022) are getting new versions with the firmware version numbers G990USQUAGXDE and G990U2SQU8GXDE, respectively. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are getting a new update with the firmware version numbers F926USQU5IXDB and F711USQU6IXDB, respectively.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy A54 is getting the same update with the firmware version number A546VSQU6CXDE. All these devices are getting the One UI 6.1 update with an older security patch as the April 2024 security patch.
For your information, the One UI 6.1 update has brought several new features to existing functionalities that will surely enhance the overall performance and stability of the devices. However, these devices, except the Galaxy A54, have received one Galaxy Ai feature in the form of a circle to search. Along with this, there are several other enhancements made to the devices. For full details, you can read this article.
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