Firmware
T-Mobile sending a new firmware to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4/ Fold3/ Flip4/ Flip3/ Galaxy S21 Series
Samsung has updated its devices with Android 13 as per the timeline and initially introduced the update to the high-end devices of the S series and Z series segment in several regions. If we talk about the timeline of the update, it started with the Galaxy S22 device and then expanded to other flagships and mid-rangers. Currently, the Korean giant is busy distributing the January 2023 security update, and it is gradually rolling out to Galaxy smartphones and tablets.
However, on the other hand, in the US market, the carrier-locked variant of some Galaxy devices, including Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Fold 3, Z Flip 4, Flip 3, and Galaxy S21 series, is receiving one month older firmware in the form of December 2022 security patch. As of now, these devices are getting the latest update on the T- Mobile network.
Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Fold 3
Samsung has introduced these devices as the latest generation of the foldable smartphone Galaxy Z Fold 4 was released in 2022 and comes with Android 12 on board; the predecessor device is one year older and was introduced in 2021 and comes with Android 11 preinstalled. However, both of the devices received the Android 13 at the starting week of January 2023; now, the devices are quickly receiving one more firmware update in the form of a December 2022 security patch. Users can identify the new update with version numbers F936USQU1BVL7 and F926USQS2EVKE for Galaxy Fold Z 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 3, respectively.
Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Flip 3
Samsung introduced Galaxy Flip series devices to capture the market of users who want foldable screen devices but with small screen sizes, and the strategy is working, so the company has released more devices; the latest ones are Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Flip 3. If we talk about software updates, then Samsung is treating all its foldable devices in the same way. These devices are also getting the update at the same time as the fold devices series. At present, The December 2022 update is available for the devices which are affiliated with the T- Mobile devices; the update carries a new firmware version number F721USQU1BVL9 and F711USQS3EVKE for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Flip 3, respectively.
Galaxy S21 series
Galaxy S21 series was Samsung’s flagship series of the year 2021, but as time passed, the company released one more device in the past year as Galaxy S22, and for the current year, Samsung is all set to introduce the latest generation of Galaxy S, it is estimated that you will see the Galaxy S23 device in the market from the mid-Feb. However, Samsung remembers its previous devices; the company has updated the Galaxy S21 devices with Android 13 and also dropped two more updates as security patches in some regions. But on some networks in the US, the locked variant of the Galaxy S21 is now receiving the December 2022 update in January month. The update is currently rolling out on the T-mobile network. Users can identify the latest update by the firmware version number G991USQU5DVL9, G996USQU5DVL9, and G998USQU5DVL9 for the Galaxy S21 general, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra, respectively.
December 2022 security update details
The December 2022 security update includes several bug fixes which are related to the device performance and stability, and according to the information, the update resolves 90+ security vulnerabilities; Google has included 80 patches which are available for all android phones, while Samsung has also added 13 more patches which are exclusively available for Galaxy devices.
Moreover, the December 2022 security update doesn’t bring any features; it is a regular monthly update that Samsung provides for its Galaxy devices; you should download the latest update to enhance the security of the device.
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.