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Samsung sending January 2023 security update for Galaxy S20 in Europe
Samsung is expanding the January 2023 security update for the Galaxy S20 devices, while Samsung has updated earlier two S series devices, including Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S21 series devices, in different regions. The Korean giant has also served the Android 13 update to these devices Globally.
As of now, the Galaxy S20 series devices have received an update in several European countries. However, the update will soon be available in other regions. The LTE variant of the Galaxy S20 device has received the January 2022 security update with version numbers G980FXXSFGWA7 and G985FXXSFGWA7 for Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+, respectively. The Galaxy S20 Ultra has version number G988BXXSFGWA7.
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The January 2023 update is a regular monthly update which is provided by Google for Android devices. The update includes several types of patches which fix the security vulnerabilities issues. In the case of Galaxy devices, Samsung is also pushing some patches which resolve the issues regarding the functioning of the device.
According to the Samsung documentation, Google has added 52 patches that address the issues regarding the Android operating system. The Korean giant has also included 20 patches targeting the Galaxy devices’ vulnerabilities.
Moreover, you should download the latest security update on your device because, with the new update, your device will be more secure and get ready to fight against external threats that may be dangerous to your privacy.
Samsung has already started rolling out the May 2024 security patch for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, but it was limited to the unlocked version. Now, with the latest development, the update has been spotted on several locked variants.
As of writing, the May 2024 security patch has been spotted for Verizon-locked devices. Users who own the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 bound to the Verizon network can identify the latest update by these firmware version numbers, F946USQS3CXE3 and F731USQS3CXE3, respectively.
The May 2024 security patch doesn’t bring any new features, but it will provide enhancements for the security of the devices. According to the official documentation, it will bring more than 50 fixes. Google has introduced 31 patches that will enhance the Android system, and along with this, there are 25 extra patches introduced by Samsung that will improve the overall performance of the Galaxy devices to protect user data against external threats.
Moreover, if you are having any issues while using any function on the device, then you should update the device. It will fix the issues and enhance the device’s performance and stability.
If you want to update your device to the latest version, then just follow these simple steps: Forest, go to the system settings, select the software update menu, and here touch the download and install option. If it shows a new update available, then tap on the download button.
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Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is the latest budget-friendly device from Samsung. It was launched back in December last year, and it came with Android 14 preinstalled. Now it is getting its first significant update in the form of One UI 6.1, and it will ultimately improve the utility of different pre-existing functionality.
As of writing, the locked unit of the Galaxy A15 5G has started getting new updates with the firmware version number A156USQU1BXDA. The One UI 6.1 update for this device hasn’t brought a new security patch and still uses the April 2024 patch level. The update is available on each network for locked variants and is expected to reach the unlocked variant in the next few days.
One UI 6.1 features
The One UI 6.1 feature will provide several new changes for the Galaxy devices; however, the update will not bring any Galaxy AI features, but it will provide a bunch of new features that will elevate the user experience. According to the official changelog, the latest update for the Galaxy A15 5G will get several new enhancements like battery protection, a clock, a gallery, a mobile network, and many more. For full details, you can check the official page.
If you want to use the latest changes for the devices, you will need to update the device to the latest version by simply clicking on the system software update through the system settings. However, if you don’t receive the update on your device, then you should wait for some time.
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The Samsung Galaxy S21 has recently grabbed the One UI 6.1 update, where it has received a new bunch of features that offer a level-up experience for the system’s users. The May 2024 security patch doesn’t bring any significant changes for the devices, but it will enhance their overall security.
The Galaxy S21 series gets a May 2024 patch in Europe
European units of the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra are getting new updates with the firmware version numbers G991BXXSBGXDH, G996BXXSBGXDH, and G998BXXSBGXDH, respectively. It comes in a software package of 285.08 MB. This is the first patch update that arrived after the One UI 6.1 update, so this update may bring some improvements for the better functioning of the devices.
May 2024 Security patch details
The May 2024 security patch brings more than 50 fixes. Google has introduced 31 patches that will enhance the Android system, and along with this, there are 25 extra patches introduced by Samsung that will improve the overall performance of the Galaxy devices to protect user data against external threats.
Installation
If you are using Galaxy S21 devices in Europe, then you should have started getting notifications about the update for your device, but as the update was spotted recently, it may take time to reach every device. Alternatively, you can also check the update manually by going to the software update via system settings.
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