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Samsung releases March 2023 security patch for Galaxy S22, Note 20, and Z Flip 4 in the US
Samsung has rolled out new security patches for some of its flagship models in the US. The Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 4 are among the devices that are currently receiving the latest updates.
Galaxy S22 gets March 2023 security update in the US
The updates are being released for the Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. It is being rolled out in the United States with the latest security patches of March 2023. The firmware version S90USQS2CWB7 is being distributed for carrier-locked models on the US Cellular network, while the firmware version S90U1UES2CWB7 is being distributed for unlocked models. The new updates come with a fix for over 50 vulnerabilities, including critical and moderate-level issues that affect One UI. Among the vulnerabilities that have been fixed are issues related to the decon driver problem, which could allow an attacker to create a memory access error. There are also fixes for vulnerabilities related to Bluetooth, WLAN, and media frameworks. For more information on these updates, you can visit the Samsung website.
US carriers pushed March 2023 update for Galaxy Note 20
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra follow up and update with March 2023 security patch. The update is also available in the United States, starting with carrier-locked models with N98*USQS3HWB7 firmware. The news is basically the same as we talked about above for the Galaxy S22 series: among the security fixes, there are some critical level ones, so we recommend that you update as soon as possible. The update is currently available for US Cellular, Spectrum Mobile, Comcast, Xfinity Mobile, Sprint, and T-Mobile networks.
US Carrier-locked Galaxy Z Flip 4 gets March 2023 update
Similar update in distribution for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 starting with US Cellular carrier-locked models. The firmware is the F721USQS2CWB1, and it brings with it the March 2023 security patches we’ve seen above. As you can tell from the letters of the version, it is just a security update: nothing new regarding the features, but at most, some refinements instability.
Samsung March 2023 security patch: What they fix and which smartphones will receive them
Samsung has introduced the May 2024 security patch to the Galaxy device, initiating with the Galaxy S24 devices; however, the update hasn’t fully reached all the units available worldwide, but the company is expanding it rapidly to the remaining ones. Now, with the latest development, the company has started rolling out the update in the Australian region.
The Australian units of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are getting new updates with the firmware version numbers S921BXXS2AXD5, S926BXXS2AXD5, and S928BXXS2AXD5 sequentially.
The latest update for the Galaxy S24 series has only brought some security-related enhancements; you may not notice any visual effect on your device. However, if you have been facing any issues since updating the March software update, you should check out the latest update as it may provide fixes.
According to the official documentation, the May 2024 security patch will address more than 50 different system variabilities. More specifically, Google has introduced 31 fixes that will improve the functioning of the Android ecosystem; meanwhile, Samsung has also added 25 fixes for Galaxy devices exclusively.
Galaxy S24 users can now easily update the device to the May 2024 update by going to the software update menu manually in system settings. As the company has recently initiated the update in Australia, it is possible to take time to reach every unit, so keep patience.
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Samsung has a large number of Galaxy devices that are eligible to get the One UI 6.1 update, and to fulfill the update requirement, the company is constantly adding new devices to the list day by day. Today, a new Galaxy A series member, the Galaxy A73, has grabbed the update.
Notably, the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy A73 was spotted in Malaysia with the firmware version number A736BXXU7EXDC. The latest update for the Galaxy A73 doesn’t bring a new security patch as of May 2024. The update brought a lot of new features, so it comes with a massive software package of 2.6 GB.
For the Galaxy A73 device, Samsung hasn’t brought any Galaxy AI feature, but the latest update will surely bring some significant changes that will improve the overall device experience.
In a nutshell, the update has brought new enhancements for the gallery, bringing new features under the connect and sharing functionalities and many more customization options under the different functions.
If you are using the Galaxy A73 5G device in Malaysia, you can now update the device to the latest version by simply going to the software update menu through the system settings. But if you don’t find the update on your device yet, then you have to wait for some time until it is fully distributed to all units.
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Recently, Samsung has started releasing the One UI 6.1 to Galaxy Tab S9 FE series devices. Initially, the update for these devices was spotted in South Korea and some parts of Europe, but now, with the gradual expansion, the company is now serving the update for the devices belonging to the US.
Galaxy Tab S9 FE rolls out the One UI 6.1 update in the US.
Notably, the Wi-Fi variants of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ devices are getting the latest major update with the firmware version numbers X510XXU3BXE1 and X610XXU3BXE1, respectively. It is worth noticing that the update is still using the April 2024 security patch for the devices. It is expected that the 5G variant of the device will get the latest update in the next few days.
OneUI 6.1 features for Galaxy Tab S9 FE Series
The One UI 6.1 update for the Fan Edition tablets is coming with a lot of new features that will provide several new improvements for the existing functions that will level up the experience of editing images. Many new customization features have arrived for your devices that will provide a whole new experience.
Along with this, the update will also enhance sharing and bring more protection against external threats. It will also make changes in the functions related to Samsung Health and make improvements in different functions such as daily activity targets and improved cycle tracking.
Installation
If you are using the Wi-Fi variant of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE devices in the US, then you can now update your device to the One UI 6.1 software manually by going to the software menu through the system settings.
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