Firmware
Verizon Galaxy S23, S20 FE, Fold 2/3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 receive March 2023 update in the US
Being the largest manufacturer of smartphones, Samsung is also ahead in software updates; after releasing the One UI 5.1 update to eligible devices, the company has started the March 2023 update and rolled out the update on many devices. Due to carrier restrictions, the Korean giant has slowed down its speed of updates in the US.
Notably, the carrier-locked variant of Galaxy S20FE, Galaxy S23, Galaxy Note20, and Galaxy Z series devices are now getting the March 2023 update on the Verizon network, which means users who own the above-mentioned devices that are affiliated with the Verizon network will get the update.
The Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra devices are getting the update with version numbers S911USQS1AWBL, S916USQS1AWBL and S918USQS1AWBL, respectively. The Galaxy S20 FE gets the update with version number G781VSQS7HWB6.
Meanwhile, the foldable screen phones are receiving an update with different firmware version numbers. Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Fold 2 are getting the update with the numbers F926USQS3FWC1 and F916USQS2JWC1, respectively, while Galaxy Z Flip 3 is receiving the same update with version number F711USQS4FWC1.
Samsung served March 2023 security update for carrier-unlocked Galaxy Z Flip 5G in the US
The latest update brings the common security fixes, which are packed with March 2023 security patch; for starters, March 2023 is a minor update that brings several fixes that improve the overall security of the devices and bring more stability to the built-in functions. To know more about the update, kindly review our previous article, which is dedicated to the March 2023 update.
T-Mobile & Sprint Galaxy S20, and Z Flip 5G get March 2023 update in the US
Moreover, the update is now released for the devices affiliated with the Verizon network, but it may take some time to reach every device; however, you will be notified at the time of availability by the system notification. Alternatively, you can also check the update by going through the system settings and then tapping on the software update. If the update is available, you can easily update it from there.
Firmware
Unlocked Galaxy S21 FE Gets April 2024 Security Update, One UI 6.1 Wait Continues in the US
Samsung Galaxy users with eligible One UI 6.1 devices are eagerly waiting for the update, but the company has decided to install the April 2024 security patch before the significant One UI update. So, the Galaxy S21 FE also started getting an April 2024 security patch update in the US.
The unlocked unit of the Galaxy S21 FE started getting an April 2024 security patch update with the firmware version number G990U1UESAFXD1. With the latest update, the company has made some security-related enhancements that strengthen the security mechanisms of the devices. Previously, in some Latin American countries, the device had already received the update.
If you are a fan of the One UI features, don’t be too excited; the latest update for the Galaxy S21 FE doesn’t bring any significant features for the devices. But if you are one of those users who always worries about the security of personal data, then you should update your device to the latest version.
However, the Galaxy S21 FE is eligible to get One UI 6.1, so you just need to wait for some time. The Korean giant will provide the next One UI update to the device in the next few weeks. With the One UI 6.1 update, Galaxy S21 FE users may get some useful AI features that will enhance the overall user experience of the devices.
Coming to the April 2024 security patch, if you are using the unlocked version of the Galaxy S21 FE in the US, then now you can install the latest security patch update on your device via the software update menu from the system settings.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has grabbed the April 2024 security patch on the Verizon network, and now the device is getting the same update on more carriers. The Korean giant has also rolled out the update for the device outside of the US.
The Galaxy S20 FE is getting a new update with the firmware version number G781USQSFHXD1. Specifically, AT&T, Dish, Metro PCS, Sprint, and T-Mobile have all reported seeing it. In the coming days, the company is likely to roll out the update to all eligible devices.
For your information, the April 2024 update is part of Google’s Android security maintenance program, which aims to enhance the overall security of the devices. Going into details, the latest software will address more than 40 fixes, with Google adding 27 fixes and Samsung adding 17 more exclusively for Galaxy devices.
Moreover, the latest update may also bring some more improvements for the devices and enhance their overall performance and stability. If you are experiencing issues while using any of your device’s functions, you should update your device to the most recent version.
If you are using the locked version of the Galaxy S20 FE device in the US, then the update should be live for your device. To install it, follow these simple steps: First, go to the system settings and open the software update menu. If you see a new update available, tap on the download button.
Earlier, Samsung rolled out the April 2024 security patch update for the Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy S20 FE devices. But it was limited to some regions, and moving forward, it is gradually expanding to more units. The latest development shows that these devices are receiving April 2024 security patch updates in the US.
Notably, the update is live for the Verizon-locked versions of the Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy S20 FE with the firmware version numbers S711USQS3CXD2 and G781VSQSDHXD2. The April 2024 update brings some security-related enhancements for the devices. It is expected that unlocked units of these devices may also get the update in the next few days.
If you are a fan of the One UI features, don’t be too excited; the latest update for the Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy S23 FE doesn’t bring any significant features for the devices. But if you are one of those users who always worries about the security of personal data, then you should update your device to the latest version.
The April 2024 update offers the most recent security patch, incorporating numerous security improvements to safeguard your Galaxy device from various potentially harmful external threats. So, if you are concerned about your data, it is necessary to keep the device up to date.
Along with the security improvements, the update may also provide some extra improvements that will enhance the overall performance and stability of the devices. So, to take advantage, you can now update your device to the latest version.