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Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy A53 5G getting March 2023 update in Australia and Canada
Samsung has started rolling out a new software update for Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy A53 5G. The new update comes with the latest security patch in the form of March 2023. It is a general security update that brings the all-around security of the device. Let’s know more about the update.
The March 2023 update doesn’t come with any new feature, but it has included over 60 patches that Google and Samsung include; in detail, there are 40 patches available by Google that targets the Android OS, while Samsung has also added 23 extra patches that resolve the vulnerabilities issues which are reported in Galaxy devices.
Users of Galaxy A53 devices in Canada can identify the update by the firmware version number A536WVLS4CWB8. While Galaxy A52 5G is getting the update by the firmware version number A526BXXU2EWB5 in Australia.
The Galaxy A53 was launched in march last year; it came with One UI 4.0, which is based on Android 12; later, the device received one more major update, Android 13, and recently the device got the support of new features with One UI 5.1. As Samsung has promised to give support at least three Android updates to midrange devices so it, which means the users can enjoy new Android updates up to Android 15.
The Galaxy A52 5G was launched in 2021, it was the most popular device of Samsung in the midrange segment, and it offers a lot of specifications that give true value for money. It came with Android 11 preinstalled later, the device received new Android updates, and currently, it is running on Android 13-based One UI 5.1, which is the latest update for Galaxy devices. It is expected that the device will get more Android updates in the future.
After introducing the April 2024 security patch update to many high-end Galaxy devices belonging to the Galaxy Z and S series, Samsung has now turned its focus towards the A series devices. In the latest development, it has started rolling out the update for the Galaxy A34 devices.
Initially, Samsung distributed the April 2024 security patch to the European units of the Galaxy A34 devices, carrying the firmware version number A346BXXS6BXD1. In the coming days, we anticipate the company to extend the update to additional units.
For your information, the April 2024 security patch is one of the standard security patches that doesn’t bring any new features but will provide some security-related enhancements that will improve the overall performance and stability of the devices.
According to the official documentation, the April 2024 update brings more than 40 fixes, and Google has added 27 fixes that address the issues found in the Android OS. Meanwhile, there are 17 more fixes added by Samsung that address the issues found in Galaxy devices exclusively.
Moreover, the update may also address some issues that cause your device to malfunction or other issues like app creep, lagging, etc., so if you are also facing any issues as mentioned, then you should update your device to the latest version.
If you are using the Galaxy A34 device in Europe, then you should start receiving notifications of the April 2024 update. To update the device, go to the software update menu via system settings. It is possible that the update hasn’t arrived on your device yet, so you just need to wait for some time.
Samsung has already served the April 2024 security patch for the Galaxy A53 devices, but it was limited to the USA. Now, with the expansion, the device has started getting the same update in Europe.
The Galaxy A53 is getting an April 2024 security patch update in Europe, carrying the firmware version number A536BXXS9DXD1. It is coming in a 242.54 MB software package. The update is currently spotted in some regions, and in the coming days, it will be available to all units in the next few days.
The April 2024 update provides the latest security patch that provides a bunch of security enhancements that assure that your Galaxy device will be protected against several external threats that can be dangerous. So if you are conscious of your data, it is mandatory 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.
If you are using the Galaxy A53 device in Europe, then you can now update the device to the April 2024 update by simply going to the system software update via the device’s main settings. If you haven’t received the update yet, then just wait. It takes time to reach every unit of the devices.
Samsung started distributing the April 2024 security patch at the end of March, and then it expanded gradually to more devices. It has already distributed the update to many Galaxy devices, whether they belong to high-end or midrange Galaxy devices,but due to server limitations, the update is not reaching every region. Now, with the latest development, Verizon has started rolling out the latest security patch to several Galaxy devices.
Verizon has made the April 2024 security patch update live for several Galaxy devices that are bound to its network. This includes the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy S21 FE (2022), Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3, and Galaxy A54 5G.
Verizon locked Galaxy devices getting the April 2024 update with these firmware numbers
- Galaxy Z Fold 3: F926USQS5HXD1
- Galaxy Z Flip 3: F711USQS6HXD1
- Galaxy S23: S911USQS2CXCN
- Galaxy S23+: S916USQS2CXCN
- Galaxy S23 Ultra: S918USQS2CXCN
- Galaxy S22: S901USQS4DXD1
- Galaxy S22+: S906USQS4DXD1
- Galaxy S22 Ultra: S908USQS4DXD1
- Galaxy S21: G991USQSAFXD1
- Galaxy S21+: G996USQSAFXD1
- Galaxy S21 Ultra: G998USQSAFXD1
- Galaxy S21 FE – G990U2SQS8FXD1
- Galaxy S21 FE (2022): G990U2SQS8FXD1
- Galaxy Note 20: N981USQS6HXD1
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: N986USQS6HXD1
- Galaxy A54 5G: A546 SQS6BXD1
For your information, the update has been spotted on the Verizon network, but it is expected that the update will be available on more carriers in the next few days. If you are using any of the devices mentioned in the above list, then you should start getting new update notifications. If you haven’t received it yet, you can also check it manually in your system settings.
It is worth noticing that the April 2024 update doesn’t bring any new features or innovations for the devices, but it will provide some enhancements under the settings, so you will get protection against external threats on the internet.