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One UI 5.1 landed in Canada for Galaxy A52 5G, A71, and Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Samsung is now rolling out the One UI 5.1 update for three more smartphones, including Galaxy A71, Galaxy A52, and Galaxy S20 FE. However, these devices have already received the One UI 5.1 update in different countries. Notably, the Korean giant is now expanding the One UI 5.1 update in Canada. Let’s know more about it, according to the device.
Galaxy A52 5G
The Galaxy A52 users in Canada are grabbing the One UI 5.1 update with firmware version numbers A526WVLU7EWB5. The device was released in 2021 and came with Android 11; later, it received two more Android updates, and with the latest update, the device is currently running on One UI 5.1 based on Android 13. The Galaxy A52 5G is available in a budget-friendly price range, so it is not clear that the device will get more Android updates; however, the security updates are confirmed and will be available in the coming days.
Galaxy A71
The Galaxy A71 is now a four-year-old device that came back in 2019. It was packed with Android 10, which was the latest Android of that time, as Samsung follows the policy of three Android updates then, so the device has received the new Android updates, and currently, the device is running on Android 13, now Samaaung has introduced new One UI update in the form of One UI 5.1. Currently, the update is rolling out in Canada; users who own the device can identify the latest update by its firmware version number A715WVLU4EWB6.
Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Samsung is also updating the Galaxy S20 FE 5G with One UI 5.1 in Canada. The update comes with firmware version number G781WVLU7HWB4; this will be the last major update for the device because the Galaxy S20FE 5G was launched back in 2020 and comes with Android 10. Samsung has promised to give support for up to three Android updates; currently, the device is running on Android 13. However, it will get more software updates in the form of security patches.
The latest update also brings the support of a new security patch in the form of March 2023; this security patch aims to fix over 60 security vulnerabilities. Moreover, with this patch, your device will get strong security support.
Meanwhile, the One UI 5.1 update brings several new improvements and features which are included under several systems-level apps; it is worth noticing that the company has introduced new features in Camera and Gallery. Moreover, all three devices will not get the exact working features as mentioned in the changelog because of hardware limitations. To get more information about each feature of one UI 5.1, click here.
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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.