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Samsung Galaxy S23 gets massive camera update: What’s new
Samsung has recently launched its latest flagship device in the S series segment Galaxy S23, and it has introduced three modes as Galaxy S23 base, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra. There are many similarities between the base and Plus models, but the Ultra device has the highest specs that offer powerful performance and the brightest display ever. It is also worth noticing that the Korean giant has installed a higher-clocked version of the snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which also easily handles the big camera sensor introduced in Galaxy S23 ultra.
Apart from these good aspects, users who own Galaxy S23 devices have faced several issues which are occurring several problems in the camera. Many users have complained about it earlier, and now finally, Samsung has addressed it and given a proper update to fix it.
Samsung has rolled out a new update for Galaxy S23 devices. The update is currently available in Korea. It comes under April 2023 security patch with a file size of 922.88 MB. Users in Korea can identify the latest update for Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra by its build version numbers S911NKSU1AWC8, S916NKSU1AWC8 and S918NKSU1AWC8, respectively.
Galaxy S23 gets several improvements and fixes for the camera
According to the information, the latest update includes several improvements regarding the camera and gallery. A new function has been added to the gallery so you can delete photos immediately. For a smooth experience, the AF concept has been changed; not it lets you take photos even when the focus is not completely set, but in case if you want to shoot photos in full focus, you can also turn off this feature by going to the camera assistant settings and turn on the prioritized focus over speed toggle. After this update, the ultra-wide camera photography will be improved as it will improve the sharpness and added notice when shooting Ultrawide in low light.
Additionally, the update also includes some fixes which enhance the performance; in detail, it fixes a malfunction when shooting after Night mode off in low light after selecting shooting speed, and it also fixes the error occurring in face recognition after ending the video call via third party app, moreover, some the update also improved the stability of camera movements as well as improve line -shaped banding noise in the sky in the mid-low when shooting in the low-mid light, overall the OIS is now more stabilized.
- A function has been added to the gallery so that you can immediately delete photos that are being processed immediately after taking them with the camera.
- For faster photo taking, the AF concept has been changed so that when the user presses the shooting button, the user can take a photo even when the focus is not completely set.
However, if you want to shoot after completing Focus as before, please change the settings in the latest Camera Assistant.
※ Camera Assistant > Prioritize focus over speed (focus priority) On - Improved sharpness/flicker and added notice when shooting Ultrawide in low light indoors after setting Camera Video Mode > Super Steady On.
※ “To take a good Super Steady photo, I need more light.” - Fixed a phenomenon where a green line was displayed on the left side intermittently when shooting in the rear photo mode.
- Improved image stabilization when shooting with FHD60 after setting Auto FPS Off in rear video.
- Improved line-shaped banding noise in the sky in mid-low light when shooting high-pixel in low-mid light.
Optimized overall sharpness for high-pixel shooting and improved intermittent blurring through OIS stabilization. - Fixed a malfunction when shooting after Night Off in low light after selecting Shooting Speed > High Resolution > Speed Priority in Camera Assistant.
※ Camera Assistant > Shooting Speed > High Resolution > Select Speed Priority > Camera > Night Off or Scene Optimizer Off - Fixed an issue where face recognition could not be recognized intermittently after ending a 3rd party video call.
- Stability has been improved for camera movements introduced through other routes.
We are now at the end of April, but Samsung is still expanding the monthly update for the devices, even though it has rapidly distributed the update to almost all of them. This is due to server limitations, and now the company is rolling out the update for the Galaxy M33 5G and Galaxy A23 5G.
Notably, the Galaxy M33 5G and Galaxy A23 5G are getting an April 2024 security patch update with the firmware version numbers M336BXXS7DXD1 and A236BXXU5DXD6, respectively. With the latest update, these devices don’t get any significant changes but will enhance their security.
For your information, the April 2024 security patch update provides more than 40 fixes, whereas Google has added 27 fixes that address issues related to the Android OS. Meanwhile, Samsung has also added 17 more fixes that will improve the functioning of the Galaxy devices.
You can check for the latest update by going to the system software update via system settings. The April 2024 update will protect users against external threats that can harm important data and provide a seamless experience while using any feature.
If you haven’t received the update on your devices yet, then you should have to wait some more time. Sometimes it takes time to provide every unit of the device. However, once the update becomes available.
Samsung has recently introduced a new software update for multiple devices; however, initially it was spotted on the high-end devices belonging to the Galaxy S series and Galaxy Z series. Now, with the latest development, the company has started rolling out the update to several Galaxy A series devices.
According to the information, Samsung has made a significant software update live for the Galaxy A55, Galaxy A35, Galaxy A54, Galaxy A34, Galaxy A25, Galaxy A15 5G, and A15 4G. It is worth noting that the update has been detected in the European region and is expected to be limited to that only.
According to the latest update, the device will now support the 4G TDD band. However, Samsung has not provided any details about how this feature will benefit Galaxy device users. Based on my observations, it appears that the update will enhance stability and speed on the 4G network.
Here’s the build Numbers:
- Galaxy A55 5G – A556BXXU1AXC4
- Galaxy A35 5G – A356BXXU1AXBB
- Galaxy A34 5G – A346BXXU6BXD2
- Galaxy A25 5G – A256BXXU1AXC8
- Galaxy A15 5G – A156BXXU1AXC4
- Galaxy A15 4G – A155FXXU1AXC4
The company has stated that devices purchased in Germany and used in other countries, such as Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic, will not function in the 4G TDD band.
If you are using any of the above-mentioned smartphones in Europe, then you should start getting new updates. To install them on your device, simply go to the software update menu via the system settings, wait for the update, and then hide the download button that appears.
Samsung’s flagship device, the Galaxy S24, boasts all-new high-end hardware and software functionalities, but it still has some flaws, particularly in the camera department.
To improve the camera functionality, it has already introduced some updates, such as the April 2024 security patch update, which introduced many fixes and improvements. Now the company is planning to introduce one camera enhancement update.
Previously, the camera enhancement was supposed to be available with the May 2024 security patch update, but now, according to a popular tipter, @universeice, it is delayed and could be available for users in June.
However, there is no reason for the delay. Samsung might prefer to concentrate on rolling out the One UI 6.1 update to all eligible devices in May.
As of now, there is no information available about what will come with the camera enhancement update. Along with this, it may also include some new features that will improve the overall performance and security of the devices.