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Galaxy Z Flip 5G gets new improvements to Gallery and Camera functions with April 2023 update
Samsung has now rolled out a new security update for the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. According to the official documentation, the device belongs to the monthly update category, which makes it eligible for regular monthly security updates. This update is also the same as usual security updates, but this time Samsung has added some new features for the device, let’s understand it in detail.
Samsung improves Camera and Gallery functions of Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Samsung has now rolled out a new update for the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. According to the changelog, the update brings improvements to the Camera and Gallery. And we can expect the Image Clipper feature which was exclusively available for the Galaxy S23, but after installing, you will use the same functionality on your device. To learn more about the Image Clipper function, click here.
Apart from these, the update also includes some new patches that improve the overall security of the device. Users who own Galaxy Z Flip 5G can identify the latest update by the firmware version number F707BXXU8JWD1. The update is currently rolling out in Australia.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5G was introduced back in 2020; the device was the first generation of the foldable device; Samsung launched it with Android 10 preinstalled, then it received three more major updates, and currently, it is running on the Android 13, the device has also received its last skin update in the form of One UI 5.1. Now the device is no longer eligible to grab further Android updates; however, it still receives new updates in the form of security patches in the coming days.
Users who own Galaxy Z Flip 5G are getting the update through OTA. So you should receive a notification of the update, and you can easily update the device just by going through the notification. Alternatively, you can also install the update by following the below steps.
How to install
- Go to System settings
- Then choose the software update option
- Now touch on the download and install button
- Here wait until the search finish
- Now if it says new update available, hit the Download button
- It will start downloading and will be installed automatically.
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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.