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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G gets One UI 5.1 update in the US
Samsung has recently rolled out the latest One UI update in the form of One UI 5.1, and it is the latest upgrade of skin that includes new features which enhance the utility of the device. Having a large catalog of the device now, the company is updating some remaining devices. Now the Galaxy A14 5G is getting the new One UI 5.1 update.
Currently, the Carrier locked variant of Galaxy A14 5G is getting the update on two carriers, including Verizon and US Cellular. The Verizon-affiliated unit is receiving the update with version number A146USQU2BWD4, while the US Cellular-affiliated unit is getting the update with firmware version number A146USQU2BWD1. The latest update also includes the April 2023 security update, which enhances the overall security of the device.
One UI 5.1 update brings new enhancements for the Galaxy A14 5G
The One UI 5.1 update has brought many big improvements for flagship-level devices, but the Galaxy A14 5G comes with some fewer features. According to the changelog, the update includes several enhancements for many system-level apps, including Gallery, Multitasking, weather, and Samsung Internet. Apart from these, the update includes a battery widget, as well as now you can take fun pictures and videos with up to three friends.
Samsung One UI 6.0 Expected Release Schedule for Galaxy Devices
The Galaxy A14 is the latest smartphone of Samsung; it is one of the best mid-range devices, which is powered by Exynos 1330, and for other variants, it comes with MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700, which is specially designed for budget-friendly smartphones. The device came with Android 13-based One UI 5 core; it is expected to get at least two major updates in the future.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ and Galaxy Tab A9+ are the latest tables in their lineups. The Korean giant introduced them last year, and both tablet series came with Android 13. Later, they will have already received a major update in the form of Android 14. Now, following the software update policy, both of the devices are getting the April 2024 security patch update.
The locked variants of the Galaxy Tab S9+ and Galaxy Tab A9+ are getting the April 2024 security patch update with the firmware version numbers X218USQS1BXD1 and X818USQS2BXD2, respectively. The Verizon network has received the update for these devices as of writing.
According to the information, the April 2024 security patch is a standard security patch that doesn’t bring any special changes that could impact the experience of the devices, but it will provide some enhancements that could improve the security of the devices.
For your information, the security patch updates may bring some other enhancements that will improve the overall performance and stability of the devices. Apart from this, the update may fix other issues that occurred in the last update for the devices. So, if you are also suffering from any kind of issue, then you should update the Galaxy device to the latest firmware version.
If you are using the Galaxy Tab S9+ and Galaxy Tab A9+ devices locked to the Verizon network, then you can now easily update your device to the latest version by going to the software update menu through the system settings.
After introducing the April 2024 security patch update to flagship device tables, including the Galaxy Tab S9 series and the Galaxy Tab S9 FE series, the company has now started rolling out the update to older tablets, including the Galaxy Tab S7 series.
Notably, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ are getting the update with the firmware version number DXD1 (last letters). With the latest update, the drive is getting some enhancements for security, which will make the device less vulnerable to external threats.
Going to the details, Google has added 27 patches that will improve the overall security of the Android OS. Along with this, Samsung has also added 17 more patches that exclusively improve Galaxy devices’ functionality.
Moreover, the update has also brought some extra improvements that will boost the performance and stability of the devices. If you are having any issues since updating the last update, then the latest update may address them and provide a more seamless experience.
If you are using the Galaxy Tab S7 series devices in Europe or Latin American countries, you should start getting the update notification. You can also check the update manually from the software update menu via system settings.
Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab S7 series back in 2020. The device came with Android 10; later, it grabbed three more major updates; and with Android 13, it is no longer eligible to get any new major updates, but it is still eligible to get some more security patch updates for at least this year.
Samsung has rolled out the April 2024 security patch update to several units of the Galaxy Tab S9 in many countries, and now the fan edition devices have also started getting the same update and were initially spotted in the US.
Notably, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE is getting updates for both WiFi and 5G variants. More specifically, the 5G variant of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE is receiving the update with the firmware version X518USQS3BXD2. It is spotted on several networks, including Verizon, T-Mobile, MetroPCS, and US Cellular. Meanwhile, the Wi-Fi variants of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ are grabbing the update with the firmware version numbers X510XXS3BXD6 and X518USQS3BXD2, respectively.
The latest update for the Galaxy Tab S9 FE will be the April 2024 security patch, which doesn’t bring any significant changes but will provide some security-related changes that will enhance the overall security mechanism of the devices, so if you are concerned about your device’s security, you should keep your device up-to-date with the latest security patch.
Moreover, the latest update for the device may also bring some more improvements that could enhance the overall performance and stability of the devices. If you faced any issues in the last update, then you should also go for the update; it may fix that issue.
If you are using the Galaxy Tab S9 FE in the US, now you can check the latest update for the device by simply following these steps: Go to the system settings, then select software update. Here, tap on the download and install option and wait until it finishes searching to see if the update is available, then tap on the download button.