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Image Clipper feature now arrived on Galaxy Z Flip 5G in the US
Samsung unveiled a very anticipated feature, Image Clipper, in Galaxy S23, and later the company took the decision to expand the feature to more Galaxy devices. The company has included this feature with the April 2023 security update; however, this is only available for select devices, and now it is coming to Galaxy Z Flip 5G.
The April 2023 security update for Galaxy Z Flip 5G is now available for both of the variants, including carrier locked and unlocked. For the locked variant of Galaxy Z Flip 5G, the update is rolling out on T-Mobile and Sprint networks. More carriers will release the update soon.
Meanwhile, the unlocked variant of Galaxy Z Flip 5G is getting the new update on several networks, including T-Mobile, MetroPCS, Verizon, Xfinity Mobile, Spectrum Mobile, AT&T, US Cellular, Cricket Wireless, Cellular South US, Bluegrass Cellular, and Sprint.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5G is currently enjoying monthly security updates with a frequency of one update per month, but as per Samsung’s past strategy, which company reduce the frequency of the software updates. So it might be possible that this device also demoted to quarterly updates from the next year.
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Users who own carrier-locked units affiliated with the above-mentioned network can identify the latest update by the firmware version number F707USQU4HWD1. The unlocked variant of Galaxy Z Flip 5G is getting the update with firmware version number F707U1UEU4HWD1.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5G is one of the oldest foldable devices, which was released back in 2020. It was equipped with Android 10. Later it received three more Android updates, and currently, it is running on Android 13. With Android 13, the device is now no longer eligible for any further major updates; however, it will continue to receive some minor software updates that will come with some security-related enhancements.
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.
Usually, Samsung Galaxy devices are always ahead in getting new updates, but when it comes to the Google system update, there is no assurance when the latest update will come for the devices. This happens due to Google’s server limitations. For instance, the Galaxy S24 has received the January 2024 system update lately, but now Google is back on track and has started rolling out the April 2024 system update on ideal timing.
Google Play System April 2024 Update for Samsung Galaxy Phones
Last week, Google started rolling out the Play System update for Android devices, and now it has started expanding the update to Galaxy devices. For your information, with every new Play System update, the search giant provides some enhancements for Android devices through its built-in application upgrades.
With the April 2024 Play system update, Google has introduced some new changes under Google Play services. According to the changelog, under Account Management, if you are a supervisor user, you will be able to use a new dashboard to view parental control settings for wearables. This indicates that the April 2024 play system update is also available for the Wear OS.
Along with this, it introduces a new feature for smartphone users: the ability to connect with your contacts immediately after setting up your new phone. Additionally, the update also brings a new update for the Galaxy Play Store. For more clarification, you can check the official April 2024 system update changelog.
Google Play system update: April 2024 official changelog
Google Play Services v24.14 (2024-04-10)
Security and privacy
- [Phone] Find My Device can locate your powered-off device.
Support
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now select a plan offer and activate an eSIM in Device Plans.
Wallet
- [Phone] Bug fixes for wallet-related services.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now use your Hong Kong Octopus Card in your wallet.
Google Play Services v24.13 (2024-04-03)
Support
- [Auto]: New developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support related processes in their apps.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get notifications whenever your cards are updated and when a new virtual card is ready for use.
Google Play Store v40.4 (2024-04-01)
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll have an improved installation experience when you get a prompt to download your official apps and games on Google Play.
Firmware
April 2024 update is live now for South Korean units of Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5
Samsung has already introduced the April 2024 security patch update to several units of Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 devices. Earlier, these devices had already grabbed the update in several regions, including the US, and now both of the foldables have started getting the latest security patch update in South Korea.
Users who own the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 can identify the latest update by the firmware version numbers F946NKSS1CXD1 and F731NKSS1CXD1, respectively. With the latest update, it doesn’t bring any significant improvements for the devices, but it will provide some enhancements to the system.
The April 2024 update will ensure users are protected against external threats that can harm important data, and it will also give a seamless experience of the device while using any feature, so if you want to get the latest update, you can check the update by going to the system software update via system settings.
Moreover, the latest update may also provide some new features that will improve the working of the devices, so in that case, it may help you get rid of the problem. It is worth noticing that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 have revived the One UI 6.1 software in the last update, where users have faced some problems regarding the different features, so if you want to improve them, then you should try the latest update.