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Carrier-locked Galaxy S21 and Galaxy A52 5G get May 2023 update in the US
The latest May 2023 security update is now available for the Galaxy S21 series device and Galaxy A52 5G device. The update doesn’t include any innovation for the machines, but being one of the monthly security updates, it comes with some security fixes. Let me know more about it.
The latest update is rolling out for Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra and comes with version numbers G991USQS6EWD5, G996USQS6EWD5, and G998USQS6EWD5 sequentially. The Galaxy A52 5G is getting the update with version number A526USQS8EWE2.
It is worth noting that the May 2023 security update is currently rolling out or locked variant, so users who are using the Galaxy S21 series and Galaxy A52, which are affiliated with specific carriers, will get the update. As of now, the update is now available on two networks, including Xfinity (Comcast) and US Cellular, sequentially.
As per the official documentation, Samsung has listed all these devices, including Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra, and Galaxy A52, in the monthly security update list. It indicates that these devices will get new security updates each month.
The Galaxy S21 was introduced back in 2021; it came with Android 11, which was the latest OS of that time. Samsunsung has introduced the Galaxy S21 in two variants based on processors, including Exynos 2100 and Qualcomm 888. Apart from these, Samsung has promised to give five-year software support.
Meanwhile, Galaxy A52 5G was also launched back in 2021, it was Samsung‘s midrange smartphone, and the company has packed this device with Android 11. However, Samsung has promised to give at least three major updates to the device and five-year security updates. Which means you will get the update up to 2026.
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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.