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Samsung rolls out May 2023 security update for several Galaxy devices in the US
Samsung has a large catalog of Galaxy devices which are available in different segments, from entry-level to flagship devices. The most common thing in these devices is the software update, which is timely updated according to the eligibility of the devices. So keeping the promise, the company has already released May 2023 update to many devices worldwide, but if we talk about the US, the case is different; many users are still waiting for the May 2023 update.
In the US, many flagship device users are waiting for the latest update; this is all happening due to carrier dependency, which means devices are directly dependent on affiliated carriers. However, the update is gradually expanding on all carriers.
At present, these Galaxy devices, including Galaxy S22, Galaxy S20, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, and Galaxy A23, are getting May 2023 update in the US; let us know about them in detail.
Galaxy S22 and Galaxy A23
Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy A23 are getting the update on the Verizon network. It is worth noticing that Galaxy S22 series devices have already received the update on some other carriers as well, such as T-Mobile, MetroPCS, Dish Wireless, and US Cellular network. Currently, the Verizon based Carrier locked Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra are getting the update with the version number S901USQS2CWE1, S906USQS2CWE1, and S908USQS2CWE1, respectively. The Galaxy A23 is getting the update with version number A236VSQS2BWE1.
Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Samsung never disappoints its customers and carefully updates all its eligible Galaxy devices even after three years. Now the company is rolling out May 2023 security update to two older foldable devices, including Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Flip 5G. Both of their devices are getting the update on both Carrier locked and carrier-unlocked variants.
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G locked variant is getting the update on two network carriers, including T-Mobile and Sprint, with firmware version number F916USQS2JWE4 and F707USQS4HWE1, respectively. And unlocked variant of these devices is getting the update with version numbers ( for Galaxy Z Fold 2) F916U1UES2JWE3 and (for Galaxy Z Flip 5G) F707U1UES4HWE1.
Meanwhile, unlocked variants of these devices are getting the update in several networks, including T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, Xfinity Mobile, MetroPCS, Spectrum Mobile, AT&T, Bluegrass Cellular, Cellular South US, Cricket Wireless, C-Spire, Dish Wireless, and Tracfone.
Galaxy S20 Series
Galaxy S20 is a now three-year-old device; Samsung has already completed the major update rollout session for the device. Currently, the device is only eligible for minor updates, which will be available in the form of security patches, so continuing the streak now, it is receiving the May 2023 security update. The update is now rolling out for both Carrier locked and unlocked variants.
The locked Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra are getting the update on two networks, including T-Mobile and US Cellular, with these firmware version numbers G981USQS4HWE1, G986USQS4HWE1, and G988USQS4HWE1 respectively.
While unlocked variants of Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra are getting the update with these version numbers G981U1UES4HWD5, G986U1UES4HWD5, and G988U1UES4HWD5 respectively.
The unlocked variant of the Galaxy S20 series is getting the update on several carriers, including T-Mobile, Verizon, Xfinity Mobile, MetroPCS, Spectrum Mobile, AT&T, Bluegrass Cellular, Cellular South US, Cricket Wireless, C-Spire, Dish Wireless, Sprint, Tracfone.
How to download May 2023 security patch on Galaxy smartphones
Whenever the update is available for your device, you will receive a notification; just tap on it ( it will redirect you to the software menu). Then you just have to “Download now,” and it will be started downloading and get installed automatically.
In case you don’t receive the notification yet or you have missed it, then you can also check manually whether the update is available on your device or not. To do so, just follow the below steps
- Go to the system settings
- Then tap on the software update menu
- Now tap on Download and Install option
- Wait until the search finished
- If it shows a new update available
- Then tap on download now.
Samsung has rolled out the June 2024 security patch for most of the devices; however, due to the availability of a large number of eligible devices, the company is still gradually expanding the update to more countries. Like the Galaxy A54, it has already grabbed the latest security patch in the US, and now it is getting the update in Europe and South Korea.
Notably, the June update for the South Korean units of Galaxy A54 devices is carrying the firmware version number A546SKSS5CXF2. Meanwhile, in Europe, the device is getting a new update with the firmware version number A546BXXS8CXF1. The latest update for the Galaxy A54 is coming in a software package of 275 MB. It means you will not get any new features.
June 2024 is one of the normal security patch updates, which aims to enhance the working of the devices. According to the official documentation, the June 2024 update brings nearly 60 fixes, where Google has included 37 fixes and Samsung brings 22 patches that are exclusively available for Galaxy devices.
Along with this, the update may also bring some new enhancements to the working of the devices, which will improve the overall performance of the devices. If you are having any issues while using the device, the update may address the issue as well.
If you are using the Galaxy A54 in Europe or South Korea, then you should update the device to the latest version by following these simple steps: First, go to the system settings, select the software update menu, and if it shows a new update available, tap on the download button to initiate the process.
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Samsung has already rolled out the June 2024 security patch for the Galaxy S21 FE devices, but as you know, the company hasn’t provided the update worldwide.
Earlier, the company introduced the update to several regions, including Europe and the USA. Now the update has reached Latin American countries.
The June 2024 update is live for the Galaxy S21 FE in these Latin American countries
Samsung has rolled out the June 2024 security patch update for the Galaxy S21 FE device in several Latin American countries, including Brazil, Panama, and Guatemala.
The update is coming with the firmware version number G990EXXS9FXE8. It is expected that more countries will get the update in the coming days.
June 2024 update: What’s new?
According to the official documentation, the June 2024 security patch gets nearly 60 fixes, and Google has introduced 37 patches that improve the internal functioning of Android devices to strengthen security.
Along with this, it also provides some more new enhancements, which allow users to get rid of the issues they faced after installing the last update.
So if you are also facing any issues, then you should update your device to the latest version. To do that, you just need to go to the system settings, then tap on the software update menu. If you find any new updates, then tap on the download button. If you don’t receive the update yet, then you have to wait for some, as it may reach all the units gradually.
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Yesterday, Samsung rolled out the June 2024 security patch update for the Asian units of Galaxy A55 devices. Now, moving forward, the company has started rolling out the update for the European and Indian units of the device.
The Galaxy A55 5G gets a new security patch within a week
Earlier this week, Samsung introduced the May 2024 security patch for the Galaxy A55 5G devices, which is not the ideal timing for the device because the device is listed under the monthly security update, so now that the device is back on track, the company has rolled out the new June 2024 security patch update within a week.
The Galaxy A55 5G is getting a fresh June 2024 update in Europe with the firmware version number A556BXXS3AXF2, while the India variant getting the update with version number A556EXXS3AXF3. The device gets a fresh set of patches, which will ensure that improves the overall performance.
Going into the details, the June 2024 security patch will provide nearly 60 fixes, whereas Google has introduced 37 patches that will enhance the Android internal system. Along with this, Samsung has also introduced 22 more patches that will improve the overall functioning of the devices.
If you are using the Galaxy A55 device in Europe and India, then you should start getting new update notifications about the update, but if you haven’t received any notification yet, then you should update your device to the latest version by going to the software update menu via system settings.
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