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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.
Yesterday, Samsung published the May 2024 security patch details on its official SMR page. Now that the Galaxy S24 devices have received the update, the device users will be the first to experience the new security patch update.
The information indicates that the Galaxy S24 units are currently receiving the update in the US market, with plans to expand to other countries soon. Specifically, the ATT-locked variants of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones are receiving a May 2024 security patch update with the firmware version number S92*USQS2AXD3.
The May 2024 security patch is a part of Google’s Android security maintenance program, so don’t be too excited because it will be limited to bringing some security-related enhancements that are executed under the device backend. However, if the company has addressed any issues that directly link to the user end, then it is also possible that the update may address some other system issues as well.
According to the official documentation, the May 2024 security patch will bring more than 50 fixes, whereas Google has added 31 fixes that address issues related to the Android OS. Meanwhile, Samsung has also added 25 more fixes that eradicate the security vulnerabilities related to the Galaxy devices.
If you are using the US ATT-locked variant of the Galaxy S24 smartphone, you should update it to the latest version. To do that, you just need to go to the system settings and then tap on the software update. If you find that new update available, hit the download button.
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Samsung has recently published the May 2024 security bulletin on its official site. With this documentation, the company is not limited to sharing the software details but also refreshing the scope tab, where it mentions the devices that are eligible to get security updates according to the frequency.
For your information, Samsung has made three lists of devices: one list is named as the current monthly update, the second list includes the quarterly update devices, and the third list is the biannual security update devices. For starters, in the first list, all the devices mentioned are eligible to get updates every month, while the second list holds the devices that are eligible to get four updates per year, and the last one has the devices that are only eligible to get two updates per year.
Samsung follows the policy of giving security patch updates to certain years, so when the device reaches a limit, it is freely removed from the list, or if any device is running in the last year of its retirement, the company changes the frequency of them. The company will make a few changes with the latest May 2024 security patch.
Samsung removes these devices from the update list and also welcomes new ones
Samsung has made strict decisions in terms of its pre-decided software update policy. Now, with the fresh set of changes, the Galaxy A71, Galaxy A31, Galaxy A11, and Galaxy M11 are removed from the list. All four devices have reached their limit; the Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A31 were released back in 2020 with the eligibility of five years of software support, while other devices belonging to the budget range that were released in 2020 are only eligible to get four years of software support.
Apart from removing the device, the company has also welcomed some new devices, including the Galaxy C55 5G and the Galaxy M55 5G. The company has also changed the security of the Galaxy A52 4G (Enterprise model).
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Samsung has officially published the details of the upcoming May 2024 security patch update for Galaxy devices. For your information, with every new security patch update, the company aims to apply new codes that improve the device’s mechanism and make it able to work against external threats. Let’s explore how the May 2024 security patch will enhance the devices’ security.
Samsung One UI May 2024 security patch details
According to the documentation, the May 2024 security brought more than 50 fixes for resolving the issues in the internal functions. In detail, Google has included 31 patches, where 3 issues are addressed under the critical head, 27 issues are addressed under the high head, and 1 is categorized as moderate. For your information, all three heads represent the sensitivity of the issues. Apart from these, Samsung has also added 25 patches that will exclusively enhance the security of Galaxy devices.
Samsung added some more patches for Galaxy devices
As Google provided the patches according to the previously identified issues on the Android devices, Samsung is also doing the same but limitedly for its Galaxy devices. According to the information, there are 25 patches included that will fix several issues on the Galaxy devices. However, the Korean giant doesn’t provide full details about those fixes, but on the basis of the SVE details, the company will address several issues related to existing functions, including secure folders, cameras, bootloaders, DarManager services, and server authentication bypass vulnerabilities identified in several stock services.
Samsung May 2024 security patch-eligible devices
Along with the May 2024 security patch details, Samsung has also shared the scope of the devices eligible for Galaxy devices. In this list, there are some devices listed under the monthly security update eligible devices that will get the May 2024 security patch. Check out all the devices below:
- Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5, W23, W23 flip, W24, W24 flip
- Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Note20 5G, Galaxy Note20 Ultra, and Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
- Enterprise Models: Galaxy A52s 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy A54 5G, Galaxy A55 5G, Galaxy Xcover5, Galaxy Xcover6 Pro, Galaxy Xcover7