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Samsung rolls out May 2023 security update for Canadian users
Being the largest manufacturer of Android devices, Samsung has next-level dominance in the Android market; along with that company is working tremendously to push new updates for its devices. The company provides two types of important updates; one includes new kin improvements and a feature known as One UI, while the other one includes monthly updates, which come with fixes that improve the overall security of devices.
Now as we are in ending of the month, we have observed that Samsung has already updated several Galaxy devices with May 2023 security patch. However, the company has its smartphones in different countries where some devices are still left, like Canada. Samsung has now rolled out the update for Various Galaxy devices, including Galaxy S22, Galaxy S20, Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy A53, and Galaxy A52.
Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G, Galaxy Flip 3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Samsung has now rolled out May 2023 security update for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G, and Galaxy Z Flip 5G with these firmware version numbers F926WVLS3FWE1, F711WVLS4FWE1, and F707WVLS4HWE2 sequentially. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G have got two major Android updates, including Android 12 and Android 13 sequentially. Previously these devices were eligible for only three major updates but worth last year’s policy change, Samsung had an Android update one year more for these devices, which means they will get the new Android updates till 2025.
One UI 6.0 Beta Update: These Samsung Galaxy smartphones can get it first
While Galaxy Z Flip 5G was launched back in 2020, the device is now almost three years old and comes with Android 10 on board; it has already completed its update cycle and now running on Android 13; however, it will get some more security updates like this.
Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S20
Last year, Samsung introduced Galaxy S22 as its flagship device; with this, Samsung has also promised to give new updates for the device; for information, the device is eligible for at least four Android updates and five-year security updates. Therefore, it is now running on Android 13 and will get more updates like this.
The Galaxy S20 is now a three-year-old device; at the time of release, it was only eligible for three Android updates, so after completing a major rollout session, the device is stuck with Android 13 and One UI 5.1, and now it will be no longer eligible for any further Android update. However, the phone is still eligible for small security updates, like now it is getting the May 2023 security update.
The Canadian Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra are getting the May 2023 security update with these firmware version numbers S901WVLS2CWE1, S906WVLS2CWE1, and S908WVLS2CWE1, respectively.
Meanwhile, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra are grabbing the update with version numbers G981WVLS4HWD2, G986WVLS4HWD2, and G988WVLS4HWD2 sequentially.
Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A52
Samsung Galaxy A series includes midrange smartphones, some of which belong to the premium range after the flagship devices of Galaxy Z and Galaxy S. Most of the time, the company updates the Galaxy A series immediately after the flagships. Currently, the Korean giant is updating two popular Galaxy A series devices, including Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A52 5G devices with firmware version numbers A536WVLS5CWE2 and A526WVLS8EWD2. The latest update includes the May 2023 security update that brings several fixes that aim to.
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.
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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.
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Samsung brings the LTE TDD band support for these Galaxy devices in Europe via software update
Samsung has rolled out the second April 2024 update, which provides support for the new LTE TDD band. Several devices, including the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S22, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy S23 FE, and Galaxy A54, have spotted the update in Europe as of writing. As per the changelog, it seems that the new feature, the 4G LTE TDD band, may be exclusively available for the European region.
Samsung Galaxy Phones get LTE TDD Band Support in Europe
Samsung, on the other hand, doesn’t explain the release of this update or its purpose, but it’s possible that the company will do so in the coming days.
As per the observation, the update seems to provide a boost to network connectivity on LTE. In simple words, the update may aim to enhance network connectivity by stabilizing the speed of the internet while connecting to the 4G network.
According to the changelog, it is worth noting that Galaxy users who purchase their smartphone in Germany will not be able to use 4G networks on TDD band connections in other countries, including Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic.
If you are using the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S22, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy S23 FE, and Galaxy A54 in Europe, then you should start getting new updates. To install them on your device, simply go to the software update menu via the system settings, wait for the update, and then hide the download button that appears.