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May 2023 update improves SOS feature for Galaxy S22 and Galaxy A32 LTE in South Korea
Samsung is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy A32 LTE. The update includes the latest security fixes in the form of a May 2023 patch. In the last few days company has updated several devices which are eligible for the update.
Notably, the May 2023 security update for Galaxy S22 and Galaxy A32 LTE is now available in South Korea. Users who own Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra can identify the latest update by these firmware version numbers S901NKSU3CWE6, S906NKSU3CWE6 and S908NKSU3CWE6, respectively.
While Galaxy A32 LTE is getting the update with version number A325NKSU3DWE3, however, the same update is already available in other countries. In case you are from a country where the update doesn’t been reached yet, then don’t have to worry; it will soon be available on your device as well.
For other regions, the May 2023 security patch includes only security-related enhancements; in other words, the update includes over 70 patches that improved the overall performance and stability of the device.
Meanwhile, in Korea, the same update comes with a separate changelog it specifies the improvements to the system function, such as the Emergency SOS function now always active and the countdown function can be turned on or off. The location information accuracy related to emergency rescue has been improved.
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Apart from these, the update also brings stabilization code related to the terminal operation applied, and in the Google security patch application new stabilization code is now activated.
How to update
You should get a notification regarding the new update, and just tapping on it, you can easily install it on your device, but in any case, if you didn’t get notified about the update so you can also check the update manually by following the below steps:
- Go to the device settings
- Then click on the software updates button
- Now tap on download and install
- wait until the search is finished,
- If it shows the security update is available, tap on the install button,
- It will start downloading and get installed automatically.
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is the latest budget-friendly device from Samsung. It was launched back in December last year, and it came with Android 14 preinstalled. Now it is getting its first significant update in the form of One UI 6.1, and it will ultimately improve the utility of different pre-existing functionality.
As of writing, the locked unit of the Galaxy A15 5G has started getting new updates with the firmware version number A156USQU1BXDA. The One UI 6.1 update for this device hasn’t brought a new security patch and still uses the April 2024 patch level. The update is available on each network for locked variants and is expected to reach the unlocked variant in the next few days.
One UI 6.1 features
The One UI 6.1 feature will provide several new changes for the Galaxy devices; however, the update will not bring any Galaxy AI features, but it will provide a bunch of new features that will elevate the user experience. According to the official changelog, the latest update for the Galaxy A15 5G will get several new enhancements like battery protection, a clock, a gallery, a mobile network, and many more. For full details, you can check the official page.
If you want to use the latest changes for the devices, you will need to update the device to the latest version by simply clicking on the system software update through the system settings. However, if you don’t receive the update on your device, then you should wait for some time.
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The Samsung Galaxy S21 has recently grabbed the One UI 6.1 update, where it has received a new bunch of features that offer a level-up experience for the system’s users. The May 2024 security patch doesn’t bring any significant changes for the devices, but it will enhance their overall security.
The Galaxy S21 series gets a May 2024 patch in Europe
European units of the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra are getting new updates with the firmware version numbers G991BXXSBGXDH, G996BXXSBGXDH, and G998BXXSBGXDH, respectively. It comes in a software package of 285.08 MB. This is the first patch update that arrived after the One UI 6.1 update, so this update may bring some improvements for the better functioning of the devices.
May 2024 Security patch details
The May 2024 security patch brings more than 50 fixes. Google has introduced 31 patches that will enhance the Android system, and along with this, there are 25 extra patches introduced by Samsung that will improve the overall performance of the Galaxy devices to protect user data against external threats.
Installation
If you are using Galaxy S21 devices in Europe, then you should have started getting notifications about the update for your device, but as the update was spotted recently, it may take time to reach every device. Alternatively, you can also check the update manually by going to the software update via system settings.
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Earlier today, Samsung introduced the May 2024 security patch for the Galaxy S23 devices in the US. Now, with the latest development, the company has started rolling out the update for the European units and is expected to be available in more countries.
Notably, the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra devices are receiving the update with the firmware version numbers S911BXXS5CXDF, S916BXXS5CXDF, and S918BXXS5CXDF, respectively. With this update, you will not get any significant features for the devices but will improve their internal functioning.
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For your information, the May 2024 security patch comes with more than 50 patches introduced by Google and Samsung. More specifically, Google has introduced 31 patches to enhance the working of the Android OS against external threats, while Samsung has exclusively introduced 25 patches to enhance the functioning of the devices related to the Galaxy devices.
Apart from the security-related enhancements, the update may also bring some new features that will improve the stability and performance of the devices, so if you have faced any issues while using the smartphone at any point, you should check for the latest update.
If you are using the Galaxy S23 series devices in Europe, now you can update your device to the latest version just by going to the system update menu from the system settings. However, if you haven’t received the update yet, then wait for some time until it reaches every unit.
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