Firmware
Samsung releases July 2023 update for carrier-locked Galaxy Note 20, Fold2, Fold 4, Flip 4, and Galaxy S22 in the US
A couple of days ago, the Korean Giant released the new Android July 2023 patch firmware. This update aims to improve its devices’ security by implementing the latest security patches.
After ushering in the release cycle on the 2023 and 2022 flagships, the virtuous South Korean giant has begun to spread the update on Note devices and now also on the flagships and fold-tables of previous generations.
Verizon released July 2023 patch for Samsung Galaxy S22, Fold 4, Flip 4, and Fold 2
Following the release of the July update, Samsung wasted no time emphasizing its software support’s speed and reliability. The company provided a comprehensive overview of the update, which was specifically designed to enhance the security of their devices by addressing 90 critical issues.
In the last few hours, the US carrier Verizon has started the release of new security patches for six other smartphones no longer of the first hair: specifically, they are the 2022 Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra flagships, the 2022 Galaxy Z Fold 4, Flip 4 clamshell folding and the 2020’s flagship foldable Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G smartphone.
Below are the firmware codes that bring the new security patches and the countries from which the rollout is starting on the aforementioned smartphones:
- Galaxy S22 – S901USQS3CWF2
- Galaxy S22+ – S906USQS3CWF2
- Galaxy S22 Ultra – S908USQS3CWF2 (as with the other two S22s, it is already in distribution from some US carrier-locked and unlocked)
- Galaxy Z Fold 4 – F936USQS3CWF2
- Galaxy Z Flip 4 – F721USQS3CWF2
- Galaxy Z Fold2 5G – F916USQS3JWF3
Carrier-locked Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, and Fold 2 receive July 2023 update in the US
Unlike the smartphones mentioned above, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, and Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G flagship of 2020 from the South Korean giant is now receiving a new update that brings July 2023 security patches to these devices.
The firmware in distribution, starting with some US carriers, is marked with the code N98*USQS4HWF5 for US Celluar Galaxy Note 20 units and F916USQS3JWF3 for Galaxy Z Fold2 5G locked by T-Mobile & Sprint carriers.
How to update Galaxy series smartphones
To check the availability of the update and possibly proceed with download and installation on the various Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Fold 2, follow the path “Settings > Software Update” and, in the case of reporting the update, tap on “Download and Install”.
Do not worry if the update is not reported to you: the distribution proceeds gradually, starting from the countries indicated above, and will reach all devices within a few weeks.
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Samsung has rolled out the April 2024 security patch update to several Galaxy devices; however, due to the server limitation, it is not able to provide the update to all the eligible devices. Now the Galaxy A15 5G is getting the update.
Initially, the Korean giant rolled out the April 2024 security patch update in India. With the latest update, the company rolled out a new update with the firmware version number A156EDXS1AXDC. With the latest update, the company has only made some security-related enhancements.
For your information, the April 2024 update will bring you more than 40 fixes, of which Google has added 27 that enhance the Android OS functionalities. Along with this, Samsung has also added 17 more fixes that exclusively improve the functioning of the Galaxy devices.
Furthermore, the update could bring some new changes that internally improve the device’s functioning and provide enhancements for performance and stability. Additionally, if you are having any issues while using any of the functionality, you should update the device, as it may address the issue.
If you also want to take advantage of the latest update, you can check it by going to the software update menu in the system settings. If you don’t receive the update, then wait for some time as it takes to reach every unit of the device.
Samsung has rolled out the April 2024 security patch update for the Galaxy Tab S7 series. It has already rolled out the update in several countries, mainly Europe and Latin America. Now the device is starting to get the update in the US.
Verizon Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7 Plus Receiving April 2024 Update in the USA
Notably, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ are receiving the update on the Verizon network with the firmware version numbers T878USQS7DXD1 and T978USQS7DXD1, respectively. With the latest update, the device will have proper consistency in terms of performance and security.
For your information, the April 2024 update will bring you more than 40 fixes, of which Google has added 27 that enhance the Android OS functionalities. Along with this, Samsung has also added 17 more fixes that exclusively improve the functioning of the Galaxy devices.
Furthermore, the update could bring some new changes that internally improve the device’s functioning and provide enhancements for performance and stability. Along with this, if you are having any issues while using any of the functionality, you should update the device, as it may address the issue.
If you are using the Galaxy Tab S7 series of devices in the US bound for Verizon, then you should start getting a new update. To do that, go to the software update menu via system settings. If you don’t receive the update yet, then wait for some time, as it takes time to reach every unit.
Earlier this month, Samsung officially announced that it will provide one UI 6.1 update to the 2022 flagship device in May. But now the company has surprisingly started rolling out the update to one of the midrange Galaxy A23 devices.
The Verizon network has spotted the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy A23, with the firmware version number A236VSQU3CXD3. It has also brought the latest security update in the form of an April 2024 security patch. With the latest update, there are several new features introduced that will add some new features and enhancements.
In detail, the latest update for the Galaxy A23 5G introduces a new battery protection feature that allows users to manage the application’s battery charging to prevent battery damage. There are some new changes in the clock customization, gallery, and Samsung account sections. It is important to note that there is no AI feature arriving in this update.
The update will also enable call continuity, mid-conversation device switching, and seamless communication across any device, such as a Galaxy table, computer, or watch, all connected to the same Samsung account. A small but important addition is a new toggle in the mobile network that allows users to turn off 5G if they don’t need to connect to the update.
If you are using the locked version of the Galaxy A23 on the Verizon network, then you can now update it to the latest version simply by going to the system settings and tapping on the software update. If it shows a new update available, then tap on the download button.