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Galaxy S22, Z Fold 4, and Flip 4 July 2023 update reaches more US carriers

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Samsung recently began rolling out the July 2023 security patch to its Galaxy devices through an over-the-air (OTA) update. Initially introduced for the latest flagship phone, the Galaxy S23, in the United States, the update has now been expanded to include various other devices.

The Korean tech giant has already made the July 2023 security patch available for carrier-locked Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4, as well as unlocked and locked Galaxy S22 series in the United States. Furthermore, Samsung is now extending the update to reach more US carriers.

For T-Mobile, MetroPCS, and Spectrum Mobile users, the update is being rolled out for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4. The firmware versions for these devices are F936USQS3CWFB and F721USQS3CWFB, respectively. Additionally, Xfinity Mobile locked units are receiving the update with firmware versions F936USQS3CWF2 and F721USQS3CWF2 for the respective devices.

On the other hand, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra owners on Spectrum Mobile and Xfinity Mobile will also receive the update. The firmware versions for these devices are S901USQS3CWF2, S906USQS3CWF2, and S908USQS3CWF2, respectively.

Important updates included in the patch:

Samsung recently provided detailed information about the July 2023 security patch. According to the official security bulletin, this release addresses a total of 90 security flaws found in Galaxy phones and tablets.

Out of these, 52 security fixes are focused on addressing vulnerabilities related to Google’s software and Samsung’s own software, while the remaining 38 vulnerabilities pertain to Samsung’s hardware, software, and apps. Some of the key issues addressed in the patch include ADB-related concerns, UWB (Ultra-Wide Band) chipset vulnerabilities, SMS configurations, improper access control issues in Settings, and more.

Updating your device:

To install the latest update on your Galaxy S22, Galaxy Z Fold 4, or Galaxy Z Flip 4, simply follow these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app on your device.
  2. Navigate to the “Software update” section.
  3. Tap on “Download and install” to initiate the update process.

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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G receives April 2024 security update in several countries

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The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G is the latest premium mid-range smartphone on the market. It debuted with Android 14 and One UI 6.1. To maintain its security, the company has started rolling out the fresh April 2024 security patch update for the device.

As of writing, the April 2024 security patch for the Galaxy A55 5G has been spotted in several regions, including Europe, Asia, and some Latin American countries. More specifically, the European units of the Galaxy A55 5G are getting a new update with the firmware version number A556BXXS2AXD3. In Asian countries, the update is coming with the firmware version number A556EXXS2AXD3. Meanwhile, the Latin American units are getting a new update with the firmware version number A556EXXS2AXD4.

According to the official changelog, the April 2024 security patch doesn’t bring any major changes for the devices, but it will strengthen their security. According to the official documentation, the latest security patch will provide more than 40 fixes, and Google has added 27 security vulnerability fixes related to the Android OS. Along with this, Samsung has also provided 17 more fixes that remove the security-related bugs from the Galaxy devices.

Moreover, if you update your Galaxy A55 5G smartphone to the latest version, you may get some new changes that can improve the overall performance and stability of the devices. So if you are facing any issues, then the new software update may bring resolution for you.

To take advantage of new software improvements for your device to the latest version, if you are using the Galaxy A55 5G device in any of the above-mentioned regions, you can now install the latest software by going to the software update menu from the system settings.


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One UI 6.1 with Galaxy AI Feature update rolled out for Galaxy Z Fold4, Flip4, Fold3, and Flip3

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Usually, Samsung expands the One UI update gradually to Galaxy devices, but today the company has released the One UI 6.1 update for several devices. After spotting the update on the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S21 devices, the update is now live for the older foldable devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3.

It is worth noticing that all these foldable devices are initially getting the One UI 6.1 in South Korea. Users who own the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 can identify the latest update by the firmware version numbers F936NKSU2FXDC and F721NKSU2FXDC, respectively.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are getting new updates with the firmware version numbers F926NKSU2IXDC and F711NKSU3IXDC, respectively. With the latest One UI update, the company will provide several new features that will enhance the device’s utility. It is worth noticing that the update is still using the April 2024 security patch.

Informatively, the One UI 6.1 update will also provide new Galaxy AI features that will surely elevate the device experience while using the different communication functionalities and many routine functions.

For your information, there are several Galaxy AI features, including Browsing Assist, Chat Assist, Circle to Search with Google, Edit Suggestion, Generative Edit, Interpreter, Live Translate, Note Assist, and Transcript Assist.

If you are using any of the aforementioned foldable devices in South Korea, then update the Galaxy devices to the most recent update. To do that, simply go to the software update settings under the system settings.

One UI 6.1 and Galaxy AI Features

  • Circle to Search feature for instant search. 
  • Chat Assist helps to translate incoming and outgoing chats in real time and offers different conversation tones. 
  • Interpreter, which translates in-person conversations in real time. 
  • Live Translate helps translate phone calls in real-time. 
  • Note Assist improves the overall functionality of the Notes app. 
  • Transcript Assist allows for the recording of speech and offers transcription. 
  • Browsing Assist summarizes and translates web pages. 
  • Generative editing helps with advanced editing. 
  • Edit Suggestion offers advanced editing suggestions and options like remastering, erasing shadows, and more. 
  • Instant Slow-Mo helps to slow down high-action videos after recording them. (Limited Models)
  • Generative wallpaper permits you to create as much wallpaper as you want.
  • Photo Ambient Wallpaper allows the addition of special effects to the wallpaper based on weather conditions. 

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No Longer Software Support in 2024 for these Samsung Galaxy Phones

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A short horror moment for a smartphone user is the end of software support! Samsung plays with monthly, quarterly, and biannual firmware security updates including patches for Android OS-related security issues and Samsung-specific security issues. Sad to relate, here we are listing the Samsung Galaxy devices that are losing their software support in 2024. 

Samsung has its policies for allotting software support, according to which it delivers the software update on time, and once the device reaches the limit of update, the brand ends the software support for that. Initially, Samsung offered three major updates to flagship devices and two major updates to the rest of the Galaxy devices, then it expanded the limit and started offering four years of major OS updates to particular devices and three for the affordable ones. Now earlier this year, it promised seven years of major OS updates for its flagship Galaxy S24 series. 

However, Samsung hardly ditched its software policies, but now things appear the opposite since the giants are shifting the Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series repeatedly between the monthly and quarterly updates list. 

Hope your device will not be listed in the list, since here we are mentioning the software support ended devices list in 2024. 

Galaxy A series devices 

  • Galaxy A71
  • Galaxy A51 LTE
  • Galaxy A02
  • Galaxy A01

Galaxy M series devices 

  • Galaxy M21
  • Galaxy M31

Galaxy Tabs & Foldable

  • Galaxy Tab S6
  • Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020)
  • Galaxy Z Flip LTE
  • Galaxy Z Fold2 4G
  • Galaxy W20 5G
  • Galaxy S10 Lite
  • Galaxy Note 10 Lite

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