Firmware
Galaxy S20 gets July 2023 Security update in the US
In the past couple of weeks, Samsung has already released the July 2023 security update for Galaxy S21, Galaxy S22, and Galaxy S23 Series. However, the Galaxy S20 series also received the update in several regions, including Asia, Europe, and Latin America, but now the United States joined the party.
The Galaxy S20 5G, Galaxy S20+ 5G, and Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G have started receiving the July 2023 security patch in the United States. This update is only available for carrier-locked US Celluar models. It will soon reach other carriers and unlocked variants.
The latest July 2023 security software update for the Galaxy S20 Series comes bearing firmware version G98*USQS6HWG2. According to Samsung’s security bulletin, the July 2023 security patch addresses over 90 security vulnerabilities identified in the previous software versions. While all Galaxy S20 series phones receive minor updates, it’s important to note that these updates won’t bring any new features or performance enhancements.
To check if the July 2023 patch is available for your device, navigate to Settings -> Software Update, where you can find and download the update when it becomes available for your specific device.