Firmware
Samsung fixes 85 critical issues with its August 2023 security patches
As usual, Samsung has already started putting out the latest security patches for some of its devices, which are those for August 2023. The company has also explained what flaws are fixed with each security update.
According to a security bulletin posted on the company’s website, the August 2023 update fixes as many as 85 security holes. Of these, 50 were fixed directly by Google, which means they apply to all Android devices, and 35 were fixed by Samsung but only for Galaxy devices.
Tow of these fixes goes to fix critical–level vulnerabilities, while 48 fixes are related to vulnerabilities classified as high-level. Moreover, 1 is a moderate–level, 5 is already included in previous updates, and 4 does not apply to Samsung devices.
Visit Samsung security SMR page to learn more about the security flaws that Google fixed in the August 2023 security patch for Android devices. Most of these security holes are in devices that run Android 11, Android 12, and Android 13.
After introducing the May 2024 security patch update in the US region for the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung has expanded the latest security update to the European region as well. It is in the initial stage, so the update is live for limited units, but it will be fully expanded to the whole region in the coming days.
Notably, the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are getting the May 2024 security patch in Europe with the firmware version numbers S921BXXS2AXD6, S926BXXS2AXD6, and S928BXXS2AXD6, respectively. The update is currently spotted in Germany and is expected to be distributed worldwide in the next few days.
The latest update for the Galaxy S24 brings a new set of security enhancements. In a nutshell, there are more than 50 fixes, and Google has included 31 fixes that target bringing extra protection to the Android ecosystem. Along with this, the Korean giant also added 25 more patches that enhance the security of Galaxy devices exclusively.
Moreover, the latest update is coming with a software package of 452.81 MB, which indicates that Samsung may not add any innovative changes for smartphones, but it is expected that the latest software may bring some internal function improvements that will level your experience while using the device.
If you are using the Galaxy S24 device in Europe, a new notification should arrive on your smartphone to alert you about fresh software availability. But if you don’t receive any such notification, you can also check it manually by navigating to the system settings and selecting the software update menu.
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Last week we reported about the problems faced by Galaxy XCover 5 users after installing the One UI 6.0 update. Now it seems that the company may start working to bring improvements with the upcoming update.
For your information, after installing the One UI 6.0 and Android 14 update on the Galaxy XCover 5, users have faced an annoying camera, which has affected the autofocus functionality of the camera, and therefore users are not able to capture sharp photos.
Now, according to the Galaxy Club, Samsung is working on developing a new Android 14 firmware for the rugged smartphone. However, the Korean giant hasn’t confirmed it officially yet, but most probably the new firmware should bring fixes to the camera functioning of the devices.
As of now, there is no information available about the availability of the next significant update. However, when Samsung starts rolling out, we will immediately update you about it, so stay tuned.
It is worth noticing that the Galaxy XCover 5 is one of those devices that got the major One UI 6.0 update pretty late. Samsung has already started rolling out the One UI 6.1 update for several eligible devices. The rugged device is also eligible to get the same update, but based on the speed of expansion of One UI 6.1, it seems like the device may not receive the update anytime soon.
Samsung is known for its faster update rollout for Galaxy devices, and sometimes it beats Google in terms of the latest software availability. But this time with the One UI 6.1, it seems like the company is taking longer than usual to expand it due to some issues similar to those Galaxy S22 users have recently encountered. but the company has taken quick action and provided improved software with new updates. Now it looks like the company has brought an incremental update for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 devices after a major UI update.
Firmware details
The fresh updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 were spotted in South Korea with the firmware version numbers F936NKSU2FXE3 and F721NKSU2FXE3, respectively. The latest update is coming with a software package of 341.84 MB. It is using the same security patch level in the form of an April 2024 patch.
What’s new
According to the changelog, the latest device update will include some new application code that will improve the overall security of the devices. The software package doesn’t appear to introduce any significant changes, but we anticipate that the update will address issues that may be specific to certain users.
If you are using the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 smartphones, then you can now install the latest update. To do it manually, first go to the system settings, then tap on the software update. If you receive any updates, install them by hitting the download button. If the update hasn’t arrived yet on your device, then wait for some time.
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