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Galaxy S21, S20, A52 5G, and S20 FE 5G get September 2023 security update in the US
Samsung is rapidly rolling out the September 2023 security update to its Galaxy devices. The Galaxy S21 series, S20 series, Galaxy S20 FE, and Galaxy A52 5G are getting the update in the US. It is worth noticing that these devices have already grabbed the update in several regions.
The September 2023 update doesn’t bring any significant features for the Galaxy devices; it is one of the maintenance updates that only aims to bring some new improvements that enhance the overall security of the Galaxy devices.
The latest update for these devices is currently live for the locked variants. Users can identify the update by the firmware version numbers. The Galaxy S21 series devices are receiving the update with firmware version number G99*USQS9EWI1. The Galaxy S20 series is getting an update with a different version number, G98*USQS7HWI1.
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Meanwhile, the Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy A52 5G are getting a new update with firmware version numbers G781U1UESDGWI2 and A526USQSBEWH4, respectively. The latest update for all these devices is currently spotted on the T-Mobile network. However, it will soon be available on other networks as well.
The Galaxy S21 and Galaxy A52 are eligible for the Android 14 and One UI 6 updates, while the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20 FE are no longer eligible for any major updates because they were launched back in 2020 and already received three major updates. It is also worth noticing that Samsung has also started the One UI 6 beta program for the Galaxy S21 in South Korea, which will soon be available in the US.
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.