Samsung has started rolling out new security patch updates for Galaxy devices. This time, the company has introduced the latest patch for the Galaxy S21 series, including the Galaxy S21 base, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. It is worth noting that this update will be available publicly, while the Galaxy S23 has also received the same update, but it was limited to beta users.
For better identification of the latest update, users who own the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra can check these firmware versions: G991BXXS9EWJO, G996BXXS9EWJO, and G998BXXS9EWJO, respectively. The update is currently spotted in Switzerland and is expected to be available in more countries in the coming days.
The latest update for the Galaxy S21 series is one of the maintenance updates in the form of a November 2023 patch for enhancing the security of the devices. According to the official documentation of Samsung, the latest security patch is coming with 54 fixes to strengthen the security of devices.
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In detail, there are 49 fixes included by Google that bring improvements for Android devices so they can block unwanted access from external threats or easily identify new types of malware. Additionally, Samsung has also introduced 15 more fixes, which aim to improve the security of the devices.
Moreover, if you update your advice with the latest patch, you can use your device more frequently without worrying about data theft or any cyber-spam issues, so it is always recommended to keep your device up-to-date.
The November 2023 update is live for Galaxy S21 devices that belong to Europe. If you also own one, you can easily update the device by following the steps: Go to the settings, then tap on the software update menu, and finally select the download and install button. Wait for some time, and if it shows a new update available, tap on the download button.
