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Galaxy S21 starts receiving November 2023 security patch in Europe
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.
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Samsung has started rolling out the May 2024 security patch update with the Galaxy S24 series devices. This time the company has started it with the US region. Earlier, the device had stopped receiving the latest security patch on the ATT network, but now with the latest development, it is live on the Verizon network.
Users who own Verizon and T-Mobile locked the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra with the firmware version numbers S921USQS2AXD3, S926USQS2AXD3, and S928USQS2AXD3. With the latest update, the smartphone will get some security-related enhancements.
According to the official documentation, the May 2024 security patch update will provide more than 50 fixes. Google has added 31 fixes, which resolve the issue related to the Android OS. Additionally, Samsung has also included 25 more fixes that fix issues related to the Galaxy device’s internal functions.
Moreover, the update is mainly limited to the security enhancement, which means you may not get any visible changes, but sometimes it also brings stability and other function-related enhancements that may enhance the devices.
It is worth noting that the update appears on limited locked models bound to Verizon and ATT networks and takes time to reach every unit. Along with this, the update will gradually be available on more networks and outside the US.
If you are using the locked variant of the Galaxy S24 series bound to the mentioned networks, then you can check and download the update by simply going to the software update menu via system settings.
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Yesterday, Samsung published the May 2024 security patch details on its official SMR page. Now that the Galaxy S24 devices have received the update, the device users will be the first to experience the new security patch update.
The information indicates that the Galaxy S24 units are currently receiving the update in the US market, with plans to expand to other countries soon. Specifically, the ATT-locked variants of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones are receiving a May 2024 security patch update with the firmware version number S92*USQS2AXD3.
The May 2024 security patch is a part of Google’s Android security maintenance program, so don’t be too excited because it will be limited to bringing some security-related enhancements that are executed under the device backend. However, if the company has addressed any issues that directly link to the user end, then it is also possible that the update may address some other system issues as well.
According to the official documentation, the May 2024 security patch will bring more than 50 fixes, whereas Google has added 31 fixes that address issues related to the Android OS. Meanwhile, Samsung has also added 25 more fixes that eradicate the security vulnerabilities related to the Galaxy devices.
If you are using the US ATT-locked variant of the Galaxy S24 smartphone, you should update it to the latest version. To do that, you just need to go to the system settings and then tap on the software update. If you find that new update available, hit the download button.
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