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Samsung widely rolling out December 2023 update for the Galaxy Watch 4 Series
Samsung started rolling out new updates for its Galaxy watches early this month. Initially, it served the update to the Galaxy Watch 6 series watches, then gradually expanded the update to older watches, including the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatches. However, initially it introduced the update to US and Korean-based watches, but now it has started rolling out the update worldwide.
The new Galaxy Watch 4 update is available in almost every region
Samsung has introduced some new bug fixes with the December 2023 security patch, which will enhance the overall security of the devices. Along with the security strength, the company has also removed the Samsung name from its applications, which will bring a clearer interface.
For identification, you can check the firmware version numbers of the respective variants of watches:
Bluetooth variants
- Galaxy Watch 4 (40 mm)—R860XXU1HWL1
- Galaxy Watch 4 (44 mm)—R870XXU1HWL1
- Galaxy Watch 4 (42 mm)—R880XXU1HWL1
- Galaxy Watch 4 (46 mm)—R890XXU1HWL1
LTE variants
- Galaxy Watch 4 (40 mm): R865FXXU1HWL1
- Galaxy Watch 4 (44 mm)—R875FXXU1HWL1
- Galaxy Watch 4 (42 mm): R885FXXU1HWL1
- Galaxy Watch 4 (46 mm)—R895FXXU1HWL1
If you are using any of the Galaxy Watch 4 models mentioned above in any country, you can check the latest update by following some simple steps: Open the Galaxy wearable application on the connected smartphone, then go to the watch settings, select watch software update, then tap the download and install option. If it shows a new update available, then tap the download button.
Samsung has recently rolled out an April 2024 security patch update in the Galaxy S23 device. With the last update, it provided security-related enhancements, and now, with the same changelog, the UAE units of the device are getting a second security patch update.
Users of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra are receiving new updates with the firmware S911BXXS4CXD8, S916BXXS4CXD8, and S918BXXS4CXD8, respectively.
As mentioned above, the latest update is coming with the same changelog; therefore, it is unclear what’s new with the update. Hopefully, the update will fix some bugs and improve the functionality of the devices. It is worth noticing that the update is coming after Android 14 and One UI 6.1, so the company may fix the internal issues.
On the other side, the company hasn’t published any official information about it, but if you are using the Galaxy S23 device in Middle Eastern countries, then you should update your device to the latest version by simply going to the software update menu, and if it shows the April 2024 security update is available, then tap on the download button.
Informatively, the Galaxy S23 device was launched back in 2023 and comes with Android 13. The latest version of the device has received one major update in the form of Android 14 and also provides the One UI 6.1 update, which has provided several new features. To get up-to-date features, the device will get three more major updates in the future that will enhance the working of the device.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 is one of the rugged smartphones that is dedicatedly made for using it in any weather condition. It is worth noticing that the company hasn’t limited it to giving tough hardware but also keeps it up to date with its fresh software. In the last major update, Android 14, it has grabbed some new features, and unfortunately, it has also got an issue with the camera, which is causing inconvenience to the users.
Galaxy XCover5 getting a camera issue after Android 14
The Galaxy XCover 5 has received Android 14 and One UI 6.0, and after installing them, users have started reporting about the camera issue. In the reports, the consumers have pointed out that they are not able to use the camera focus like before. Since the camera is the most frequently used feature of the smartphone, its malfunction is significantly affecting the overall performance of the devices.
Due to the malfunctioning of the autofocus, users are also having difficulty making payments due to the autofocus malfunction. When they open the QR code scanner, they are unable to do so because the camera is not focusing on the code.
However, the Korean giant hasn’t yet released a statement regarding the issue’s resolution, despite the fact that the issue surfaced after the last update, suggesting a software update-related problem. Hopefully, Samsung could release a proper update that will update it to the latest version.
Samsung has rapidly distributed the April 2024 security patch update for its eligible Galaxy devices, but due to the long list of devices, the company is still not successful in distributing the update to all the devices at the same time. Now, with the latest development, Samsung has started rolling out the update for the Galaxy Tab A8.
Notably, the Galaxy Tab A8 series has started receiving the April 2024 security patch update in South Korea and in several European countries. More specifically, the Wi-Fi and LTE models of the Galaxy Tab A8 are getting the update with the firmware version numbers X200XXS3DXD5 and X205NKOS3DXD5, respectively, in South Korea. Meanwhile, the European units of the Galaxy Tab A8 LTE and Galaxy Tab A8 Wi-Fi are getting the update with the firmware version numbers X205XXS3DXD5 and X200XXS3DXD5, respectively.
The April 2024 security patch update doesn’t bring any new features or changes for your tablet, but it will provide you with a bunch of security enhancements that will surely provide some extra protection against external threats.
It is worth noticing that the Galaxy Tab A8 tables are receiving the first update after One UI 6.0, so if, after the installation of the major update, you are facing any type of issue, then the latest security patch update may help you get rid of that issue.
If you are using the Galaxy Tab A8 device in South Korea or any European country, then you should update your device to the latest update by simply going to the software update menu from the system settings.