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US Unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 getting January 2024 security update
Samsung has started rolling out the January 2024 security patch for its Galaxy devices. As the company doesn’t follow any specific pattern to update the devices, it has randomly rolled out the update to many devices. Now, moving forward, the company has rolled out the update for Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 devices.
Notably, these devices have already grabbed the update on the locked variants. Now, the unlocked variants of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 are coming with the firmware version numbers F946U1UES1BWL7 and F926U1UES4HWL7, respectively. The January 2024 update is one of the standard security updates, which doesn’t bring any new features but will provide some internal functional enhancements for the devices.
Going into details, the January 2024 security patch is coming with a plethora of new fixes that are included by Google and Samsung. More specifically, there are 80 fixes introduced, of which 75 are introduced by Google to fix the bugs identified in the Android OS, and additionally, 5 more fixes are introduced by Samsung to strengthen the security of the Galaxy devices exclusively.
If you are also using the unlocked variants of Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 3, then you can now update them by going to the software update menu via main system settings.
Is January 2024 available on every carrier for Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 3?
If you are using the unlocked variants of these devices then the update will soon available for your devices. While locked Galaxy Z Fold 5 received the update on T-Mobile. MetroPCS, Comcast, Spectrum mobile and US Cellular, while Fold 3 is currently spotted on Metro PCS and T-Mobile.
Is this update related to One UI?
No, this is a regular security update which is given by Google to Android devices, however, there will be some bug fixes are also introduced by Samsung to bring some boost to the performance of the Galaxy devices.
What is the updated eligibility of these devices?
Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 come with a promise to get at least five years of software updates, where they will get four major updates. Therefore, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is eligible to get major updates up to Android 15, while the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will get updates up to Android 17.
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.