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Verizon Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Note 20 series get January 2024 Security patch in the US
Samsung is swiftly rolling out the January 2024 security patch update for Galaxy devices, and now Verizon is also matching the timeline of the update and back-to-back rolling out the January 2024 security update for eligible Galaxy devices. Now the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Note 20 series have started receiving the update.
As per information, these Galaxy devices have already received the update in the US, but it was limited to some carriers, which are now gradually expanding to new carriers, like Verizon, which rolled out the January 2024 security patch update.
Users who own the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 can identify the latest update by the firmware version numbers F946USQS1BWL7 and F731USQS1BWL7 respectively. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are getting the same update with the firmware version numbers F926USQS4HWL7 and F711USQS5HWL7, respectively. The Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra can identify the latest update by the build numbers N981USQS6HWL5 and N986USQS6HWL5, respectively.
US Unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 getting January 2024 security update
For your information, the January 2024 security patch is the latest update for Galaxy devices. It doesn’t bring any new features or innovations for the devices, but it will bring you some new enhancements for all the new security enhancements for the devices.
For your information, the latest update will bring a total of 80 fixes that are addressed by Google and Samsung. Samsung, more specifically, has 75 fixes included by Google for addressing the issue of Android OS, while five more fixes are added by Samsung, which are exclusively for Galaxy devices.
So if you also want to strengthen the security of your devices, then you should keep them up to date with the latest version. To do that, you just need to go to the software update settings via system settings.
Are unlocked variants of these devices also receiving the January 2024 security patch?
From the above-mentioned devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Note 20 series devices have received the same update for the unlocked variants as well, but other devices will get the update in the coming days.
Is the Galaxy Note 20 series still eligible for more updates?
Yes, Galaxy Note 20 series devices are still eligible for some more security updates, but there will be no major update available for them.
Will I get some new features in this Udapate?
No, the January 2024 security patch doesn’t bring any new features for the device, but it may fix issues that cause the device to lag or slow down in performance.
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.