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Galaxy S23 Series’s January 2024 security patch landed in the USA
Samsung Galaxy S23 is still the top contender to get a new update in the initial phase, but Samsung doesn’t follow any rules to expand the new security patch for Galaxy devices; therefore, the company has already rolled out the January 2024 update to many devices, and now, after a long time, we are now witnessing the update available for Galaxy S23 series devices.
The Galaxy S23 series is getting the January 2024 update in the USA
Notably, the locked units of Galaxy S23 series devices have now started receiving the January 2024 security patch in the US. More specifically, the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra locked units are getting new updates with the firmware version numbers S911USQS2BWL7, S916USQS2BWL7, and S918USQS2BWL7, respectively. As of writing, the update has been spotted on US Cellular, but soon it will be available on more carriers.
The January 2024 security patch is one of the security maintenance updates that doesn’t include any new features or innovations for the devices, so it will only make some internal changes that are not visible to users.
Moreover, in simple words, the update will bring some fixes that will remove the loopholes from the Galaxy devices that make them less vulnerable and more protected. If you are also one of those who want to gain all the latest security benefits, then you should update the device to the latest version. To do that, you just need to go to the software update, tap on the download and install option, and then tap on the download button.
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Have carrier-unlocked Galaxy S23 devices also received the January 2024 update?
No, currently there is no update available for the unlocked variants, but it is expected that unlocked units will also get it in the next few days.
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Why haven’t I received the update on my US-locked device yet?
As it is the initial rollout, it may take some time to reach every unit of Galaxy S23 devices, so you should have to wait for some more time.
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Will the January 2024 update also boost the performance of the devices?
As the January 2024 security patch is one of the standard security patches, Samsung doesn’t specify the performance boost of the devices, but it is expected that after addressing some issues, it may indirectly enhance some functions’ performance of the devices.
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.