Firmware
Samsung rolls out January 2024 security patch for the Galaxy S20 series in Europe
Samsung has rolled out the January 2024 security patch to several of its latest flagship devices, including the Galaxy S23, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and many more. Now, the company has started rolling out the update for older flagship devices, like the Galaxy S20 series.
As of writing, the January 2024 security patch for the Galaxy S20 devices has been spotted in Europe. Users who own the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra can identify the latest update by the firmware version numbers G981BXXSIHWL1, G986BXXSIHWL1 and G988BXXSIHWL1 respectively.
The January 2024 update is part of a maintenance program run by Google to bring some security-related fixes for Android devices to provide better protection for the devices. However, for Galaxy devices, the company has also provided some more fixes, so users will get some exclusive security support for their devices.
If you are also using the Galaxy S20 Series smartphones in Europe, you should start getting notifications about the update availability. If you haven’t received the update yet, you can also do it manually by going to the system settings.
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Is the January 2024 security patch available for the Galaxy S20 series in all of Europe?
Yes, Samsung has rolled out the update for all the units of the Galaxy S20 series in Europe, but it may take some time to reach every available unit.
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Has the Galaxy S20 FE smartphone received the same update in Europe?
No, currently Samsung hasn’t started rolling out the update for the Galaxy S20 FE smartphone in Europe, but it will be available for those devices in the coming days.
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May I get some new features with the January 2024 security patch for the Galaxy S20 series smartphones?
Samsung hasn’t mentioned any new features available for the Galaxy S20 series, but they will only enhance the internal functioning of the devices, so you may get a boost in the performance and stability of the devices.
Samsung is known for its faster update rollout for Galaxy devices, and sometimes it beats Google in terms of the latest software availability. But this time with the One UI 6.1, it seems like the company is taking longer than usual to expand it due to some issues similar to those Galaxy S22 users have recently encountered. but the company has taken quick action and provided improved software with new updates. Now it looks like the company has brought an incremental update for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 devices after a major UI update.
Firmware details
The fresh updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 were spotted in South Korea with the firmware version numbers F936NKSU2FXE3 and F721NKSU2FXE3, respectively. The latest update is coming with a software package of 341.84 MB. It is using the same security patch level in the form of an April 2024 patch.
What’s new
According to the changelog, the latest device update will include some new application code that will improve the overall security of the devices. The software package doesn’t appear to introduce any significant changes, but we anticipate that the update will address issues that may be specific to certain users.
If you are using the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 smartphones, then you can now install the latest update. To do it manually, first go to the system settings, then tap on the software update. If you receive any updates, install them by hitting the download button. If the update hasn’t arrived yet on your device, then wait for some time.
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Last week, Samsung rolled out the One UI 6.1 update to several flagship devices released in 2022, including the Galaxy S22 series in South Korea. However, when Galaxy S22 owners installed the update, they faced some issues related to booting. Therefore, the company has stopped the update and expansion.
One UI 6.1 Update Back for Galaxy S22 Series (After Bug Fix)
When the One UI 6.1 update expansion for the Galaxy S22 stopped and pulled back from the user who hadn’t updated the device at that time, Recently, the company has also confirmed an improvement update. Now, keeping its promise, it has quickly made improvements to the software and rolled out new updates.
The latest update for Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra devices is live, with new version numbers S901NKSU3EXE1, S906NKSU3EXE1, and S908NKSU3EXE1, respectively. The latest update for users who haven’t installed it previously will come with software with a package size of more than 3 GB. Meanwhile, users who have already installed the bug fix update will receive a smaller software package, measuring 352.50 MB. If you want to know more about the One UI 6.1 in more detail, check out this article.
To update your Galaxy device to the latest version, follow some simple steps: Go to the system settings, tap on the software update menu, tap on the download and install option if it shows a new update available, and then tap on the download button.
It is worth appreciating that Samsung is quickly reacting to the issues and responsibly bringing solutions to the users. After the resolution of the issues, it is most likely to expand the update to more units outside South Korea.
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Samsung Internet Browser brings a lot of features that help users comfortably bring content through the internet. For instance, it provides several features like secret mode, where you can privately research on the internet, and when you delete pages, it also removes cookies and browsing history for any website you visited. Previously, it also had the capability to take screenshots in secret mode; now, with the latest development, it has brought a new update.
Samsung Internet Browser 25.0.1.3 update
Samsung has rolled out a new update for its stock internet browser with the version number 25.0.1.3. With the latest update, the company attached a small changelog that says, ‘Fix bugs and improve stability. It indicates that you will not get any significant changes after installing the latest update, but at the same time, if you have faced any issues in the previous update, chances are high that they will be resolved after this update.
The Samsung Internet Internet browser is not only limited to the Galaxy device but can be downloaded to other Android smartphones and tablets as well, so if you want to take advantage of new features and improvements, install the latest version from the Galaxy Store or Play Store.
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