Firmware
Samsung improves security of the Galaxy Note 10 Lite in the January 2024 patch
Samsung has started rolling out the January 2024 security patch for the Galaxy Note 10 Lite devices. It is worth noticing that the device is already retired from the major update session, so it is no longer eligible to get any Android updates, but it is still eligible to get some new updates in the form of a security patch, and now it is receiving a new update.
The Galaxy Note 10 Lite has been spotted getting the January 2024 security update in some Latin American countries with the firmware version number N770FXXS9HXA1. More specifically, the update is currently spotted in Brazil and is expected to be available in more countries in the next few days.
The January 2024 security patches are one of the parts of the device security maintenance update that is rolled out every month by Google to every Android device, and for Galaxy devices, this update brings more new security patches than exclusively.
According to the official documentation of Samsung, a total of 80 patches are included in the update, with 75 fixes added by Google to address the issues found in the Android OS and 5 more patches added by Samsung to address the issues found in the internal functioning of Galaxy devices.
So if you also want to get new security enhancements on your device, then you should update your device to the latest version. To do that, just go to the software update menu through the system main settings. If you haven’t received the update yet, then you have to wait some more time.
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Can I download the update without Wi-Fi?
Yes, you can download the update from your device’s internet connection as well.
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Is there a new feature available with the January 2024 update?
No, it is a standard security update, so don’t expect any new features with this update.
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When will I receive the new update on my device?
As usual, if you belong to the above-mentioned country, you will get the update within two days.
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.