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Samsung Ends Software Support for Galaxy S10 Lite, Note 10 Lite, A71, and Galaxy A02
Samsung has published the latest March 2024 security patch update bulletin, where it shares all the details about the latest update, which will be distributed to all the eligible devices this month. Here we have also noticed that the company has removed three devices from the list to get the security patch update eligibility; this includes the Galaxy S10 Lite, the Galaxy Note 10 Lite, Galaxy A71, and the Galaxy A02.
End of Software Updates for Select Samsung Galaxy Devices
Samsung has strictly followed its policy of software updates, which it decided at the time of launching the devices. The Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note 10 Lite were launched back in 2020, and the company has kept them in four years of software update support.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy A02 was launched back in 2021 and was eligible for three years of updates, including two major updates. The Galaxy A71 LTE was launched back in 2019, and it came with Android 10 preinstalled. The device is also eligible to get four years of software updates with three major Android upgrades that have already arrived for the device.
On the other hand, the Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note 10 Lite were eligible to get three major updates, which were already received by all three devices, and now they are no longer eligible to get any updates in the future. If you want to get the official list of devices, then check out this article.
If we talk about the last update that arrived on these devices, the Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A02 have received the September 2023 security patch, while the Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite have received the February 2024 security patch update. All three devices have received the major update of Android 11.
If you are also using this device, then you can still use it for the next four months without worrying much about security, but if you want to enjoy the new One UI feature, then you have no other option but to switch to the new device. If you want to switch to a flagship device, then you can check out the Galaxy S24 device, or if you want a midrange smartphone, then you can wait for the Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55.
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.