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Verizon Deploys April 2024 Security Update to 16 Samsung Galaxy Flagships in the US
Samsung started distributing the April 2024 security patch at the end of March, and then it expanded gradually to more devices. It has already distributed the update to many Galaxy devices, whether they belong to high-end or midrange Galaxy devices,but due to server limitations, the update is not reaching every region. Now, with the latest development, Verizon has started rolling out the latest security patch to several Galaxy devices.
Verizon has made the April 2024 security patch update live for several Galaxy devices that are bound to its network. This includes the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy S21 FE (2022), Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3, and Galaxy A54 5G.
Verizon locked Galaxy devices getting the April 2024 update with these firmware numbers
- Galaxy Z Fold 3: F926USQS5HXD1
- Galaxy Z Flip 3: F711USQS6HXD1
- Galaxy S23: S911USQS2CXCN
- Galaxy S23+: S916USQS2CXCN
- Galaxy S23 Ultra: S918USQS2CXCN
- Galaxy S22: S901USQS4DXD1
- Galaxy S22+: S906USQS4DXD1
- Galaxy S22 Ultra: S908USQS4DXD1
- Galaxy S21: G991USQSAFXD1
- Galaxy S21+: G996USQSAFXD1
- Galaxy S21 Ultra: G998USQSAFXD1
- Galaxy S21 FE – G990U2SQS8FXD1
- Galaxy S21 FE (2022): G990U2SQS8FXD1
- Galaxy Note 20: N981USQS6HXD1
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: N986USQS6HXD1
- Galaxy A54 5G: A546 SQS6BXD1
For your information, the update has been spotted on the Verizon network, but it is expected that the update will be available on more carriers in the next few days. If you are using any of the devices mentioned in the above list, then you should start getting new update notifications. If you haven’t received it yet, you can also check it manually in your system settings.
It is worth noticing that the April 2024 update doesn’t bring any new features or innovations for the devices, but it will provide some enhancements under the settings, so you will get protection against external threats on the internet.
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.