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US Unlocked Galaxy S20 and Note 20 users get One UI 5.1 update with new features
Samsung is currently focused on the US; the company has continuously served One UI 5.1 updates for the Galaxy devices there; this time, the Korean giant wants to complete the update session in the US as soon as possible. However, the company is still performing very slowly because of carrier restrictions, while in other parts of the world, it has almost completed the initial update.
As per the information, the unlocked variant of Note 20 and Galaxy S20 Series devices is getting a new update. The update comes with One UI 5.1 features that add many new functionalities under various system-level apps, including Camera, Gallery, Samsung internet, and many more.
Moreover, the latest update is a minor upgrade of One UI 5.0, which extends new features; if you install the update, you will get a whole new experience on your device, especially in the camera and Gallery; there are several significant changes done under them.
Users who own Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra devices can identify the One UI 5.1 update by firmware version numbers N981U1UEU3HWB4 and N986U1UEU3HWB4 sequentially. While according to a Reddit user, the unlocked variant of Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra devices also got the same update.
Galaxy Note 20
The Galaxy Note 20 devices are the last series of Note because Samsung has discontinued it and transferred all the legacy to its S22 Ultra and will continue it with every upcoming Ultra model of the S series. The Note 20 series was introduced back in 2020 and comes with Android 10, later the device got three more Android updates, so it is currently running on Android 13, now after receiving the One UI 5.1, the device is no more eligible for any major update in the future; however, it may get some minor updates in the form of security patches.
Galaxy S20
Samsung Galaxy S20 series devices were launched in 2020; Samsung launched these devices e in the market with Android 10 preinstalled. It was the flagship device of Samsung at that time. Later the device received three more Android updates, and currently, the device is running on Android 13, but with this One UI 5.1 update, it will no longer receive any major updates in future.
These Galaxy devices have received the Samsung One UI 5.1 update so far
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.
Debra Taylor
May 1, 2023 at 10:03 am
I have checked my phone and I don’t have any download button to hit on in the software update app. I’ve been all through this phone I’m not finding anything! I can’t find anywhere where it says to download the first; One UI 5.1. My phone is a Verizon unlocked phone, so why haven’t I received the download link or just received it, period! Would please appreciate a response, I’ve tried everything, but to no avail I didn’t get anywhere