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Galaxy Z Fold 4, Fold 3, Flip 4, Flip 3 getting May 2023 update in the US
Samsung has pushed the May 2023 security update in most of the flagship devices, including Galaxy S23, Galaxy S22, and many more. However, the company has rolled out the security update in limited countries. So, now the company is expanding it into more countries, such as some Galaxy Z Foldable smartphones are receiving the update.
Currently, the May 2023 security update is live for the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 4 in the US. The latest update is rolling out for the Carrier unlocked variant of these devices.
Users who own Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 can identify the latest update by version numbers F936U1UES2CWD7 and F721U1UES2CWD7, respectively. Meanwhile, Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are getting the latest update with version numbers F926U1UES3FWD7 and F711U1UES4FWD7.
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The May 2023 security update doesn’t include any new features and comes as a normal monthly security update that brings some bug fixes that enhance the overall security of the device. As the update resolves the internal issues of devices, it might also improve the performance and stability of the device.
As per the information, the latest security update includes over 70 security patches. From those, 55 patches were included by Google that target the Android OS. Samsung has also added 21 patches that resolve several issues present in Galaxy devices.
Previously, Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Fold 3 were only eligible for three major Android updates, but with the recent policy update, Samsung has promised to give at least four Android updates for these devices.
However, Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 were introduced after the policy was issued, so they are already enjoying four years of Android updates which means users will get new Android updates up to Android 16.
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.