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Samsung rolls out May 2023 security update for Canadian users
Being the largest manufacturer of Android devices, Samsung has next-level dominance in the Android market; along with that company is working tremendously to push new updates for its devices. The company provides two types of important updates; one includes new kin improvements and a feature known as One UI, while the other one includes monthly updates, which come with fixes that improve the overall security of devices.
Now as we are in ending of the month, we have observed that Samsung has already updated several Galaxy devices with May 2023 security patch. However, the company has its smartphones in different countries where some devices are still left, like Canada. Samsung has now rolled out the update for Various Galaxy devices, including Galaxy S22, Galaxy S20, Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy A53, and Galaxy A52.
Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G, Galaxy Flip 3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Samsung has now rolled out May 2023 security update for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G, and Galaxy Z Flip 5G with these firmware version numbers F926WVLS3FWE1, F711WVLS4FWE1, and F707WVLS4HWE2 sequentially. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G have got two major Android updates, including Android 12 and Android 13 sequentially. Previously these devices were eligible for only three major updates but worth last year’s policy change, Samsung had an Android update one year more for these devices, which means they will get the new Android updates till 2025.
One UI 6.0 Beta Update: These Samsung Galaxy smartphones can get it first
While Galaxy Z Flip 5G was launched back in 2020, the device is now almost three years old and comes with Android 10 on board; it has already completed its update cycle and now running on Android 13; however, it will get some more security updates like this.
Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S20
Last year, Samsung introduced Galaxy S22 as its flagship device; with this, Samsung has also promised to give new updates for the device; for information, the device is eligible for at least four Android updates and five-year security updates. Therefore, it is now running on Android 13 and will get more updates like this.
The Galaxy S20 is now a three-year-old device; at the time of release, it was only eligible for three Android updates, so after completing a major rollout session, the device is stuck with Android 13 and One UI 5.1, and now it will be no longer eligible for any further Android update. However, the phone is still eligible for small security updates, like now it is getting the May 2023 security update.
The Canadian Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra are getting the May 2023 security update with these firmware version numbers S901WVLS2CWE1, S906WVLS2CWE1, and S908WVLS2CWE1, respectively.
Meanwhile, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra are grabbing the update with version numbers G981WVLS4HWD2, G986WVLS4HWD2, and G988WVLS4HWD2 sequentially.
Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A52
Samsung Galaxy A series includes midrange smartphones, some of which belong to the premium range after the flagship devices of Galaxy Z and Galaxy S. Most of the time, the company updates the Galaxy A series immediately after the flagships. Currently, the Korean giant is updating two popular Galaxy A series devices, including Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A52 5G devices with firmware version numbers A536WVLS5CWE2 and A526WVLS8EWD2. The latest update includes the May 2023 security update that brings several fixes that aim to.
The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G is the latest premium mid-range smartphone on the market. It debuted with Android 14 and One UI 6.1. To maintain its security, the company has started rolling out the fresh April 2024 security patch update for the device.
As of writing, the April 2024 security patch for the Galaxy A55 5G has been spotted in several regions, including Europe, Asia, and some Latin American countries. More specifically, the European units of the Galaxy A55 5G are getting a new update with the firmware version number A556BXXS2AXD3. In Asian countries, the update is coming with the firmware version number A556EXXS2AXD3. Meanwhile, the Latin American units are getting a new update with the firmware version number A556EXXS2AXD4.
According to the official changelog, the April 2024 security patch doesn’t bring any major changes for the devices, but it will strengthen their security. According to the official documentation, the latest security patch will provide more than 40 fixes, and Google has added 27 security vulnerability fixes related to the Android OS. Along with this, Samsung has also provided 17 more fixes that remove the security-related bugs from the Galaxy devices.
Moreover, if you update your Galaxy A55 5G smartphone to the latest version, you may get some new changes that can improve the overall performance and stability of the devices. So if you are facing any issues, then the new software update may bring resolution for you.
To take advantage of new software improvements for your device to the latest version, if you are using the Galaxy A55 5G device in any of the above-mentioned regions, you can now install the latest software by going to the software update menu from the system settings.
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One UI 6.1 with Galaxy AI Feature update rolled out for Galaxy Z Fold4, Flip4, Fold3, and Flip3
Usually, Samsung expands the One UI update gradually to Galaxy devices, but today the company has released the One UI 6.1 update for several devices. After spotting the update on the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S21 devices, the update is now live for the older foldable devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3.
It is worth noticing that all these foldable devices are initially getting the One UI 6.1 in South Korea. Users who own the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 can identify the latest update by the firmware version numbers F936NKSU2FXDC and F721NKSU2FXDC, respectively.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are getting new updates with the firmware version numbers F926NKSU2IXDC and F711NKSU3IXDC, respectively. With the latest One UI update, the company will provide several new features that will enhance the device’s utility. It is worth noticing that the update is still using the April 2024 security patch.
Informatively, the One UI 6.1 update will also provide new Galaxy AI features that will surely elevate the device experience while using the different communication functionalities and many routine functions.
For your information, there are several Galaxy AI features, including Browsing Assist, Chat Assist, Circle to Search with Google, Edit Suggestion, Generative Edit, Interpreter, Live Translate, Note Assist, and Transcript Assist.
If you are using any of the aforementioned foldable devices in South Korea, then update the Galaxy devices to the most recent update. To do that, simply go to the software update settings under the system settings.
One UI 6.1 and Galaxy AI Features
- Circle to Search feature for instant search.
- Chat Assist helps to translate incoming and outgoing chats in real time and offers different conversation tones.
- Interpreter, which translates in-person conversations in real time.
- Live Translate helps translate phone calls in real-time.
- Note Assist improves the overall functionality of the Notes app.
- Transcript Assist allows for the recording of speech and offers transcription.
- Browsing Assist summarizes and translates web pages.
- Generative editing helps with advanced editing.
- Edit Suggestion offers advanced editing suggestions and options like remastering, erasing shadows, and more.
- Instant Slow-Mo helps to slow down high-action videos after recording them. (Limited Models)
- Generative wallpaper permits you to create as much wallpaper as you want.
- Photo Ambient Wallpaper allows the addition of special effects to the wallpaper based on weather conditions.
A short horror moment for a smartphone user is the end of software support! Samsung plays with monthly, quarterly, and biannual firmware security updates including patches for Android OS-related security issues and Samsung-specific security issues. Sad to relate, here we are listing the Samsung Galaxy devices that are losing their software support in 2024.
Samsung has its policies for allotting software support, according to which it delivers the software update on time, and once the device reaches the limit of update, the brand ends the software support for that. Initially, Samsung offered three major updates to flagship devices and two major updates to the rest of the Galaxy devices, then it expanded the limit and started offering four years of major OS updates to particular devices and three for the affordable ones. Now earlier this year, it promised seven years of major OS updates for its flagship Galaxy S24 series.
However, Samsung hardly ditched its software policies, but now things appear the opposite since the giants are shifting the Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series repeatedly between the monthly and quarterly updates list.
Hope your device will not be listed in the list, since here we are mentioning the software support ended devices list in 2024.
Galaxy A series devices
- Galaxy A71
- Galaxy A51 LTE
- Galaxy A02
- Galaxy A01
Galaxy M series devices
- Galaxy M21
- Galaxy M31
Galaxy Tabs & Foldable
- Galaxy Tab S6
- Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020)
- Galaxy Z Flip LTE
- Galaxy Z Fold2 4G
- Galaxy W20 5G
- Galaxy S10 Lite
- Galaxy Note 10 Lite