Firmware
Samsung Also Updating The Galaxy Note 20 & Note 20 Ultra To August 2022 Security Firmware In The US
Even Google has not published the details of the Android security patch for the month of August 2022, and Samsung has already begun updating some of its last Note Series with the latest version.
Galaxy Note 20 August 2022 Security Firmware
Samsung has already begun releasing the update with the August 2022 Android security patch for two of its high-end Note series smartphones released in 2020. The firmware version with which this update arrives is N98*U1UEU2FVG5, and all owners of a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (Carrier-Unlocked Us Variant).
The series has three models namely:
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N986U) – N986U1UEU2FVG5
- Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N981U) – N981U1UEU2FVG5
As confirmed on the aforementioned portal, Samsung has begun to update the two models of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 family with the latest version of the Android security patch. This update is available throughout United States, and will gradually be extended to the rest of the regions.
What’s New:
Both the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are being updated to the latest version, incorporating security improvements, privacy and bug fixes. It is worth remembering that the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 are part of the selection of Samsung devices with five years of security updates assured. Since the terminals were launched in 2020, they still have more than two years of official support ahead of them.
You can proceed to download and install the update on their mobile phones. They just need to access the device settings, and within the “Software Update” section, check if there is a new version ready to be downloaded and installed.
However, Samsung has already installed the August 2022 security patch to the European Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S20, and Galaxy Z Flip 5G devices last week.
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Galaxy XCover6 and XCover7 Get Boost: Second April 2024 Update Brings LTE TDD Support to Europe
Samsung is consistently rolling out a new update to the Galaxy device, which aims to enhance network connectivity. The new software is coming under the second April 2024 security patch. After introducing the update to the popular devices, it has started rolling out the update to the Galaxy XCover7 and Galaxy XCover6 Pro.
Samsung Galaxy XCover6 and XCover7 get support LTE TDD
Notably, the Galaxy XCover7 and Galaxy XCover6 Pro are getting new updates with the firmware version numbers G556BXXU2AXD6 and G736BXXU5DXD2, respectively. The update is exclusively available in Europe.
With the new update, the company has rolled out a new band as LTE TDD; however, the company hasn’t provided any details about the changes, but it is expected that the company will improve the overall speeds or provide stable connections to the 4G-enabled devices.
According to the changelog, models purchased in Germany cannot receive signals in LTE TDD bands in the following countries: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, Czech Republic.
If you are using the Galaxy XCover 7 or Galaxy XCover 6 Pro in any European country, then you can now update these devices by simply going to the software update menu in the system settings. If the update has not arrived on your device yet, then you have to wait for some time, as it takes time to reach every unit of the devices.
Samsung has recently rolled out an April 2024 security patch update in the Galaxy S23 device. With the last update, it provided security-related enhancements, and now, with the same changelog, the UAE units of the device are getting a second security patch update.
Users of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra are receiving new updates with the firmware S911BXXS4CXD8, S916BXXS4CXD8, and S918BXXS4CXD8, respectively.
As mentioned above, the latest update is coming with the same changelog; therefore, it is unclear what’s new with the update. Hopefully, the update will fix some bugs and improve the functionality of the devices. It is worth noticing that the update is coming after Android 14 and One UI 6.1, so the company may fix the internal issues.
On the other side, the company hasn’t published any official information about it, but if you are using the Galaxy S23 device in Middle Eastern countries, then you should update your device to the latest version by simply going to the software update menu, and if it shows the April 2024 security update is available, then tap on the download button.
Informatively, the Galaxy S23 device was launched back in 2023 and comes with Android 13. The latest version of the device has received one major update in the form of Android 14 and also provides the One UI 6.1 update, which has provided several new features. To get up-to-date features, the device will get three more major updates in the future that will enhance the working of the device.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 is one of the rugged smartphones that is dedicatedly made for using it in any weather condition. It is worth noticing that the company hasn’t limited it to giving tough hardware but also keeps it up to date with its fresh software. In the last major update, Android 14, it has grabbed some new features, and unfortunately, it has also got an issue with the camera, which is causing inconvenience to the users.
Galaxy XCover5 getting a camera issue after Android 14
The Galaxy XCover 5 has received Android 14 and One UI 6.0, and after installing them, users have started reporting about the camera issue. In the reports, the consumers have pointed out that they are not able to use the camera focus like before. Since the camera is the most frequently used feature of the smartphone, its malfunction is significantly affecting the overall performance of the devices.
Due to the malfunctioning of the autofocus, users are also having difficulty making payments due to the autofocus malfunction. When they open the QR code scanner, they are unable to do so because the camera is not focusing on the code.
However, the Korean giant hasn’t yet released a statement regarding the issue’s resolution, despite the fact that the issue surfaced after the last update, suggesting a software update-related problem. Hopefully, Samsung could release a proper update that will update it to the latest version.