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Samsung rolls out the December 2023 update for Galaxy Z Fold 2 in the US
For a long time, Galaxy Fold users haven’t received any new updates for the device. If we talk about the last update, it received an update back in October with a security update, and then, for some reason, the company didn’t give it the November 2023 patch even though it was eligible for the monthly update, and now it has directly grabbing the December 2023 update.
The December 2023 update is not a significant feature update; instead, it is coming as a security update that will offer several enhancements to the functionalities of the devices. Going into details, the latest update will bring more than 60 fixes, which were added by Google and Samsung. Notably, the patches included by Google have addressed issues with the Android OS, while Samsung’s patches have fixed issues related to Galaxy devices.
The latest update for Galaxy Fold 2 is now available for both locked and unlocked variants, which carry the firmware version numbers F916USQS5KWK1 and F916U1QS5KWK1, respectively.
If you are using locked or unlocked units of Galaxy Z Fold 2 devices in the US, then you can easily install the latest update by following these simple steps: Go to the software update menu from the main system settings, then tap on the download and install option. Wait until it checks for new updates, then tap the download button.
Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Fold 2 back in 2020 and featured Android 10 preinstalled. The device has come with the promise to get three major updates, and keeping that promise, the device has received these updates in the form of Android 11, Android 12, and Android 13. Now the device is no longer eligible to get any new major updates, but it will get some more security-related updates in the future.
After introducing the One UI 6.1 update to flagship tablets, including the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Tab S8 series, the fan edition tablets have also started getting the new update. The Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ are starting to get the UI 6.1 update.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ were spotted getting new updates in Europe and South Korea. More specifically, in South Korea, the update is spotted for the Wi-Fi variant, which is coming with the firmware version numbers X510XXU3BXE1 and X610XXU3BXE1, respectively.
Meanwhile, in Europe, the 5G variant of these devices is getting a new update with the firmware version number X*16BXXU3BXDG, respectively. For the Wi-Fi variant, the update is coming with the firmware version number X*10XXU3BXE1.
The One UI 6.1 update for Galaxy Tab S9 FE devices doesn’t bring any AI features, but even after that, the update provides some significant changes for the tablets. With the latest update, there are several new features, like copy and paste from one image to another, more accurate image clipping, and multiple customization features related to lock screen, alarm, calendar, and many more.
If you want to take advantage of new features, then you can now update your Galaxy Tab S9 FE series device to the latest version by following some simple steps: go to the system settings, then tap on the software update menu. If the update is available, tap on the download button, but some time it takes time to reach every unit, so you have to wait for some time.
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The Samsung One UI 6.1 update is one of the most appreciated updates ever and has started a new era of AI that will improve the overall performance of devices by applying it to several functions. All the new features in One UI 6.1 have arrived on many Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 4. Yes, you read that right. Samsung has already rolled out the latest major update to Galaxy Z Fold 4 devices, but only in limited regions, and is now gradually expanding to more regions.
Galaxy Z Fold 4 receives the One UI 6.1 update in Canada
Samsung has rolled out the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 in Canada. Users can easily identify the latest update by the firmware version number, F936WVLU4FXE3. As it is a major update, it is coming in a massive size of 2.8 GB. With the latest update, the device has the latest May 2024 security patch.
One UI 6.1 update: what’s new?
With the One UI 6.1 update, the company has provided several new features. The most notable features are those that are powered by Galaxy AI and enable users to use several utility functions, such as summarization, live translation, and many more. Along with this, there are several new features that allow users to do more customization on smartphones with different functionalities.
Installation
If you want to take advantage of all the new features and improvements, then you should update your Galaxy Z Fold 4 device to the One UI 6.1 update. If you are using the device in Canada, then you should start getting a new update notification, but if you haven’t received it yet, you can check it manually by going to the system settings.
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The Samsung One UI 6.1 update is one of the crucial updates for Galaxy devices. Through this update, the company has distributed many significant features and improvements for smartphones that level the user experience. The distribution has already begun in the United States, but it is gradually expanding to carriers.
Verizon units of Galaxy Z Fold3, Flip3, S21 FE, A54 updated to the One UI 6.1
With the latest development, several Galaxy devices have started receiving updates on the Verizon network. More specifically, the locked versions of the Galaxy S21 FE and Galaxy S21 FE (2022) are getting new versions with the firmware version numbers G990USQUAGXDE and G990U2SQU8GXDE, respectively. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are getting a new update with the firmware version numbers F926USQU5IXDB and F711USQU6IXDB, respectively.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy A54 is getting the same update with the firmware version number A546VSQU6CXDE. All these devices are getting the One UI 6.1 update with an older security patch as the April 2024 security patch.
For your information, the One UI 6.1 update has brought several new features to existing functionalities that will surely enhance the overall performance and stability of the devices. However, these devices, except the Galaxy A54, have received one Galaxy Ai feature in the form of a circle to search. Along with this, there are several other enhancements made to the devices. For full details, you can read this article.
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