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Galaxy S20, Galaxy A54, and Galaxy S23 FE enjoy December 2023 security update in the US
Samsung is swiftly rolling out the December 2023 update to several Galaxy devices, continuing the streak. The update is now available for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy A54, and Galaxy S23 FE belonging to the US. However, due to carrier limitations, the update is limited to some units.
According to the information, the December 2023 update is available for the locked units of these devices, which are affiliated with some carriers. Users who own the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra affiliated with T-Mobile, MetroPCS, and Sprint can identify the latest update by the firmware version numbers G98*USQS8HWK1 respectively. While the Verizon-affiliated units are getting the update with a different version number, G98*VSQS8HWK1.
The same update for the Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy A54 is carrying the firmware version numbers S711USQU1BWK6 and A546VSQS5BWL2, respectively. The December 2023 update doesn’t come with any significant updates for the devices, but it will improve the overall security of the devices.
According to the official documentation, the latest update will introduce more than 60 security vulnerability fixes included by both Google and Samsung, providing Galaxy users with extra enhancements for their devices.
For your information, the Galaxy S20 series is no longer eligible to get any major updates, but other two devices, including the Galaxy A54 and the Galaxy S23 FE, are eligible to get at least four major updates, and from them, one of the major updates, One UI 6 and Android 14, is already rolled out. And similar to this, both devices will get three more major updates up to Android 17.
Samsung is known for its faster update rollout for Galaxy devices, and sometimes it beats Google in terms of the latest software availability. But this time with the One UI 6.1, it seems like the company is taking longer than usual to expand it due to some issues similar to those Galaxy S22 users have recently encountered. but the company has taken quick action and provided improved software with new updates. Now it looks like the company has brought an incremental update for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 devices after a major UI update.
Firmware details
The fresh updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 were spotted in South Korea with the firmware version numbers F936NKSU2FXE3 and F721NKSU2FXE3, respectively. The latest update is coming with a software package of 341.84 MB. It is using the same security patch level in the form of an April 2024 patch.
What’s new
According to the changelog, the latest device update will include some new application code that will improve the overall security of the devices. The software package doesn’t appear to introduce any significant changes, but we anticipate that the update will address issues that may be specific to certain users.
If you are using the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 smartphones, then you can now install the latest update. To do it manually, first go to the system settings, then tap on the software update. If you receive any updates, install them by hitting the download button. If the update hasn’t arrived yet on your device, then wait for some time.
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Last week, Samsung rolled out the One UI 6.1 update to several flagship devices released in 2022, including the Galaxy S22 series in South Korea. However, when Galaxy S22 owners installed the update, they faced some issues related to booting. Therefore, the company has stopped the update and expansion.
One UI 6.1 Update Back for Galaxy S22 Series (After Bug Fix)
When the One UI 6.1 update expansion for the Galaxy S22 stopped and pulled back from the user who hadn’t updated the device at that time, Recently, the company has also confirmed an improvement update. Now, keeping its promise, it has quickly made improvements to the software and rolled out new updates.
The latest update for Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra devices is live, with new version numbers S901NKSU3EXE1, S906NKSU3EXE1, and S908NKSU3EXE1, respectively. The latest update for users who haven’t installed it previously will come with software with a package size of more than 3 GB. Meanwhile, users who have already installed the bug fix update will receive a smaller software package, measuring 352.50 MB. If you want to know more about the One UI 6.1 in more detail, check out this article.
To update your Galaxy device to the latest version, follow some simple steps: Go to the system settings, tap on the software update menu, tap on the download and install option if it shows a new update available, and then tap on the download button.
It is worth appreciating that Samsung is quickly reacting to the issues and responsibly bringing solutions to the users. After the resolution of the issues, it is most likely to expand the update to more units outside South Korea.
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Samsung Internet Browser brings a lot of features that help users comfortably bring content through the internet. For instance, it provides several features like secret mode, where you can privately research on the internet, and when you delete pages, it also removes cookies and browsing history for any website you visited. Previously, it also had the capability to take screenshots in secret mode; now, with the latest development, it has brought a new update.
Samsung Internet Browser 25.0.1.3 update
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The Samsung Internet Internet browser is not only limited to the Galaxy device but can be downloaded to other Android smartphones and tablets as well, so if you want to take advantage of new features and improvements, install the latest version from the Galaxy Store or Play Store.
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