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Galaxy S23 Series’s January 2024 security patch landed in the USA
Samsung Galaxy S23 is still the top contender to get a new update in the initial phase, but Samsung doesn’t follow any rules to expand the new security patch for Galaxy devices; therefore, the company has already rolled out the January 2024 update to many devices, and now, after a long time, we are now witnessing the update available for Galaxy S23 series devices.
The Galaxy S23 series is getting the January 2024 update in the USA
Notably, the locked units of Galaxy S23 series devices have now started receiving the January 2024 security patch in the US. More specifically, the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra locked units are getting new updates with the firmware version numbers S911USQS2BWL7, S916USQS2BWL7, and S918USQS2BWL7, respectively. As of writing, the update has been spotted on US Cellular, but soon it will be available on more carriers.
The January 2024 security patch is one of the security maintenance updates that doesn’t include any new features or innovations for the devices, so it will only make some internal changes that are not visible to users.
Moreover, in simple words, the update will bring some fixes that will remove the loopholes from the Galaxy devices that make them less vulnerable and more protected. If you are also one of those who want to gain all the latest security benefits, then you should update the device to the latest version. To do that, you just need to go to the software update, tap on the download and install option, and then tap on the download button.
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Have carrier-unlocked Galaxy S23 devices also received the January 2024 update?
No, currently there is no update available for the unlocked variants, but it is expected that unlocked units will also get it in the next few days.
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Why haven’t I received the update on my US-locked device yet?
As it is the initial rollout, it may take some time to reach every unit of Galaxy S23 devices, so you should have to wait for some more time.
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Will the January 2024 update also boost the performance of the devices?
As the January 2024 security patch is one of the standard security patches, Samsung doesn’t specify the performance boost of the devices, but it is expected that after addressing some issues, it may indirectly enhance some functions’ performance of the devices.
Samsung has introduced the May 2024 security patch to the Galaxy device, initiating with the Galaxy S24 devices; however, the update hasn’t fully reached all the units available worldwide, but the company is expanding it rapidly to the remaining ones. Now, with the latest development, the company has started rolling out the update in the Australian region.
The Australian units of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are getting new updates with the firmware version numbers S921BXXS2AXD5, S926BXXS2AXD5, and S928BXXS2AXD5 sequentially.
The latest update for the Galaxy S24 series has only brought some security-related enhancements; you may not notice any visual effect on your device. However, if you have been facing any issues since updating the March software update, you should check out the latest update as it may provide fixes.
According to the official documentation, the May 2024 security patch will address more than 50 different system variabilities. More specifically, Google has introduced 31 fixes that will improve the functioning of the Android ecosystem; meanwhile, Samsung has also added 25 fixes for Galaxy devices exclusively.
Galaxy S24 users can now easily update the device to the May 2024 update by going to the software update menu manually in system settings. As the company has recently initiated the update in Australia, it is possible to take time to reach every unit, so keep patience.
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Samsung has a large number of Galaxy devices that are eligible to get the One UI 6.1 update, and to fulfill the update requirement, the company is constantly adding new devices to the list day by day. Today, a new Galaxy A series member, the Galaxy A73, has grabbed the update.
Notably, the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy A73 was spotted in Malaysia with the firmware version number A736BXXU7EXDC. The latest update for the Galaxy A73 doesn’t bring a new security patch as of May 2024. The update brought a lot of new features, so it comes with a massive software package of 2.6 GB.
For the Galaxy A73 device, Samsung hasn’t brought any Galaxy AI feature, but the latest update will surely bring some significant changes that will improve the overall device experience.
In a nutshell, the update has brought new enhancements for the gallery, bringing new features under the connect and sharing functionalities and many more customization options under the different functions.
If you are using the Galaxy A73 5G device in Malaysia, you can now update the device to the latest version by simply going to the software update menu through the system settings. But if you don’t find the update on your device yet, then you have to wait for some time until it is fully distributed to all units.
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Recently, Samsung has started releasing the One UI 6.1 to Galaxy Tab S9 FE series devices. Initially, the update for these devices was spotted in South Korea and some parts of Europe, but now, with the gradual expansion, the company is now serving the update for the devices belonging to the US.
Galaxy Tab S9 FE rolls out the One UI 6.1 update in the US.
Notably, the Wi-Fi variants of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ devices are getting the latest major update with the firmware version numbers X510XXU3BXE1 and X610XXU3BXE1, respectively. It is worth noticing that the update is still using the April 2024 security patch for the devices. It is expected that the 5G variant of the device will get the latest update in the next few days.
OneUI 6.1 features for Galaxy Tab S9 FE Series
The One UI 6.1 update for the Fan Edition tablets is coming with a lot of new features that will provide several new improvements for the existing functions that will level up the experience of editing images. Many new customization features have arrived for your devices that will provide a whole new experience.
Along with this, the update will also enhance sharing and bring more protection against external threats. It will also make changes in the functions related to Samsung Health and make improvements in different functions such as daily activity targets and improved cycle tracking.
Installation
If you are using the Wi-Fi variant of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE devices in the US, then you can now update your device to the One UI 6.1 software manually by going to the software menu through the system settings.
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