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Samsung rolls out the December 2022 update for its 5 foldable devices in Canada
Nowadays, Samsung is very busy updating its devices with three different software updates, and this is the reason why the company is unable to provide updates for its devices at the ideal time. And for that reason, in regions, Galaxy devices haven’t got the previous month’s update till now. However, the company is trying hard to update the device as soon as possible.
Notably, the Korean giant is now rolling out the December 2022 security update in Canada. Several Galaxy devices are now receiving the update together. Those are Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, and Fold 2. However, all the devices have already received the Android 13 update.
Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Flip 4 devices are the latest foldable flagship devices of Samsung, which were launched last year and come with Android 12, the Korean giant has promised to provide the four Android updates to some devices which are released in 2022, so the devices will get updates upto Android 15. while currently, the devices are running on Android 13 and now receiving the new security patch in Canada, users can identify the update by the version number F936WVLU1BVL8 and F721WVLU1BVL9 for Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 sequentially.
Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Flip 3
Samsung launched these devices in 2021; at that time, Android 12 was in the initial stage. So the devices came with Android 11; later, they were the initial devices that got early access to Android 12 beta and then as time passed, they recently received Android 13. However, these devices come with a promise of at least three Android updates, so for the obvious reason, they will receive Android 14 in the near future, come to the current update, these devices are now receiving the one-month older update in the form of December 2022 security patch, the update comes with version number F926WVLU2EVL9 and F711WVLU3EVL9 for Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Flip 3 5G respectively.
Galaxy Z Fold 2
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 device was the second generation of the Foldable device series. It was launched in 2020, and being a 3-year older device, it is still receiving Android updates. The device has recently received Android 13 in the Canada region, and now it is receiving the first post update after the major one; users can identify the latest update by the firmware version number F916WVLU2IVL7, as the device is launched under the three-year Android policy, so the device is no longer for any further Android updates. However, it will receive more security updates for some time.
December 2022 update comes with bug fixes
The December 2022 update is normal security maintenance. Generally, it contains some enhancements regarding device security by fixing several vulnerabilities. As per the official changelog, the update resolves 90+ security vulnerabilities. Google has included 80 patches which are available for all android phones, while Samsung has also added 13 more patches which are exclusively available for Galaxy devices.
Samsung has rolled out the April 2024 security patch update to several Galaxy devices; however, due to the server limitation, it is not able to provide the update to all the eligible devices. Now the Galaxy A15 5G is getting the update.
Initially, the Korean giant rolled out the April 2024 security patch update in India. With the latest update, the company rolled out a new update with the firmware version number A156EDXS1AXDC. With the latest update, the company has only made some security-related enhancements.
For your information, the April 2024 update will bring you more than 40 fixes, of which Google has added 27 that enhance the Android OS functionalities. Along with this, Samsung has also added 17 more fixes that exclusively improve the functioning of the Galaxy devices.
Furthermore, the update could bring some new changes that internally improve the device’s functioning and provide enhancements for performance and stability. Additionally, if you are having any issues while using any of the functionality, you should update the device, as it may address the issue.
If you also want to take advantage of the latest update, you can check it by going to the software update menu in the system settings. If you don’t receive the update, then wait for some time as it takes to reach every unit of the device.
Samsung has rolled out the April 2024 security patch update for the Galaxy Tab S7 series. It has already rolled out the update in several countries, mainly Europe and Latin America. Now the device is starting to get the update in the US.
Verizon Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7 Plus Receiving April 2024 Update in the USA
Notably, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ are receiving the update on the Verizon network with the firmware version numbers T878USQS7DXD1 and T978USQS7DXD1, respectively. With the latest update, the device will have proper consistency in terms of performance and security.
For your information, the April 2024 update will bring you more than 40 fixes, of which Google has added 27 that enhance the Android OS functionalities. Along with this, Samsung has also added 17 more fixes that exclusively improve the functioning of the Galaxy devices.
Furthermore, the update could bring some new changes that internally improve the device’s functioning and provide enhancements for performance and stability. Along with this, if you are having any issues while using any of the functionality, you should update the device, as it may address the issue.
If you are using the Galaxy Tab S7 series of devices in the US bound for Verizon, then you should start getting a new update. To do that, go to the software update menu via system settings. If you don’t receive the update yet, then wait for some time, as it takes time to reach every unit.
Earlier this month, Samsung officially announced that it will provide one UI 6.1 update to the 2022 flagship device in May. But now the company has surprisingly started rolling out the update to one of the midrange Galaxy A23 devices.
The Verizon network has spotted the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy A23, with the firmware version number A236VSQU3CXD3. It has also brought the latest security update in the form of an April 2024 security patch. With the latest update, there are several new features introduced that will add some new features and enhancements.
In detail, the latest update for the Galaxy A23 5G introduces a new battery protection feature that allows users to manage the application’s battery charging to prevent battery damage. There are some new changes in the clock customization, gallery, and Samsung account sections. It is important to note that there is no AI feature arriving in this update.
The update will also enable call continuity, mid-conversation device switching, and seamless communication across any device, such as a Galaxy table, computer, or watch, all connected to the same Samsung account. A small but important addition is a new toggle in the mobile network that allows users to turn off 5G if they don’t need to connect to the update.
If you are using the locked version of the Galaxy A23 on the Verizon network, then you can now update it to the latest version simply by going to the system settings and tapping on the software update. If it shows a new update available, then tap on the download button.