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Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G is now getting One UI 2.5 with October 2020 security patch
Recently, Samsung has started rolling out One UI 2.5 update for its first-gen foldable smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Fold. The company is now pushing this major software update for 5G variants of the Galaxy Fold.
This update comes with a software version of F907BXXU4CTJ1, which brings the latest features of One UI 2.5 and the October 2020 security patch to improve the security and stability of your device. It is currently rolling out in Germany and should soon be available in other markets in the coming days/weeks.
With the One UI 2.5, your device is getting a lot of new features including Samsung DeX, improved WiFi, Bitmoji stickers support for Always-on Display (AoD), improvements in Samsung Keyboard, added pro video mode in the camera app, new SoS features in the Messages app, and much more. You can check the complete changelog below.
Related: Is your Samsung Galaxy device getting Android 11-based One UI 3.0? Check here
How to check for updates manually:
- Tap Settings > Software update > Download updates manually.
- Wait for the device to check for updates.
- Tap OK > Start.
- When the restart message appears, tap OK.
Changelog:
Samsung DeX
– Wireless DeX connection support.
. Wireless connection with TVs through Wi-Fi Direct (compatible with Miracast).
* Quick panel – DeX
. Usage of Samsung Smart TVs released after 2019 is recommended.
– Screen Zoom and Font Size options are supported to allow customization in various display sizes.
Wi-Fi
– If quality information on nearby Wi-Fi routers can be measured, this information will appear as Very Fast, Fast, Normal, or Slow.
* This feature can be turned on or off in “Network Quality Information Display” settings.
– When attempting to access a Wi-Fi router with a password, a newly added feature now allows the user to request the password of the Wi-Fi router from someone nearby who is saved in their contact list and has already connected to that router.
* The “Request Password” button will appear on the Wi-Fi password input screen when you can request a password.
Always On Display
– Bitmoji Stickers are supported on Always On Display. (Clock style)
Samsung keyboard
– A new feature has been added to the keyboard search feature that allows the user to search YouTube.
– The search function of the “Manage Input Languages” screen in the Keyboard Settings page has been newly updated to make it easy to find keyboard input languages that the user wishes to add or delete.
Camera
– The Pro Video feature has been enhanced.
Messages
– A feature has been added that allows the user to call a person who is saved as a pre-configured SOS message contact.
– A feature has been added that allows the user to send SOS location-sharing messages every 30 minutes for 24 hours.
Samsung is rolling out the November 2024 security update for the Galaxy Watch 7 in Europe, after Korea. This update is important as it’s the first security patch for the watch since it was released in July.
Before this, the Galaxy Watch 7 had been criticized for not getting updates on time, with some models still using security patches from months before the watch was even launched.
November 2024 security update is available for Galaxy Watch 7 Bluetooth models (SM-L300, SM-L310) in Europe with firmware version ending with XXU1AXK6. However, not all models are getting the update just yet.
The update is currently not available for the 4G versions of the Galaxy Watch 7 (SM-L305F, SM-L315F) or the Galaxy Watch Ultra (SM-L705F). Samsung is expected to release the update for these models soon.
The fresh update improves the watch’s stability and reliability. The most essential part is that it adds the latest security patch for November 2024 as it makes the device more secure.
Users will have to install a 245 MB software package to install the update. You can also check for the update manually by connecting the watch to your phone, opening the Wearable app then, going to the Watch 7 settings in the app and selecting Update watch software.
Samsung releases November 2024 security update for Galaxy Watch 7
Samsung has pushed the first update for the limited-release foldable phone, Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, which installs the November 2024 security patch. The fresh update is based on One UI 6.1.1 and Android 14.
The first update for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is rolling out in Korea and the company will soon make it available for all models. Users can verify the November 2024 security update with One UI build version F958NKSU2AXK4 and an installation package size of around 500MB.
The fresh update delivers the usual security fixes and may also include performance enhancements, bug fixes, and stability improvements. However, Samsung has not provided any specific details in the changelog.
Notably, November 2024 security fixes 52 vulnerabilities in Android and Samsung software. Google has patched 38 high-level issues, and one CVE doesn’t apply to Galaxy devices. Samsung has also addressed 13 issues, including bugs related to multiple users, Dex Mode, Galaxy Watch, and Settings. These patches aim to improve security and device performance.
For those with a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, updating is easy. Simply go to the Settings app, navigate to “Software update,” and select “Download and install” to receive the patch.
The update ensures that the device remains secure, stable, and possibly more efficient, though it may not include any major feature changes.
Samsung has pushed a new update with the November 2024 security update for Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A34 smartphones. The update installs the latest patch to improve system security and stability.
November 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A34 is currently rolling out in Europe. The company will soon make this update available in other countries. Users can verify the update via the One UI build version given below.
- Galaxy A33 – A336BXXSCEXK1
- Galaxy A34 – A346BXXU9CXK1
This fresh update improves the overall security of the Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A34 phones by fixing several issues. According to the official details, the November 2024 update fixes 52 vulnerabilities in Android and Samsung software.
Google has patched 38 high-level issues, and one CVE doesn’t apply to Galaxy devices. Samsung has also addressed 13 issues, including bugs related to multiple users, Dex Mode, Galaxy Watch, and Settings. These patches aim to improve security and device performance.
If you have received the notification of the update then install it now to get a bug-free experience. You can also check the update by visiting the Settings app on your smartphone and opening the Software Update section.
Now, click on the Download and install option. If any update is available, you can follow the on-screen instructions to install the update on your Galaxy smartphone.
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