Over 130 Samsung Galaxy devices will now get four years of security updates
On February 22, Samsung announced that it will deliver at least four years of security updates for the Galaxy devices launched since 2019. Over the past decade, Samsung has made a notable improvement in speeding up its security updates.
Furthermore, the Korean tech giant stated that it has closely worked with partner chipmakers and OS as well as over 200 carriers globally to provide the latest security patches to billions of Galaxy phones/tablets. Besides, the company again promised to send security updates as quickly as possible.
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Seungwon Shin, VP & Head of Security Team at Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics said – “Mobile devices play such an important role in our lives, it’s only natural that we want to hold onto them longer. That’s why, thanks to the latest technology advancements, we’re committing to securing Galaxy devices for even longer, so that everything that should be kept protected stays protected.”
Samsung also brings three Android upgrades:
Back in August 2020, Samsung stated that it will give at least three major Android OS updates to its flagship smartphones. Not only flagships, but the company has also listed some A series phones that will also get three years of Android updates support.
Coming back to the latest news, you can check the list of eligible Galaxy devices for the new security update policy below. These Galaxy smartphones/tablets are eligible to receive four years of regular security updates.
Eligible Galaxy Devices Include:
Galaxy Foldable devices:
- Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G
- Galaxy Fold
- Galaxy Fold 5G
- Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Galaxy S series:
- Galaxy S21 5G
- Galaxy S21+ 5G
- Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy S20,
- Galaxy S20 5G
- Galaxy S20+
- Galaxy S20+ 5G
- Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy S20 FE
- Galaxy S20 FE 5G
- Galaxy S10
- Galaxy S10+
- Galaxy S10e
- Galaxy S10 5G
- Galaxy S10 Lite
Galaxy Note series:
- Galaxy Note 20
- Galaxy Note 20 5G
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy Note 10
- Galaxy Note 10 5G
- Galaxy Note 10+
- Galaxy Note 10+ 5G
- Galaxy Note 10 Lite
Galaxy A series:
- Galaxy A11
- Galaxy A21
- Galaxy A21s
- Galaxy A31
- Galaxy A41
- Galaxy A51
- Galaxy A51 5G
- Galaxy A71
- Galaxy A71 5G
- Galaxy A12
- Galaxy A32 5G
- Galaxy A42 5G
- Galaxy A10
- Galaxy A10e
- Galaxy A10s
- Galaxy A20
- Galaxy A20s
- Galaxy A30
- Galaxy A30s
- Galaxy A40
- Galaxy A50
- Galaxy A50s
- Galaxy A60
- Galaxy A70
- Galaxy A70s
- Galaxy A80
- Galaxy A90 5G
- Galaxy A02s
Galaxy M series:
- Galaxy M10s
- Galaxy M20
- Galaxy M30
- Galaxy M30s
- Galaxy M40
- Galaxy M11
- Galaxy M12
- Galaxy M21
- Galaxy M31
- Galaxy M31s
- Galaxy M51
Galaxy XCover series:
- Galaxy XCover4s
- Galaxy XCover Field Pro
- Galaxy XCover Pro
Galaxy Tab series:
- Galaxy Tab S5e
- Galaxy Tab S6
- Galaxy Tab S6 5G
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
- Galaxy Tab S7
- Galaxy Tab S7+
- Galaxy Tab Active Pro
- Galaxy Tab Active 3
- Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019)
- Galaxy Tab A with S Pen
- Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020)
- Galaxy Tab A7
Note:
- The availability of security updates may vary by device and market.
- The lists of security update models are subject to change and will be reviewed on a periodic basis.
This month, Samsung will release a big firmware update for the Galaxy S23 smartphones. The rollout could begin any day as June 2023 has started, while we got the official update release date for Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S22 series in Canada.
According to Fido, Samsung Galaxy S23 and S22 series smartphone users will receive the June 2023 software update on the 20th in Canada. The carrier confirmed that the update will bring the latest security patches, while, there are rumors of additional camera improvements.
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Samsung yesterday revealed the June 2023 Android and One UI security bulletin. As part of its monthly security maintenance release, the company will deliver fixes for 3 critical, 47 high-level of CVEs, and 3 additional Samsung Vulnerability Exposure items.
In addition, it’s expected that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will get a new 2x portrait camera mode, which uses a 50-megapixel resolution. The Korean tech giant has also said to fix the HDR vignetting problem, which can be seen in pictures captured in certain situations.
Before Canada, Samsung’s June 2023 firmware could start to rollout to the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S22 lineups in Europe, Asia, and North America continents. Nowadays, US carriers like Verizon and T-Mobile are deploying new Samsung updates faster than before.
Next month, Samsung would start the Android 14-based One UI 6 Beta program. Initially, the Galaxy S23 phones will be invited to experience the new OS and features. Later on, older flagships and select mid-rangers such as A54/A53 may be invited.
Last month, Samsung rolled out the May 2023 security patch for the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone in Brazil, the US, Europe, and several countries in Asia. Now, the company is expanding May 2023 update for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE in more countries.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphones phone is now receiving the May 2023 security update in the Middle East including South Arabia. The latest software update for Galaxy S21 FE comes with One UI firmware version G990EXXS6EWE3 and an updated package size of 232.99 megabytes.
May 2023 security patch mends more than 70 flaws including 4 critical, 48 high, and 3 moderate levels of common vulnerability exposures. It contains fixes related to Bootloader, App lock, Call Settings, and Telephony framework.
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If you have a Galaxy S21 FE smartphone and you live in South Arabia then, you can download the new update by navigating to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install option.
Aside from this, Samsung has already started releasing the latest June 2023 security patch for Galaxy devices. As of now, some smartphones including Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy A52s, Galaxy A52, and Galaxy A23 have received the latest Android patch. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is next in the line to receive it.
Samsung Galaxy A32 smartphone received May 2023 security patch in several markets. Now, we’re in June 2023 and Samsung is still sending a new update with May 2023 security update for Galaxy A32 but now is it available in Europe.
The latest update of Galaxy A32 brings improvements to the functions of Safety and Emergency. As per the changelog, the update enhances the Emergency SOS usability by making it always active and providing an option for turning on/off the Countdown function.
In addition to this, the company also updated the location confirmation accuracy function related to emergency rescue. It optimizes the stability of your smartphone to make it more secure.
May 2023 security update for Samsung Galaxy A32 smartphone comes with version One UI build version A325NKSU3DWE3 in Europe including Luxembourg. The update is based on One UI 5.1, so make sure to install this major version if you haven’t installed the update.
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To check the update, visit your Galaxy device’s System Settings, once done, scroll down and tap the Software update tab, followed by the Download and install button. If you have received the update on your device then install it now to get error free experience.
