Samsung Galaxy Note FE gets May 2021 security update!
Around four years ago, Samsung launched the Galaxy Note Fan Edition as its new affordable flagship smartphone. It came with an Android 7-based Samsung Experience pre-installed.
Now, the South Korean tech giant started sending a new s/w update to the Galaxy Note Fan Edition smartphones, which brings system security improvements by installing the latest May 2021 security patch.
According to Samsung, the May 2021’s security update fixes 3 critical, 24 high, and 17 moderate CVEs. At the same time, this new OTA enhances the system functions for a better overall user experience.
So far, the company released these new security improvements to various Galaxies such as Galaxy S21, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S20, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy A51, and Galaxy S9 over the air.
Identified via release number: N935KKKU4CUD1, the Galaxy Note FE’s May 2021 security update making its way to the South Korean market. We are expecting that it will soon be expanded to other regions as well.
You can check for the updates manually by operating to your device Settings, scroll down and pick the Software updates section, and finally tap on Download and install.
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Samsung has started rolling out a new update for Galaxy M11 and Galaxy A03s smartphones, which installs the latest Android security patch released in November 2023.
The fresh software brings system security improvements, stability optimization, functional enhancement, and bug fixes to deliver a better performance. The latest patch fixes 48 CVEs related to the Android operating system, 15 SVEs related to One UI software, and 2 CVEs related to Samsung.
Latest Firmware
- Galaxy M11 – M115FXXS5CWK3
- Galaxy A03s – A037FXXS5CWK3
Users can check new software updates manually with a handful of simple steps. Firstly, visit your Galaxy device’s System Settings, once done, scroll down and tap the Software Update tab, followed by the Download and install button.
In an exciting development, Verizon started to release Android 14 and One UI 6.0 update to the Galaxy S21 family in the US. The major firmware also installs the November 2023 Android patches, as part of enhancing system security and stability.
Verizon-locked Galaxy S21 lineup’s Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update can be identified via the PDA build version ending with FWK5. The carrier’s support page reads “This software update includes the latest Android OS 14 (U) and One UI 6.0, with improvements for user experience and performance.”
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The Quick Settings layout has been updated to enhance usability. Talking about the Weather Widget, a new weather widget was added to provide weather forecasts and insights. You can now check the local weather on a map without adding a current location.
It also adds a Bixby text call button to easily switch to text calling. Bixby Text call must be first enabled in Call settings. In the Camera department, the One UI 6.0 brings a separate picture resolution button in the Camera quick settings menu. Now you can easily change picture resolution by tapping the 12M button.
Additionally, there’s a new separate video size button in the Video Quick settings menu. Select Video mode and tap the FHD 30 button at the top to show more options. Moreover, Samsung’s Android 14 release has a Custom camera widget to quickly launch the Camera with your saved settings.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is eligible for new software update until February 2028. Within its five-year software update lifespan, the Galaxy S23 Ultra will receive several new security patches, and feature drops as well as a total of 4 Android upgrades by Samsung.
The company listed the Galaxy S23 Ultra along with the Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus for new software updates every month. This means, your device will get the latest Android patches every month until February 2027 (at least four years).
S23 Ultra Software — Current Status
- [Stable] Android & One UI — Android 14 & One UI 6.0 | US Carriers
- [Next UI] Android & One UI — Android 14 & One UI 6.1
- [One UI] Security Patch — November 2023
- [Android] Google Play System — October 2023
Future Software Update [Expected]
Samsung will provide a total of four major OS upgrades and five years of security patches.
Android OS
- One UI 6.1, powered by Android 14 – February 2024
Incremental Software
- November 2023 Android security patch — Rolling out to Public
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