Verizon updates Samsung’s Galaxy S8, Note 8 with new security patches

Samsung’s two older flagship devices have been recently received new s/w updates in the United States. According to the info, Verizon US released December 2020 security patch to the Galaxy S8 and S8+, while the Galaxy Note 8 had received the January 2021’s security improvements.

Although it is a minor firmware update that includes newer security patches alone, it is necessary to install as every new release improves the system security, brings enhancements to the native applications and functions, fixes several unknown bugs in order to deliver a better overall user experience.

Samsung is doing good with its software updates as it has upgraded dozens of phones and tablets to the Android 11-based One UI 3.x version. Also, it is not forgetting to release new security updates and additional features to the eligible Galaxies through OTAs.

Usually, the South Korean tech giant offers three major Android upgrades to flagships and select Galaxy A series phones, while the remaining are eligible to get two platform updates. Not only OS updates, but the company also brings four years of regular security update support for devices launched since 2019.

Software Versions:

• Galaxy S8 – G950USQU8DUD3
• Galaxy S8 Plus – G955USQU8DUD3
• Galaxy Note 8 – N950USQU8DUD2

What’s changing:

• The current software update provides performance improvements for your device.

If you are using the Galaxy S8, S8+, or Note 8 smartphone, then 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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