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2018’s Samsung Galaxy A8 luckier than Google Pixels as it gets June 2021 security update

Back in April 2021, Samsung updated the Galaxy A8 (2018) with a newer security patch that had increased the security level of this smartphone. Now, the company has started to roll out a new firmware update, which surprisingly comes with the latest security patch to date.
According to the latest information, the Galaxy A8 (2018) phone owners begun receiving the June 2021 security patch with a new software update in UAE. Since it’s an initial rollout that taking place with firmware version A530FXXSKCUF1.
It’s worth mentioning that the South Korean tech giant has released this latest security update to the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy Z Flip (5G), and Galaxy A50 so far. And the Galaxy A8 now became the latest to grab this month’s security patch.
Till now, Samsung has not published the June 2021 security bulletin that details all the revisions and bug fixes for the One UI software system. Since last year, Samsung has impressively improved its software development as it now offering the new security patches far before Google’s high-profile Pixel phones.
Lastly, if you’ve not yet received the notification to download the June 2021 security update, then you can also check for it manually by heading towards device Settings >> Software updates >> Download and install.
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Google Play System October 2023 Update Arrives: What’s New and How to Get It

Google has kicked off an October 2023 update for its Play System, which is responsible for managing the core functionality and security of Android devices. The update arrives with improvements and bug fixes to the system, as well as some new features for the Google Play Store app.
One of the new features of this update is a redesigned app details page, which will help users discover and learn about apps that are compatible with their non-phone devices, such as tablets, smartwatches, or TVs.
Moreover, the October 2023 update for Play System brings the ability to add apps to the Google Play library directly when apps ask Google Play to download new content or functionality. These features are available through Google Play Store v37.8.
WHAT’S NEW
Google Play Store
- [Phone] New design on the app details page to help you discover and learn about apps for your non-phone devices.
- [Phone] You’ll be able to add apps to your Google Play library directly when apps ask Google Play to download new content or functionality.
To get the update on Samsung smartphones, you just need to visit Settings >> Security and Privacy >> Updates >> Google System Update.
How to download new Google Play System update in your Samsung Galaxy
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Samsung Galaxy A23 gets new firmware update in the US

Samsung is releasing a fresh firmware update for Galaxy A23 smartphone users in the US. This update installs the Android security patch released in August 2023 to improve system security.
The new update for the Samsung Galaxy A23 smartphone comes with PDA version A236USQU4CWHC. The update is rolling out for locked models of Galaxy S23 on the T-Mobile network in the US and other carriers could get this update soon.
August 2023 security patch fixes over 70 issues, mainly related to Samsung Members, the Internet, the Galaxy Store, and more to provide a seamless and bug-free experience.
If you have received a notification of the latest update, then check and install it now through Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
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US unlocked Samsung Galaxy S21 FE receiving September 2023 update

Samsung is rolling out the September 2023 security update for the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone in the US, following India and Europe. The update is available for unlocked models of Galaxy S21 FE in the US with One UI build version G990U1UES9EWH2.
September 2023 security update for unlocked Samsung Galaxy S21 FE in the US brings bug fixes and functional enhancements to provide a better and seamless experience. It fixes over 60 security flaws found in smartphones and tablets.
The Korean tech giant will soon make this update available for all Galaxy S21 FE models. If you have received this update, then you can install it through your smartphone’s Settings >> Software Update >> Download and Install.