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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 gets June 2021 security patch update in the US, Europe
After updating the Galaxy S flagships, Samsung began updating the Galaxy Note range to the June 2021 security patch. Earlier today, the Galaxy Note 10 lineup started getting the latest Android patch, and now, the latest Galaxy Note flagships join the party with June 2021 security patch.
Now, the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra receiving the company’s June 2021 One UI patches with a new software update. Surprisingly, Samsung pushed a broader rollout of this firmware as it spotted in several European countries and the US as well.
Samsung’s June 2021 security patch update is continuously hitting the US unlocked Galaxy Note 20 series on Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, and AT&T carrier, while the international Exynos-powered variants also receiving it across Europe gradually.
Well, we’re still waiting to get the details of Samsung’s June 2021 security patch, and it’s expected to be released anytime. We’ll also update this article when the company publishes this month’s security bulletin. Meanwhile, it’s confirmed that this new patch brings fixes for various CVEs from Samsung and Google.
Software Version:
- Galaxy Note 20
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- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
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Apart from this, the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra smartphones are confirmed to get the upcoming One UI version 3.5. Although we can’t confirm the exact release date of the One UI 3.5 update, it will arrive most probably in September this year.
After bringing the One UI 3.5, Samsung will surely begin the Android 12 beta development for its eligible devices in October this year and the Galaxy Note 20 series is on the 2nd spot on the company’s One UI 4.0 Beta eligible schedule. After that, a stable One UI 4.0 build is expected to come later this year for Galaxy flagships.
Coming back, you can check for the Galaxy Note 20 June 2021 security patch update manually by navigating to your device Settings, open the Software updates section, and finally tap on Download and install.
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October 2024 started with the SDC24 event, where Samsung shared important updates about its software and products. One of the big announcements was the upcoming One UI 7 Beta update for developers, which will be released at the end of this year. While this is a change from last year, some users get disappointed by the timeline. However, Samsung never forgets to release its monthly update on time.
On the 5th day of this month, Samsung began releasing the October 2024 security patch for Galaxy devices to enhance security and stability. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, launched in late September 2024, is the first smartphone to receive the October 2024 security update. Several more Galaxy devices will get this update in the coming days.
October 2024 security update fixes several vulnerabilities and boosts the overall security of the devices. Samsung will soon release the details and updated devices list on the scope page.
Below you can check a list of Galaxy devices that have received the October 2024 security update.
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Samsung One UI October 2024 Updates List
11/09
- Samsung brings October 2024 security update to Galaxy A55 5G
10/09
- Samsung Galaxy A13 secures October 2024 update ahead of many flagships
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5 receiving October 2024 security update
- Samsung rolls out October 2024 update to Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6
09/09
- Samsung Galaxy S24 grabs ‘crucial’ October 2024 update in the US
05/09
- Samsung drops October 2024 security update, Galaxy S24 FE takes the lead.
*More devices will be added to this list as Samsung releases the update for them.
If you have a Samsung device from the list above and haven’t updated it yet, go ahead and do it now. If your device isn’t on the list, you can manually check for updates by going to Settings >> Software Update >> Download and Install. You can share software updates screenshots and details by tagging our social media accounts.
Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra users are getting an October 2024 security update in Canada. This update improves system security and stability to enhance the overall performance.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series in Canada can verify the October 2024 security update via the One UI builds given below.
- S921WVLS3AXI1 – Galaxy S24
- S926WVLS3AXI1 – Galaxy S24 Plus
- S928WVLS3AXI1 – Galaxy S24 Ultra
The latest security patch includes critical updates from both Google and Samsung. Notably, Google’s patch resolves 2 critical vulnerabilities and 28 high-level issues, although one was previously addressed, and two do not apply to Galaxy devices.
On the other side, 12 Samsung vulnerabilities have been fixed which are related to system services and Knox to ensure a more secure user experience. Additionally, Samsung Semiconductor has also added a fix to boost performance.
The installation package size of this update is around 440MB. If you have received the notification of the update then install it now to get a bug-free experience. Also, you can check the update manually.
To manually check for updates, users can navigate to their phone’s Settings, scroll to the Software Update section, and select the “Download and Install” option if a new OTA is available
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Google App is updating its bottom navigation bar by bringing back a more modern design called Material 3. This change introduces a new pill-shaped indicator that shows which tab you’re using.
The revamped bottom navigation bar arrives with the latest beta version 15.40 of the Google App, thanks to 9to5Google. With the fresh design, Google aims to make it easier for users to navigate.
Instead of just highlighting the tab icon you’re on, the new design surrounds the icon with a pill shape to make it clearer and more appealing. Google app initially introduced this design in 2023 but later decided to revert to its previous look. Now, after some changes, the app has once again been back with the updated look.
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Aside from the testing new design, the company is also looking into a new verification feature for its Search function. This feature would give verified businesses a blue checkmark, similar to what you see in Gmail to help users easily identify trustworthy sources online.
Not everyone has access to Google App’s latest beta update yet, but users can force-stop the app through their device settings if they don’t see the new look right away. With the return of Material 3 design and new features on the way, users can look forward to a more enhanced experience in the Google App.
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