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At the moment, Samsung rolling out the major Android 11-based One UI 3.0 and One UI 3.1 update to its eligible Galaxy phones and tablets. So far, the company upgraded countless Galaxy devices with this latest version while various are still waiting.

Aside from the major s/w updates the South Korean tech giant also rolls out new security patches to every smartphone monthly, quarterly, or biannually, as per their eligibility. Installation of newly arrived security patches is necessary for every smartphone owner as it improves system security.

Starting this year, Samsung announced its revised security update policy, which promises four years of regular updates for every Galaxy device launched since 2019. However, the company offering only two new security patches (a.k.a. “Biannually“) in the extended fourth year.

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Although several Galaxy smartphones and tablet owners are yet to receive the April 2021’s security patch Samsung already started releasing the May 2021 security patch to the latest Galaxy S21 series flagships from  April 26, 2021, a week ahead of May.

As always, Samsung will release countless s/w updates like Android 11, One UI 3.1, One UI 3.1, security patches, features, bug fixes, system improvements, and more to its innumerable Galaxy smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and wireless earbuds.

In this dedicated “Samsung May 2021 One UI 3.1 and Security Updates Tracker”, you can find every single firmware update, which includes May 2021 security patch.

[List] Galaxy devices that have received May 2021 security patch: Sammy Fans

  • Galaxy S21
  • Galaxy S21+
  • Galaxy S21 Ultra
  • Galaxy Z Flip 5G
  • Galaxy S20
  • Galaxy S20+
  • Galaxy S20 Ultra
  • Galaxy Note 20
  • Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • Galaxy A51
  • Galaxy S9
  • Galaxy S9+
  • Galaxy Note FE
  • Galaxy S20 FE
  • Galaxy S20 FE 5G
  • Galaxy A50
  • Galaxy Fold 5G
  • Galaxy Note 10
  • Galaxy Note 10+
  • Galaxy A32 4G
  • Galaxy S10e
  • Galaxy S10
  • Galaxy S10 Plus
  • Galaxy S21 Series @ T-Mobile/Verizon
  • Galaxy Note 10 Lite
  • Galaxy A72
  • Galaxy S10 Lite
  • Galaxy Tab S7
  • Galaxy Tab S7+
  • Galaxy A50
  • Galaxy Note 9
  • Galaxy A52
  • Galaxy A52 5G
  • Galaxy A90
  • Galaxy M31s
  • Galaxy M51 – New
  • Galaxy A80 – New
  • Galaxy Note 8 – New
  • Galaxy Tab S6 Lite – New
  • Galaxy A42 – New
  • Galaxy A12
  • Galaxy S8
  • Galaxy S8+

Samsung May 2021 One UI and Security Updates Tracker

Latest News: July 14, 2021

  • Galaxy S8 – July 14

Galaxy S8 and S8+ started getting the May 2021 security patch update via new firmware update in Bolivia. Read more here

  • Galaxy A12 – July 07

Samsung Galaxy A12 receives a new s/w update with May 2021 security update in Wi-Fi improvements, two months after Android 11 (One UI 3.1). Read more

  • Galaxy A42 5G  – June 05

Samsung started rolling out a new software update to the Galaxy A42 5G smartphone, which brings the May 2021 security patch. Read more here

  • Galaxy Tab A with S Pen  – June 02

Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen finally gets One UI 3.1 (Android 11) update, May 2021 patch. Read more here

  • Galaxy Note 9  – June 01

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 finally gets May 2021 update in Canada. Read more here

  • Galaxy Note 20 at T-Mobile/Sprint  – May 31

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 at T-Mobile/Sprint gets May 2021 update, Camera improvements. Read more here

  • Galaxy Tab S6 Lite – May 29

The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite begun receiving the May 2021 security patch, new Camera Auto-framing feature, S Pen to text function, and Quick Share. Read more here

  • Galaxy Note 8 – May 28

Samsung started rolling out the May 2021 security update to the Galaxy Note 8 smartphones in Germany. This update carries build number: N950FXXUFDUE4, and also brings some new features. Read more here

  • Galaxy M31s, M51 – May 26

Samsung released May 2021 software update to the Galaxy M31s and Galaxy M51 smartphones in Russia and Brazil respectively. The Galaxy M51 received Google RCS support and the Brazillian consumer privacy act with this new s/w update. Source

  • Galaxy A90 – May 25

The Galaxy A90 is the latest Samsung smartphone to get the May 2021 security update. Source

  • Galaxy A52, A52 5G – May 21

Samsung’ May 2021 update for Galaxy A52 includes Galaxy S21’s video call effects, Camera improvements. Source

  • Galaxy A70 – May 21

Samsung Galaxy A70 May 2021 update brings 360 Audio feature for Galaxy Buds Pro. Source

  • Galaxy Note 9 – May 20

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 May 2021 security update rolling out now!. Source

  • Galaxy Tab S7 – May 19

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7′ May 2021 update improves Quick Share. Source

  • Galaxy S10 Lite – May 18

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite May 2021 security update has arrived in the US. Source

  • Galaxy S21 US – May 18

Samsung Galaxy S21′ May 2021 update improves Camera and Quick Share in the US. Source

  • Galaxy A72 – May 17

Samsung Galaxy A72 May 2021 update brings video call effects, Camera improvements. Source

  • Galaxy Note 10 Lite – May 15

Samsung released May 2021 security update for the Galaxy Note 10 Lite smartphones which comes with improves system security for device stability. Source

  • Galaxy S20 @ Verizon – May 15

Galaxy S20 at Verizon gets May 2021 security update, BYOD support for easy carrier switching. Source

  • Galaxy S21 @ T-Mobile  – May 13

Samsung and T-Mobile released the May 2021 security update to the Galaxy S21 series in the US. Source

  • Galaxy S10 – May 13

Samsung released the May 2021 security update to the Galaxy S10 series devices. It also brings improvements to the Camera and Quick Share alongside system stability enhancements. Source

  • Galaxy A32 4G – May 13

Samsung Galaxy A32 started getting May 2021 security update. Source

  • Galaxy Fold 5G – May 10

Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G now receiving May 2021 security update. Source

  • Galaxy S9, Galaxy Fold – May 07

Samsung is expanding the May 2021 security update for the Galaxy Fold, Galaxy S9, and Galaxy S9 models in more countries. Source

  • Galaxy A50 – May 07

Samsung started to release a new software update to the Galaxy A50 users. This OTA brings system security improvements by installing the latest Android and One UI patches released in May 2021. Source

  • Galaxy S21, Galaxy S20 – May 06

Samsung began to release a new build for the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 flagships in Europe, mainly in Germany. Just like the previous OTAs, these newer ones also include the May 2021 security patch for both lineups. Source

  • Galaxy S20 FE – May 06

The Galaxy S20 FE smartphone users are the latest to join the party with the May 2021 security patch. Recently, Samsung stated that this new security update brings fixes for 3 critical, 24 high, and 17 moderate CVEs. Source

  • Galaxy Note FE – May 06

Samsung 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. Source

  • Galaxy S9 – May 04

Samsung Galaxy S9 series started receiving the May 2021 security update in the US. You can identify this release via PDA version numbers: G960U1UES9FUD1 and G965U1UES9FUD1 for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ respectively.

  • Galaxy Z Fold 2 – May 04

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 phones getting the May 2021 security update. You can check the full details and changelog here. Source

  • Galaxy A51 – April 30

After a handful of premium Galaxy devices, the last year’s Galaxy A51 models have started receiving the May 2021 security update on the last day of April. This update carries release number: A515FXXU4EUD7. Source

  • Galaxy Note 20 – April 28

Just after the Galaxy S20 series, the May 2021 security update reached the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra smartphones. This release has the same changelog as the Galaxy S20 lineup. Meanwhile, users can identify this update through release numbers: N98xBXXU2DUDA. Source

  • Galaxy S20 – April 28

Following the Galaxy S21 series, the Galaxy S20 lineup begun receiving a new firmware update in Germany, which brings the May 2021 security patch. This release carries build versions: G98xxXXU7DUDB. Source

  • Galaxy Z Flip 5G – April 27

After the Galaxy S21 series, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip started getting the May 2021 security update. You can identify this update via the release number F707BXXU3DUD7. Source

  • Galaxy S21 – April 26

On April 26, 2021, Samsung started sending the May 2021 security patch with a new firmware update. This update also brings major Camera and Quick Share improvements. This release can be identified via the PDA firmware version: G99xBXXU3AUDA. Source

Note:

  • We will update this article just after another new Galaxy device gets the May 2021 security patch.

James is the lead content creator on Sammy Fans and mostly works on Samsung's firmware section. His first phone was the Galaxy S4 and continues to get new S series devices. Most of the time, James tries to learn about new technologies and gadgets but he also sneaks a bit of free time to nearby rivers and nature.

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One UI 6 Beta 5 for Samsung Galaxy S23 arrives: Fixes touch, camera, rebooting, and more issues

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Samsung Galaxy S23 One UI 6 Beta 5 update

Samsung is rolling out a One UI 6 Beta 5 update for Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone users in the UK. The update is part of the One UI 6 Beta program, which allows users to test the latest features and improvements before the stable release.

One UI 5 Beta 6 update of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series can be identified through PDA ending with ZWIK and weighs around 750 MB. It brings several bug fixes and enhancements to the Galaxy S23 series devices.

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The update fixes a bundle of issues that users encountered in the last beta version, mainly related to call recording, ghost touch, Camera, motion photo, Maintenance mode, and more.

WHAT’S NEW

  • Fixed the problem of not being able to record during a call
  • Fixed no touch at the bottom of the screen or
    ghost touch issue
  • Fixed the issues of stuck after entering camera, forced termination. and not being able to take pictures
  • Fixed the problem of not being able to use Motion Photo
  • Fixed infinite rebooting problem when entering Maintenance Mode
  • Many other improvements

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Flip 5 to receive One UI 6.0 beta in October, Community Moderator confirms

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Samsung Fold Flip 5 One UI 6 update

One UI 6.0 Beta update for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 has been delayed, which was scheduled to be released in late September 2023. This announcement is made by Samsung’s Community Moderator through a comment on the Samsung Members app.

For this delay, the moderator stated that more work is required to ensure the stability of the One UI 6.0 beta software for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphones.

In addition, the official assured that the company will do its best to deliver stable software so that the beta version can be launched as early as possible in October after the Chuseok holiday, which is a significant Korean festival that falls in late September this year.

Previously, Samsung’s community moderator had disclosed that the One UI team was working diligently in development and review to complete the beta version with the aim of distributing it within September. However, it seems that the team encountered some issues that required more time to fix.

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5 One UI 5.1.1 enhancements now available for Samsung Galaxy A51, Galaxy A71

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Samsung Galaxy A71 A51 One UI 5.1.1 update

Samsung has started releasing One UI 5.1.1 update for Galaxy A51 5G and Galaxy A71 5G smartphones. The update is rolling out on the Verizon network in the US. The latest update installs the August 2023 security patch to improve system security and stability.

One UI 5.1.1 update for Samsung Galaxy A51 5G and Galaxy A71 5G update brings new features and enhancements to Gallery, Samsung Health, Hotspot, Device Care, and Quick Share.

Latest Firmware

  • Galaxy A71 5G – A716VSQU8GWH2
  • Galaxy A51 5G – A516VSQU8GWH2

Samsung Galaxy A71 A51 One UI 5.1.1 update

WHAT’S NEW

This software update provides One UI 5.1.1, with enhancements to Gallery, Samsung Health, and Hotspot. For more information, open the Tips app > “What’s new in One UI 5”. The latest Android security patch is also included in this update.

Gallery

  • Added more date/time styles for watermarks.
  • Copy/paste effects.
  • Remaster picture: Added Focus view to highlight individuals.

Samsung Health

  • When paired with Galaxy Watch, Samsung Health now provides upgraded sleep management, including Sleep Score Factors, Sleep Consistency and Sleep Animal Symbols. You can also access Sleep Coaching from your Galaxy Watch to track your progress and stay motivated throughout the day.

Quick Share

  • Added Private Sharing to set time limits and prevent recipients from resharing files.
  • Added Share to contacts to quickly find your contacts and share files.

Device Care

  • Enhanced memory management.
  • Added option to clear app cache.
  • Added Memory resident apps option for managing processes.

Mobile Hotspot

  • Added dashboard for hotspot mobile data usage.
  • Added data limits and time limits for managing hotspot usage.
  • Added one-time password to provide temporary access to hotspot.
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