Samsung May 2021 Security Patch Update Tracker [July 15]
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.
Yesterday, Samsung officially started delivering the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update for Galaxy A32 4G smartphones in some global markets. Now the Galaxy A32 One UI 5.0 update is expanding in South Korea.
The latest update is released with One UI build version A325NKSU1CVK4. It brings plenty of new features including Extract text from images, Per-app language, Notification permission, Bixby text calls, Stack widgets, Lockdown mode, Maintenance mode, new swipe gestures for easier split-screen and pop-up view, Camera Watermark, Help guide in Pro mode, and many more.
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At the same time, the company also improves a bunch of its older One UI functions, such as Color Palette which now has 16 palettes and basic colors instead of 4, picture and video editing tools in the Gallery app, Edge Panels, Wallpaper and Style section, Camera’s Single Take and Food mode features, My Files apps, and others.
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One UI 5.0 also brings some notables changes to the user interface. The Notification panel and Quick settings panel are impressively revamped, the app icons are now bolder, and the system animations are also sweetened.
Aside from these, you will notice three new Settings menus – Connected devices, Modes and Routines, and Security and Privacy, some new accessibility options in the Quick panel, and a set of new customization options for the Lock screen.
Last but not least, the Samsung Galaxy A32 One UI 5.0 update installs the outdated October 2022 security patch in Korea, however, it addresses dozens of privacy and security-related issues and optimizes system stability.
Furthermore, you can get access to this major software update on your Galaxy A32 LTE smartphone through its “Settings“. From here, enter the “Software update” section and tap on the “Download and install” option.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 smartphone users in the US have now started collecting the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update. This major update installs dozens of new features, improvements, customization functions, user interface changes, and a lot more.
Additionally, the customers will also get access to November 2022 Android security patch through this update. It’s worth mentioning that Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Android 13 update is currently live for US Cellular customers but it might soon expand to other users in the country.
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As of now, users can identify the latest software update through One UI builds version F711USQU3EVK3. Below you can check out some of the main highlights of the new iteration of Samsung’s software –
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Android 13 One UI 5.0:
The latest major software update for last year’s famous Flip phone unlocks lots of new features. It brings 16 new color palette options to let you more effectively personalize the theme of your phone, Lockdown mode for enhanced security, and per-app language so that you can use different languages for different apps.
It further installs Notification permission to provide you more control over your notifications, the ability to turn off RAM Plus, stack widgets, various new camera features – Picture watermark, Help guide in Pro mode, improved single take, etc.
In addition to these, there are various new lock screen customization capabilities that let you change the size and type of every part of the lock screen. The security of your phone is also significantly improving with the addition of new features and functions on the “Security and Privacy” dashboard.
How to get it:
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 customers of the US Cellular network in the US can now get access to the Android 13 One UI 5.0 update and its offerings. To do so, navigate to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install option. Follow a couple of on-screen instructions and enjoy!
One UI 5.0
Samsung Galaxy A22 4G is now getting Android 13/One UI 5.0 update with plenty of new features
Samsung rolled out the latest One UI version to a bunch of premium, mid-range, and low-budget smartphones in different regions. Now, another mid-ranger Samsung Galaxy A22 4G smartphone starts receiving the major Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update in Europe.
Users of Galaxy A22 4G smartphone can identify the One UI 5.0 update via One UI build version A225FXXU3CVK3. This major update is currently available in Europe and will expand to more countries soon.
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One UI 5.0 update is based on Android 13 and brings a ton of new features including new app icons, smart suggestion widgets, a RAM Plus turn-off option, an enhanced color palette, themed icons, custom stickers, new camera features, Shared Album link, Connected devices, multitasking feature, advanced Privacy, updated Apps and more.
If you have received this update on your Galaxy A22 4G, you can check and install the update to enjoy new features, just need to follow a few steps. Open the System Settings on your smartphone, then click on the Software update option, and tap on Download and install button.
If the update is available, then the Download option appeared. Tap on it and follow the onscreen instructions.