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Samsung July 2021 Security Updates Tracker
Samsung rolls out a number of new software updates in a single day, and this figure goes up to millions in just a single month. These updates include new security patches, Android OS, new One UI versions, bug fixes, additional features, and so on.
In addition to Android OS upgrades, the Korean tech giant follows different security update rollout plans for its various device segments. For example, all the new flagship and select mid-range phones get monthly updates, while the remaining gets once in three months for three years from the first global release.
Aside from this, the company also offers two addition biannual security updates for all the Galaxy devices launched since 2019 in the fourth year of their first official launch. It’s worth mentioning that select enterprise models will get five years of security and maintenance updates.
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Though a bit late, Samsung has finally started the July 2021 security patch update distribution on June 30. And the Galaxy S10 become to first Samsung lineup that has received the most up-to-date security patch update. Meanwhile, the company still releasing May and June security patches for various Galaxy devices.
In this article, we will keep a track of all the Galaxy devices that will get the July 2021 security patch. Below, you can check the list of updated Galaxy devices to the July security patch, followed by the link to read the full article.
Samsung July 2021 Security Patch Details
- Fixed CVEs – 3 Critical, 38 High
- Fixed SVEs – 8 from Samsung
Samsung July 2021 One UI and Security Updates Tracker
July 17, 2021
Identified via PDA version number: A526BXXS1AUG1, the new Galaxy A52 5G firmware update comes with the latest July 2021 security patch first for European users. Read more here
July 17, 2021
Samsung is now releasing a new firmware update to the Galaxy S20 flagship series users in South Korea. The update improves the system security by installing the latest Android and One UI patches released in July 2021. Read more here
July 16, 2021
Samsung released the July 2021 security update for the Galaxy A41, Galaxy M51, and Galaxy XCover 4s devices in different countries. Read more here
July 15, 2021
The Snapdragon 865-powered Galaxy S20 FE 5G is now grabbing the July 2021 security patch in several European countries such as Italy, Greece, and Poland. The firmware version of this update is G781BXXU3CUG2 for the 5G variant, while G780GXXU1AUG2 for the LTE variant (Malaysia). Read more
July 15, 2021
The US carrier Xfinity Mobile is now releasing the latest Android and One UI patches dated 2021-07-01 to the Galaxy Note 9 devices. The update carries PDA version number N960USQS9FUF1. Read more
July 15, 2021
Around four years older Galaxy Tab Active 2 is now receiving the July 2021 security patch through a new software update that bears build number: T395XXSCCUF4. Read more
July 15, 2021
Samsung’s ultra-affordable Galaxy A2 Core smartphone stated grabbing the latest security patch update in India. It comes with PDA version number A260GDDSBAUF1. Read more
July 14, 2021
Recently, Samsung pushed the July 2021 security update to the Galaxy F62 smartphone in India. It’s not just a security update as the changelog mentions improvements for the Camera function as well. Firmware version E625FDDU1AUG1. Read more
July 14, 2021
The Galaxy A70 is the latest Samsung smartphone that has begun to receive the July 2021 security patch over the air. Initially rolling out in Brazil, the latest Galaxy A70 firmware update can be identified via PDA build version A705MNXXU5DUF2.
July 14, 2021
Samsung started sending the July 2021 security patch update to the Galaxy XCover Pro devices in Poland, which sports firmware version G715FNXXS9CUG2.
July 13, 2021
Samsung finally released the July 2021 security update to the international Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones. Read full article here
Software versions:
- Galaxy S21 – G991BXXU3AUG4 | G9910ZHS2AUG1 | G9910ZHS2AUG2
- Galaxy S21 Plus – G996BXXU3AUG4 | G9910ZHS2AUG1 | G9910ZHS2AUG2
- Galaxy S21 Ultra – G998BXXU3AUG4 | G9910ZHS2AUG1 | G9910ZHS2AUG2
Note: Bolded version numbers are for international variants.
July 13, 2021
Samsung’s July 2021 security patch is now making its way to the Galaxy A02s smartphones. The update sports firmware version: A025MUBU2BUF5.
July 12, 2021
T-Mobile released the July 2021 security update to the Galaxy S21 series devices in the US. Read more here
July 11, 2021
Samsung started sending the latest Android patches released in July 2021 to the Galaxy S10 Lite devices in Spain. Firmware version: G770FXXS4EUF6. Read more
July 10, 2021
In the US, Xfinity Mobile carrier consumers can identify July 2021 security update via PDA version numbers: G991USQS4AUFD, G996USQS4AUFD, and G998USQS4AUFD for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. Read more
July 09, 2021
In Mexico, Galaxy Note 9 users can identify July 2021 security update via PDA build number N9600ZHS7FUG3. Read more
July 09, 2021
Samsung just released its July 2021 security patch to the Galaxy S20 FE smartphones in India with a new software update. PDA firmware version G780FXXU4CUG1. Read more
July 08, 2021
The July 2021 security update is now rolling out for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite smartphones. The latest update sports firmware version N770FXXS7EUF2, which is currently rolling out in select European markets such as Poland. Read more
July 07, 2021
July 2021 security update sport build numbers: M115FXXU2BUF3 and A530FXXSKCUG2 for the Galaxy M11 and Galaxy A8 respectively. Read more
July 06, 2021
Samsung released July 2021 security update to the Galaxy A10s alongside the Android 11-based One UI 3.1. Firmware version: A107FXXU8CUG1. Read more
July 06, 2021
July 2021 security patch update is now rolling out for Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra in Germany. Check the latest firmware versions below and read the full article here.
- N986BXXU2DUF8 – Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
- N981BXXU2DUF8 – Galaxy Note 20 5G
July 06, 2021
Fulfilling its promise, Samsung released yet another monthly software update for the Galaxy A52. It comes with July 2021 security patch, remaster image feature, improvements for calling and Quick Share. Read more here
- A525MUBU2AUF3 – Galaxy A52 4G
July 06, 2021
After the Galaxy Note 10 series, the South Korean tech giant started rolling out the July 2021 security patch to the Galaxy S20 series. It also includes hefty Camera performance improvements and enhancements for Quick Share. Read more
Software Versions
- Galaxy S20: G981BXXU8DUF9 | G980FXXU8DUF9
- Galaxy S20+: G986BXXU8DUF9 | G985FXXU8DUF9
- Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G: G988BXXU8DUF9
July 06, 2021
Samsung started sending the July 2021 security update to the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ devices in Europe. Firmware versions: N970FXXS7FUF5 and N975FXXS7FUF5 for the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ respectively. Read more
July 05, 2021
Samsung Galaxy M20 getting a new firmware update (M205NKSU6BUF2) in South Korea, which installs the latest July 2021 security patch for better system security.
July 05, 2021
Samsung released the latest July 2021 security update to the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 tablets in Slovenia. It carries build number – T295XXU4CUF8. Read more
July 02, 2021
Samsung is now rolling out the July 2021 security patch to the Galaxy Fold foldable smartphone in France. Users can identify this release via version number F900FXXS5EUF3.
July 01, 2021
After Galaxy S10 series, Samsung is now rolling out the July 2021 security patch update to the Galaxy Tab Active 2 devices . This update carries build version T395NKOSCCUF2.
June 30, 2021
BREAKING: Samsung Galaxy S10 July 2021 security update starts rolling out
*Article will be updated regularly*
We are in December 2024 and Samsung has started releasing the second November 2024 security update for the Galaxy S24 series. The update is currently available for users in Europe and may expand to more countries soon.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are getting a second November 2024 security update via the One UI build version S921BXXU4AXK4, S926BXXU4AXK4, and S928BXXU4AXK4 respectively.
The fresh update enhances the stability of some functions to provide a better experience. In addition, it also improves the security of the device by fixing some bugs for smoother performance. However, the exact details of the enhancements are not given in the changelog.
Users will have to download a 570 MB package to install the firmware update on their smartphone. For installation, you just need to visit Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
Aside from this, Samsung is regularly working to start the One UI 7 Beta Program soon for the Galaxy S24 series. Recently, a new build appeared for the Galaxy S24 series, suggesting the beta update is just around the corner.
If you are using a Galaxy S24 smartphone in Europe, install the update now to get enhanced security. In addition, it is the way towards the One UI 7 Beta.
Samsung moves closer to One UI 7 Beta release for Galaxy S24
Samsung is rolling out the November 2024 security update for the Galaxy Watch 7 in Europe, after Korea. This update is important as it’s the first security patch for the watch since it was released in July.
Before this, the Galaxy Watch 7 had been criticized for not getting updates on time, with some models still using security patches from months before the watch was even launched.
November 2024 security update is available for Galaxy Watch 7 Bluetooth models (SM-L300, SM-L310) in Europe with firmware version ending with XXU1AXK6. However, not all models are getting the update just yet.
The update is currently not available for the 4G versions of the Galaxy Watch 7 (SM-L305F, SM-L315F) or the Galaxy Watch Ultra (SM-L705F). Samsung is expected to release the update for these models soon.
The fresh update improves the watch’s stability and reliability. The most essential part is that it adds the latest security patch for November 2024 as it makes the device more secure.
Users will have to install a 245 MB software package to install the update. You can also check for the update manually by connecting the watch to your phone, opening the Wearable app then, going to the Watch 7 settings in the app and selecting Update watch software.
Samsung releases November 2024 security update for Galaxy Watch 7
Samsung has pushed the first update for the limited-release foldable phone, Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, which installs the November 2024 security patch. The fresh update is based on One UI 6.1.1 and Android 14.
The first update for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is rolling out in Korea and the company will soon make it available for all models. Users can verify the November 2024 security update with One UI build version F958NKSU2AXK4 and an installation package size of around 500MB.
The fresh update delivers the usual security fixes and may also include performance enhancements, bug fixes, and stability improvements. However, Samsung has not provided any specific details in the changelog.
Notably, November 2024 security fixes 52 vulnerabilities in Android and Samsung software. Google has patched 38 high-level issues, and one CVE doesn’t apply to Galaxy devices. Samsung has also addressed 13 issues, including bugs related to multiple users, Dex Mode, Galaxy Watch, and Settings. These patches aim to improve security and device performance.
For those with a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, updating is easy. Simply go to the Settings app, navigate to “Software update,” and select “Download and install” to receive the patch.
The update ensures that the device remains secure, stable, and possibly more efficient, though it may not include any major feature changes.