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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
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Samsung has pushed a new update for the Galaxy S24 FE smartphone, which installs the latest Android security patch released in December 2024 to improve system security. This update is rolling out in Korea and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
December 2024 update for Samsung Galaxy S24 FE update arrives with One UI build version S721NKSS2AXK5 and an installation package size of around 300MB. The update is rolling out gradually so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
The fresh update is based on One UI 6.1.1 and Android 14. However, the update is eligible for the next major, One UI 7, update. Currently, Samsung is testing One UI 7 Beta on the Galaxy S24 series and will release a stable update with the next Galaxy S series next year.
Talking about the December 2024 security patch, this update fixes several issues around 45, to make the smartphone more secure and stable. Google fixes 6 critical vulnerabilities and 28 high-level ones. There is also 1 issue that was previously fixed in earlier updates and another that is not applicable to Samsung devices.
Samsung has also addressed 2 high-level vulnerabilities in its semiconductor products. Along with these fixes, Samsung has also provided 8 patches under its Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items. These focus on issues with the Theme Center, Galaxy Watch Bluetooth, SmartSwitch, and Dex Mode.
To install the update, you just need to follow a few easy steps. Open Settings, tap on Software Updates, and click on Download and Install.
December 2024 security update rolls out to Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition users are getting a fresh update with the December 2024 security patch in Korea. This update installs the latest Android security patch to improve system security and stability.
December 2024 security patch fixes over 45 vulnerabilities, including 6 critical and 28 high-level issues. It also resolves one issue previously addressed and another not relevant to Samsung devices.
In addition, Samsung has patched 2 high-level vulnerabilities in its semiconductor products and provided 8 SVE patches covering the Theme Center, Galaxy Watch Bluetooth, SmartSwitch, and Dex Mode to make the device more secure.
Samsung rolls out the December 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition via One UI build version F958NKSS2AXKC. Users will have to download around 400MB package to install the update.
The update is rolling out gradually so it may take some hours or days to reach all models. It is currently available in Korea and the company will soon expand it to more countries.
Users can check new software updates manually with a handful of simple steps. Firstly, visit your Galaxy device’s “System Settings,” once done, scroll down and tap the “Software update” tab, followed by the “Download and install” button.
Aside from this, Samsung has rolled out the beta version of One UI 7 for the Galaxy S24 series and announced to make the stable version available with the Galaxy S25 series launch. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is also eligible for the One UI 7.
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Samsung is currently working to expand the One UI 7 Beta update for more Galaxy S24 models. Meanwhile, the company is also rolling out the December 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra phones.
December 2024 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series is currently live in Korea and the company will soon make it available for more countries soon. This update makes your devices ready for the next firmware, which could be of One UI 7 beta.
Users of the Galaxy S23 series can verify the latest security update through the One UI build version given below:
- S911NKSS5CXKA – Galaxy S23
- S916NKSS5CXKA – Galaxy S23 Plus
- S918NKSS5CXKA – Galaxy S23 Ultra
December 2024 security patch addresses more than 45 security vulnerabilities. Google patches in this update cover six critical vulnerabilities and 28 high-level ones. There is also 1 issue that was previously fixed in earlier updates and another that is not applicable to Samsung devices.
Samsung has also addressed 2 high-level vulnerabilities in its semiconductor products. Along with these fixes, Samsung has also provided 8 patches under its Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items. These focus on issues with the Theme Center, Galaxy Watch Bluetooth, SmartSwitch, and Dex Mode.
To access a fresh update on your Samsung Galaxy S23, go to the Settings app, tap on Software Update, and then select Download and Install. This will initiate the update process, and once completed, you’ll enjoy a more secure smartphone experience.
It is expected that Samsung will soon release the One UI 7 Beta update for the Galaxy S23 series, so more users can enjoy amazing features and provide feedback. One UI 7 Beta is currently available for the Galaxy S24 series in limited countries.
Samsung Galaxy S23 series could get the next update as One UI 7 beta. Install the December 2024 update now to make your device ready for the upcoming update
Samsung Galaxy S24, S24 Plus and S24 Ultra get December 2024 security update