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India: Samsung Galaxy S21 lineup starts grabbing August 2021 security update
Earlier this month, Samsung started distributing the latest security update to the eligible Galaxy devices in which the Galaxy S21 series is one of them. Now, the company expanding the most up-to-date August 2021 security update for the Galaxy S21 phones in India.
Identified via PDA firmware versions: G991BXXU3AUGM, G996BXXU3AUGM, and G998BXXU3AUGM for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra, the update is making its way to the Indian consumers gradually.
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August security bulletin
Starting this month, the company published the August 2021 security bulletin that reveals this update brings fixes for 38 CVEs from Google (including 3 critical) and 8 SVEs from Samsung in order to enhance the overall device stability.
Aside from this, the Korean phone maker released the August update that included improvements for Camera performance to the Galaxy S21 series. However, it’s difficult to say whether the company will expand its reach to other regions or not. Meanwhile, you can see that changelog below.
- Changelog
- Camera performance improvements
- Applied stabilization code related to device operation
- Applied stabilization code related to device security
- Read the full story here
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Check for updates manually
You can check for the new update manually by opening your device’s Settings, finding and selecting the Software updates menu, waiting until the phone detects a new over the air update, and finally tapping on Download and install button.
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Samsung Galaxy A54 5G gains October 2024 security update
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G smartphone has started receiving the latest October 2024 security update, which installs the fresh Android patch to boost security and stability. The update arrives with a One UI build version A546BXXSACXI3.
October 2024 security update is rolling out with some important fixes from Google and Samsung. Google has patched 2 critical and 28 high-level issues, 1 was already resolved and 2 don’t apply to Galaxy devices.
On Samsung’s end, there are 12 fixes for vulnerabilities in system services and Knox. In addition, Samsung Semiconductor also added a fix to improve performance. Overall, the update enhances the security of the device for better protection.
Users of Samsung Galaxy A54 smartphones are getting an October 2024 security update in Europe and the company will soon make it available in other countries. The installation package size of this update is around 277MB.
If you have received the notification of the update then install it now to get a bug-free experience. You can also check the update by visiting the Settings app on your smartphone and opening the Software Update section.
Now, click on the Download and install option. If any update is available, you can follow the on-screen instructions to install the update on your Galaxy smartphone.
Talking about One UI 7, the Samsung Galaxy A54 smartphone is eligible. Back in August 2024, this smartphone was spotted running Android 15-based One UI 7 on Geekbench. It scored 978 in single-core and 3044 in multi-core scores. Notably, the next One UI 7 update will be debuted with the Galaxy S25 series while the beta program will open for developers at the end of this year.
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Samsung Gallery gets v15.5.01.5 update, check if album visibility bug fixed
Samsung has released a new update for the Gallery app, now available on the Galaxy Store with version 15.5.01.5. The update brings improvements to the app’s performance along with some fixes for issues users experienced in the previous version.
After updating to One UI 6.1.1, many Samsung users were facing issues with the Gallery album feature. When users tried to open specific photos in the Gallery app, the album would disappear and their photos would not be visible. Instead of the photos appearing, the album itself disappeared
Samsung acknowledged the issue and promised to fix it in a future update. Now, with the release of this new Gallery app update, it is expected that the album visibility problem will be resolved.
While the update’s changelog does not provide specific details about which bugs have been fixed, it is widely expected that the disappearing album bug will be addressed.
Samaung Gallery New update available – 15.5.01.5 pic.twitter.com/GKwdTS0i5l
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If you’re using a Samsung device, it’s recommended to update the Gallery app through the Galaxy Store to make sure you’re running the latest version. Once updated, check your albums to see if the issue has been resolved and everything is visible as expected.
Moreover, the update also enhances some functions to provide a smoother experience. To install the Samsung Gallery 15.5.01.5 update, you just need to visit Galaxy Store >> Tap on Menu option >> Click on Updates. If the update is available, install it now. Also, you can sideload the update directly from the third-party app link mentioned here.
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Samsung Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra get October 2024 security update
Samsung has pushed the October 2024 security update for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphones. This update is already out for users of the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24 series.
October 2024 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series is currently available for users in Europe. The company plans to expand the update to more regions soon.
Users of Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra are getting the fresh update with One UI build version S901BXXSCEXI4, S906BXXSCEXI4, and S908BXXSCEXI4 respectively.
This latest update enhances system security and stability, ultimately improving overall app performance. It addresses several issues that users experienced with the previous version to ensure a smoother and more reliable device experience.
The October 2024 security patch resolves over 40 vulnerabilities, including 2 critical and 28 high-level Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) identified by Google. Additionally, Samsung has addressed 12 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items, focusing on issues related to system services, Knox services, and other critical things.
To check for the update, users can follow the given steps:
- Open the Settings app on their device.
- Navigate to Software Updates in the menu.
- Tap on Download and Install to begin the update process.
If the update is available for their device, users can proceed with the installation to ensure that they have the latest security enhancements and improvements.
Users are advised to stay updated to benefit from these important fixes and enhancements. As the update becomes available in more countries, users should keep an eye out for notifications about the update or regularly check for new updates manually.
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