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Samsung Galaxy S20 gets August 2021 security update globally
Samsung has begun sending a new firmware update to the Galaxy S20 series smartphone users in select European countries. The latest Galaxy S20 update brings the most up-to-date August 2021 security patch from Samsung in order to enhance the overall device security.
Users can identify the update via PDA firmware versions: G981BXXU9DUH2, G986BXXU9DUH2, and G988BXXU9DUH2 for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra respectively. Currently, the update rollout is taking place in Germany, which could be expanded in the coming days.
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According to the changelog of the Galaxy S20’s August 2021 update, it doesn’t bring anything other than security improvements. Though it enhances the system functions as well as stock applications for a better overall user experience.
Samsung Galaxy S20 August update details
Starting August, the South Korean tech giant revealed, this month’s security bulletin, which details 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.
Galaxy S20, Note 20 Android 12
This year, the phone maker seems to be rapidly working to begin the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 Beta program for eligible Galaxy devices. However, the Beta activity is expected to be launched in September, followed by a stable release later this year.
Check for updates manually
In order to check for the updates manually, just open your device’s Settings, find and tap on the Software updates menu, wait until the phone detects a new OTA update, and finally tapping on Download and install.
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.
Samsung’s One UI 7 Beta will open doors for Galaxy device users too
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
— Samsung One UI Software Updates #OneUI7 #OneUI (@SamSWUpdate) October 14, 2024
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 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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