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New firmware update coming with your Galaxy Watch 4 on August 27
On August 11, Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable smartphones. However, all of these devices are set to start shipping to consumers from August 27, meanwhile, started getting firmware updates in advance.
According to the info, the Galaxy Watch 4 started grabbing new firmware update, which comes with version number – R870XXU1BUH5 and weighs around 300MB. The changelog suggests that the update enhances system functions and stock apps for a better user experience.
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Adding to this, it also improves the system performance by fixing some unknown bugs that can harm the Gaalxy Watch 4 smartwatch. To be mentioned, the new wearable runs One UI Watch OS on top of Google’s Wear OS 3 powered by Samsung.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Top Features
- Display
- 44mm: 1.4″ (34.6mm) 450×450 Super AMOLED, Full Color Always On Display, Corning® Gorilla® Glass with DX+
- 40mm: 1.2″ (30.4mm) 396×396 Super AMOLED, Full Color Always On Display, Corning® Gorilla® Glass with DX+
- Colors
- 44mm: Black, Green, Silver
- 40mm: Black, Pink Gold, Silver
- Dimensions & Weight
- Aluminium case
- 44mm: 44.4 x 43.3 x 9.8 mm, 30.3g
- 40mm: 40.4 x 39.3 x 9.8 mm, 25.9g
- Aluminium case
- Processor
- Exynos W920 Dual Core 1.18GHz (5nm Processor)
- Memory
- 1.5GB RAM + 16GB internal storage #rowspan#
- Battery
- 44mm/46mm: 361mAh, 40m/42mm: 247mAh (typical)
- WPC-based wireless charging
- OS
- Wear OS Powered by Samsung
- UI
- One UI Watch 3
- Sensors
- Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor
- Connectivity
- LTE , Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4+5GHz, NFC, GPS/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo
- Durability
- 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810G
- Compatibility
- Android 6.0 or higher and with more than 1.5GB of RAM
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.
Samsung has pushed a new update with the November 2024 security update for Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A34 smartphones. The update installs the latest patch to improve system security and stability.
November 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A34 is currently rolling out in Europe. The company will soon make this update available in other countries. Users can verify the update via the One UI build version given below.
- Galaxy A33 – A336BXXSCEXK1
- Galaxy A34 – A346BXXU9CXK1
This fresh update improves the overall security of the Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A34 phones by fixing several issues. According to the official details, the November 2024 update 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.
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.
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