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Samsung Monthly and Quarterly Updates

Samsung September 2021 security bulletin is official and the OEM has also updated its Scope page with new additions and switches in monthly and quarterly updates. However, the September security update brings fixes for 46 different threats and exploits from Google and 23 SVEs from Samsung. (Read more)

Along with the security patch details, the company released the updated software update rollout schedule and eligibility for Galaxy devices. Notably, Samsung has various segments such as Galaxy S, Note, Z, A, and M as well as different software support offerings – monthly, quarterly and biannual.

Highlights

  1. Galaxy Note 9 is no longer eligible for monthly updates
  2. Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 and A52s are added to monthly plan
  3. Unreleased Galaxy F42 5G, A82 5G spotted

Samsung Monthly and Quarterly Updates

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Samsung releases millions of new software updates in a single month that include new CVE fixes, security patches, system stability improvements, additional features, OS upgrades, One UI versions, and more. Usually, the company offers new security updates every month to flagships as well as 3 Android OS upgrades.

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Earlier this year, the South Korean tech giant promised four years of regular security updates to all the Galaxies launched in/after 2019. However, there’s a catch that is the company will offer only two new updates in the last/fourth year and will discontinue official support. (Read more)

Below, you can see the revised Samsung software updates plan for Galaxy devices.

Current Models for Monthly Security Updates

  • Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Fold 5G, Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
  • Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 5G, Galaxy S10 Lite
  • Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 5G, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20+ 5G, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
  • Galaxy Note10, Galaxy Note10 5G, Galaxy Note10+, Galaxy Note10+ 5G, Galaxy Note10 Lite, Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Note20 5G, Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
  • Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G, Galaxy A52s 5G
  • Enterprise Models: Galaxy A50, Galaxy XCover4s, Galaxy Xcover FieldPro, Galaxy Xcover Pro, Galaxy Xcover5

Current Models for Quarterly Security Updates

  • Galaxy S8 Active, Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+
  • Galaxy Note8, Galaxy Note9
  • Galaxy A20s, Galaxy A30s, Galaxy A40, Galaxy A50s, Galaxy A70s, Galaxy A90 5G
  • Galaxy A01, Galaxy A01 Core, Galaxy A11, Galaxy A21, Galaxy A21s, Galaxy A31, Galaxy A41, Galaxy A51,
  • Galaxy A51 5G, Galaxy A71, Galaxy A71 5G
  • Galaxy A02, Galaxy A02s, Galaxy A03s, Galaxy A12, Galaxy A22, Galaxy A22 5G, Galaxy A32, Galaxy A32 5G, Galaxy A42 5G, Galaxy A72, Galaxy A82 5G
  • Galaxy M10s, Galaxy M30s
  • Galaxy M01, Galaxy M11, Galaxy M21, Galaxy M21 2021, Galaxy M31, Galaxy M31s, Galaxy M51, Galaxy M12, Galaxy M32, Galaxy M42 5G, Galaxy M62
  • Galaxy F12, Galaxy F22, Galaxy F42 5G, Galaxy F52 5G, Galaxy F62
  • Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020), Galaxy Tab A7, Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, Galaxy Tab Active2, Galaxy Tab Active Pro, Galaxy Tab Active3
  • Galaxy Tab S6, Galaxy Tab S6 5G, Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Tab S7+, Galaxy Tab S7 FE
  • W20 5G, W21 5G
  • Enterprise Models: Galaxy A8 (2018)

Current Models for Biannual Security Updates

  • Galaxy A2 Core, Galaxy A6, Galaxy A6+, Galaxy A7 (2018), Galaxy A8+ (2018), Galaxy A8 Star, Galaxy A8s, Galaxy A9 (2018)
  • Galaxy A10, Galaxy A10e, Galaxy A10s, Galaxy A20e, Galaxy A20, Galaxy A30, Galaxy A60, Galaxy A70, Galaxy A80
  • Galaxy J2 Core, Galaxy J3 Top, Galaxy J4, Galaxy J4+, Galaxy J4 Core, Galaxy J6, Galaxy J6+, Galaxy J7 Duo, Galaxy J7 Prime2, Galaxy J7 Top, Galaxy J7+, Galaxy J8
  • Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20, Galaxy M30, Galaxy M40
  • Galaxy Tab A (2017), Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018), Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019), Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019), Galaxy Tab A with S pen, Galaxy Tab E 8 Refresh, Galaxy Tab S4, Galaxy Tab S5e, Galaxy View2

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Samsung releases Good Lock April 2024 update with improvements, fixes

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Samsung rolling out the Good Lock April 2024 update through the Galaxy Store. The release brings functional improvements and bug fixes to Samsung’s One UI customization suite.

Samsung Good Lock April 2024 Update

The update’s changelog mentions improvement for the “Update all” function. Bug fixes are also included which should improve the customization experience. Hence, Galaxy users are advised to install the latest version as soon as they receive it via the Galaxy Store.

Good Lock’s latest update comes as a fresh release over the last that happened in late January. The application hasn’t received any new updates in February and March. This makes the April release a significant update in terms of bringing improvements.

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We’ve received the latest Good Lock update on Galaxy S24 Ultra, S23 Ultra and S22 Ultra. It appears flagship phones are getting it on a broader scale, however, availability may vary by region. If you already have Good Lock installed, head towards Galaxy Store’s Updates section.

Being on the latest release of the phone’s software and app’s version significantly improves the overall user experience. Samsung also recommends you be on the newest version to enjoy the latest features and seamless experiences on your Galaxy.

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Samsung expands Galaxy S23 April 2024 update to Korea

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Samsung galaxy S23 April 2024 update Korea

Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphones are getting an April 2024 security update in Korea, following the release in the US, India, Canada, and Europe. The update improves system security and stability to provide a better Galaxy experience.

Users of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series can identify the April 2024 security update in Korea through One UI build version S91xNKSS2CXD5 and an installation package size of around 366.43MB.

The latest patch fixes over 40 issues to make the smartphone more secure, stable, and reliable. It mainly resolves problems related to Storage Manager Service, Out of bounds write, and more.

You can check the update by navigating to the device’s Settings, then a Software update, and Download and install. If you have received the update, install it now to get enhanced features.

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Samsung’s April 2024 update for Galaxy Tab S9 series now available in Europe

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 April 2024 update Europe

Samsung has released the April 2024 security update for its Galaxy Tab S9 series in Europe, following an initial release in Korea. This update is based on the One UI 6.1 and is mainly focused on improving security and stability for the devices.

April 2024  security update for Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra in Europe can be recognized by the One UI build version ending with BXD2 and weighing around 340MB.

It is important to note that this update does not introduce any new features or changes but addresses several security issues. It includes fixes for one critical and 26 high-level security vulnerabilities, along with 17 issues specific to Samsung.

Users of the Galaxy Tab S9 series in Europe can manually check for this update. To do so, they should go to the “System Settings” of their device, select the “Software update” option, and then click on “Download and install.”

If any update is available, install it now. This process will ensure that their device is up-to-date with the latest security provided by Samsung.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series grabbing April 2024 security update

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