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[Update: T-Mobile] Samsung Galaxy S21 gets September 2021 security update
Update 1: T-Mobile started releasing another September 2021 security update to the Galaxy S21 series smartphone users in the US. (Source) It brings system security improvements as well as optimizations to the entire software system to the smartphones.
It looks like Samsung has concluded the One UI 3.1.1 features rollout for the eligible flagship devices such as Galaxy S21 and Galaxy Note 20, as they are now receiving a new firmware update, which brings improvements to the system security by installing the latest Android and One UI patches released in September 2021.
According to the news, Samsung has begun expanding its September 2021 security patch to the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20, and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphone users in different regions.
If we specifically talk about the Galaxy S21 series, these devices receiving the new security update in European countries such as Germany. On the other hand, the Galaxy Note 20 series is getting the same treatment in Brazil.
Firmware version:
- Galaxy S21 – G991BXXS3AUHD
- Galaxy S21 Plus – G996BXXS3AUHD
- Galaxy S21 Ultra – G998BXXS3AUHD
- Galaxy Note 20 – N981BXXS3DUH5
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – N986BXXS3DUH5
It’s worth mentioning that Samsung has not yet released the September 2021 security update bulletin that brings details about the CVEs and SVEs that will be fixed after installing on the Galaxy S21 and Note 20 series. However, the company is expected to publish it in the coming days.
How to check for updates manually
- Open device Settings
- Scroll down and tap on Software updates
- Hit the Download and install button.
Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra users are getting Android 14-based One UI 6.1.1 update in India. This update brings new Galaxy AI features and enhancements to provide a better Galaxy experience.
One UI 6.1.1 update for the Samsung Galaxy S24 series in India can be verified through the One UI builds mentioned below.
- Galaxy S24 – S921BXXU3AXH7
- Galaxy S24 Plus – S926BXXU3AXH7
- Galaxy S24 Ultra – S928BXXU3AXH7
The installation package size of this update is around 3.1 GB. Make sure to connect your smartphone with Wi-Fi to install the update as the size is too big. For installation, you just need to visit Settings>> Software Update >> Download and install.
What’s New
One UI 6.1.1 update brings several new features to improve your smartphone experience. One amazing addition is Galaxy AI’s Sketch Conversion, which lets you turn simple drawings into beautiful artwork in apps like Samsung Notes and Photo Editor.
The update also includes Portrait Enhancements for applying AI-generated styles to your photos. Samsung Keyboard now offers text auto-completion to make typing easier.
Real-time translation is now available for calls on apps like Google Meet and WhatsApp, and you can translate text into images using Samsung Internet. Listening Mode translates foreign languages in real-time during lectures or presentations.
You can record voice and convert it to text simultaneously and manage PDFs more easily with features like Summarize and Translate. Additionally, wallpapers can now change based on the weather and time of day.
Aside from this, the update installs the August 2024 security patch to improve the system’s security and stability. Notably, several Samsung apps can be updated to the latest version after this update.
Samsung Galaxy S24 gets One UI 6.1.1, new Galaxy AI features in the US
Samsung has released a new update for the One UI Home app, now at version 15.5.05.5. This fresh update of System Launcher is 27.68MB in size. It makes the Galaxy S24 series compatible with the latest One UI 6.1.1 software.
The update is particularly essential for the Galaxy S24 series. With the new One UI 6.1.1 update, the phone will have an improved look and better performance. The update brings new features and fixes to make the user experience smoother and more enjoyable.
When you install the One UI 6.1.1 update on your Galaxy S24, the One UI Home app updates automatically to match the new software. This ensures that the app works perfectly with the new version and provides the best user experience. Also, users can download the update through the third-party app link mentioned here.
For Galaxy S24 owners, this update means a better and smoother phone experience. As Samsung continues to improve its software, users can expect more updates that bring new features and enhancements to their devices.
One UI 6.1.1 update for Samsung Galaxy S24 series is currently available in limited countries and the company is regularly working to roll out it widely. This update brings a bundle of new features and enhancements to make your device more smarter.
Samsung Galaxy S24 gets One UI 6.1.1, new Galaxy AI features in the US
Google Pixel phones will receive the Stable Android 15 update in the coming weeks. The new OS remained limited to the Pixel devices till I/O 2024. This month, Samsung will likely open its Android 15 Beta Program — One UI 7 — for Galaxy devices.
Following the I/O 2024 event, Android vendors including Xiaomi, OPPO, and OnePlus started Public Beta for their flagships, which Samsung has not joined. In the meantime, the company is swiftly working on kicking off the One UI Beta program soon.
One UI 6.1.1 is the latest Galaxy skin based on Android 14. The Android 15-based One UI 7 will arrive on many Samsung devices later this year. While we are in September 2024, we already know Galaxy devices are eligible for Android 15.
Android 15 Easter Egg
The Galaxy S24 series will surely be the first to get One UI 7 Beta sometime in August this year. The South Korean tech giant will then expand its Beta activity for other latest flagships including Galaxy Z Fold 6/Flip 6, and some older lineups including but not limited to the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Check the device list below:
Galaxy S Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23+
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24+
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy Z Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
Galaxy Tab Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy Tab A9 / A9+
- Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro
- Galaxy Tab S8 / S8+ / Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 / S9+ / S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE / S9 FE+
Galaxy A/M/F Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy A06
- Galaxy A05s / A15 / A25 /A35 /A55
- Galaxy A14 / A24 / A34 / A54
- Galaxy A33 / A53 / A73
- Galaxy M14 / F14
- Galaxy M34 / M54 / F54
- Galaxy M35 /M55 / F55
If you don’t find your Galaxy device on the list mentioned above, don’t panic. As the year progresses, we will update the list according to device eligibility. Do note that the list is compiled on previous rollouts, software guarantees, and experience.
The official list will only come when the stable One UI 7 rollout will begin around October 2024.