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Galaxy S20 at T-Mobile getting August 2022 security patch in the US

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Update

On February 11, 2020, Samsung launched its new Galaxy S flagship series, consisting of three handsets – Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20. These devices came with Android 10-based One UI 2.1 out of the box and become the first to get the Android 11 Beta and Stable update last year.

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Last month, Samsung upgraded the Galaxy S20 series devices to the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 operating system. Apart from big software updates, these devices are also eligible for new security patch updates on a monthly basis until 2024, thanks to the new Samsung update policy.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Latest Update

[September 14, 2022]

T-Mobile locked Galaxy S20 series smartphones are receiving the August 2022 security patch update in the US. It can be identified via PDA version numbers G981USQU3FVH1, G986USQU3FVH1 and G988USQU3FVH1 for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus and Galaxy S20 Ultra, respectively.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Update

[September 03, 2022]

Samsung is releasing the second August 2022 security update for Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra in Germany. The update brings system stability and security improvements to enhance user experience.

In addition to this, this update also upgrades some stock apps including Samsung Notes, Internet, Health, SmartThings, Members, Wallet, Smart Switch, Calculator, and Voice recorder.

Updated Versions

  • G980FXXUEFVH3  – Galaxy S20
  • G985FXXUEFVH3  – Galaxy S20+
  • G988FXXUEFVH3  – Galaxy S20 Ultra

Installation Package Size:

  • 200MB approx.


July 19, 2022

Samsung is expanding the July 2022 Android security patch update in India. The update comes with improvements for system security and stability while fixing the common issues that affect users’ experience.

The update holds the One UI build version G980BXXSEFVF4, G985BXXSEFVF4, and G988BXXSEFVF4 for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra respectively.

 


 

June 30, 2022

The carrier-unlocked models of the Samsung Galaxy S20 trio is getting the June 2022 Android security patch update in the US.

The update comes with 60 privacy and security-realted issues and exploits to improve the overall device’s performance and maintain users’ experience.

You can identify it through One UI build version G980U1UES2FVE5, G985U1UES2FVE5, and G988U1UES2FVE5 for S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra in the US.

If you want to manually check for the latest update, head to your device Settings, tap on Software updates, and finally hit the Download and install button.

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June 29, 2022

The Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone users are now receiving the June 2022 Android security patch update in the Indian market.

The update installs June 2022 patch with fixes for over 60 bugs and issues in order to provide you with a better overall user experience and stable software system.

 


 

June 27, 2022

Samsung Galaxy S20 carrier-locked models are getting June 2022 security update in the US. It improves system security by installing the latest patch.

The latest update fixes a bunch of privacy and security-related issues and exploits in order to enhance the overall device’s performance.

Updated Software Version

  • Galaxy S20 – G980USQU2FV1
  • Galaxy S20+ – G985USQU2FV1
  • Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988USQU2FV1

 


 

June 21, 2022

Samsung is releasing the June 2022 Android security patch update for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone users in India.

This update installs improvements for system security and stability alongside boosting the overall device’s performance to provide users with seamless performance.

Software versions:

  • Galaxy S20 – G980FXXSEFVE6
  • Galaxy S20+ – G985BXXUEFVDB
  • Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988BXXUEFVDB

 


 

May 26, 2022

Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra smartphone owners are getting the May 2022 Android security patch update in UAE. This update upgrades 9 stock apps to boost the phone’s performance in every aspect.

Additionally, the update also aims at improving the security and stability of the system to main the users’ experience.

Software versions:

  • Galaxy S20 – G981BXXUEFVDB
  • Galaxy S20+ – G986BXXUEFVDB
  • Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988BXXUEFVDB


 

May 04, 2022

May 2022 security patch – Europe

Samsung May 2022 Android security patch update is rolling out to the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra smartphone users in Germany. It comes with 7 Critical, 23 High, and 3 Moderate levels of CVEs to boost the overall device functionality.

Update versions:

  • Galaxy S20 – G981BXXUEFVDB
  • Galaxy S20+ – G986BXXUEFVDB
  • Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988BXXUEFVDB

May 02, 2022

April 2022 security patch – Brazil, Europe, and India

Samsung Galaxy S20 April 2022 security update is rolling out in Brazil and Europe. This update comes with better system security and stability alongside bringing fixes for 88 privacy-related vulnerabilities to enhance the overall device performance. Read the full story here.

Along with this, the company is also releasing April 2022 security update for Galaxy S20 LTE in India. It carries the One UI build version G985FXXSDFVC9. Read more here.


 

March 06, 2022

February 2022 security patch – US [Carrier Locked]

Samsung is now expanding its February 2022 security patch to the carrier-locked Galaxy S20 series smartphone in the US.

Identified via PDA release number EVB3, the update enhances overall system security and stability. It might also bring new updates to stock applications.

The update is rolling out by various carriers including AT&T, Bluegrass Cellular, Cellular South, Comcast, Sprint, Verizon, and Xfinity Mobile.


February 21, 2022

February 2022 security patch – US

Samsung is now expanding its February 2022 security patch update to more Galaxy S20 series smartphone users in the US.

In the latest development, the company has started to rollout the February 2022 security patches to the T-Mobile and Sprint carrier-branded Galaxy S20 units in the US.

  • Galaxy S20 – G981USQS2EVB3
  • Galaxy S20+ – G986USQS2EVB3
  • Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988USQS2EVB3

 


 

January 30, 2022

February 2022 security patch – India

Samsung started rolling out the February 2022 security patch to the Galaxy S20 series smartphone models in the Indian market.

A Galaxy S20+ owner confirmed the arrival of the February 2022 security patch by sharing the screenshot after installing the latest OTA.

  • Galaxy S20
    • G980FXXUDEVA9
  • Galaxy S20+
      • G985FXXUDEVA9
  • Galaxy S20 Ultra
      • G988BXXUDEVA9

 


 

November 08

November 2021 Security Patch – India

The Galaxy S20 series smartphones now receiving the November 2021 security patch in India through new firmware updates. This update brings fixes for a lot of CVEs and SVEs from Google and Samsung.

Software Versions

  • Galaxy S20 – G980FXXSCDUJ5
  • Galaxy S20 Plus – G985FXXSCDUJ5
  • Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988BXXSCDUJ5


 

October 31

November 2021 Security Patch – GermanySamsung is already rolling out the November 2021 security patch update for the last year’s Galaxy S20 flagship lineup in Europe (Germany). Read more here

 


 

October 14

October 2021 Security PatchThe Galaxy S20 series devices had already received the October 2021 security patch update in South Korea and Europe.

Now, the company is releasing the latest security improvements to the devices without carrier bounding in the US [Source].

The update can be identified via PDA version numbers:

  • Galaxy S20 – G981U1UES2DUI5
  • Galaxy S20+ – G986U1UES2DUI5
  • Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988U1UES2DUI5

Tip

You can check the latest security patch content on the official Samsung security update page and eligibility on the scope page.

James is the lead content creator on Sammy Fans and mostly works on Samsung's firmware section. His first phone was the Galaxy S4 and continues to get new S series devices. Most of the time, James tries to learn about new technologies and gadgets but he also sneaks a bit of free time to nearby rivers and nature.

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Samsung Galaxy A52 4G receiving March 2024 update in Brazil

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Samsung Galaxy A52 4g One UI 6 Europe

Samsung has started the rollout of the April 2024 security patch for the Galaxy S24 series. While there are still some devices left that have not yet obtained the March 2024 update and the Galaxy A52 4G in Brazil is one among them.

The consumers of Galaxy A52 4G have now only started collecting the March 2024 update in Brazil. However, the patch is already live in other countries including India, and South Africa, and will reach the remaining ones in the coming days or weeks.

The March 2024 update for Galaxy A52 4G didn’t bring any new features or major changes, but we suggest users upgrade their device to the latest version. As installing the patch will ensure that your handy gadget is up-to-date and protected with recent advancements.

Samsung’s March 2024 security maintenance release also mentions fixes for over 45 vulnerability exposures including 2 critical,  35 high levels of CVEs from the Android operating system, and 9 SVE items from One UI related to AppLock, Bootloader, some services, and more.

  • Software version – A525MUBS6EXC1
  • Package size – 263.53MB

As usual, the update is released through an over-the-air method, so the consumers in Brazil are recommended to wait patiently or go with the manual installation process through Settings >> Software Update >> Download & Install.

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Samsung Galaxy A15 5G bags March 2024 security update 

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Samsung Galaxy A15 5G update US

We are at the end of this month and Samsung has now only begun seeding the Galaxy A15 5G with the improvements of the March 2024 security update. On the other side, Samsung has also begun the rollout of the April 2024 update for Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra devices.

Launched back in December 2023, the Galaxy A15 5G is an excellent device that offers ultimate performance to its customers. However, the rollout of the March 2024 update will further optimize device functioning and let users enjoy a secure and hassle-free interpretation.

As per the details, the patch is currently live in Europe and will expand to more region users in the coming days or weeks. Accordingly, the owners of Samsung Galaxy A15 5G will be able to identify the March 2024 security update through build version A156BXXS1AXC1.

Therefore, if you are operating Galaxy A15 5G as your daily driver and reside in Europe then install the latest patch manually by following some simple steps –

  • Open Settings app
  • Tap on Software Update menu
  • Hit Download & Install tab

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Samsung Galaxy A15 5G One UI 6.1 Update 

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G came pre-installed on Android 14-based One UI 6.0 software and is all set to receive the latest iteration of One UI. However, the Korean tech giant has started the rollout of this new software for some high-end devices and currently, there’s no information available when the update will reach mid range models.

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Samsung expands Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Android 14 One UI 6.0 update to more countries 

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite December 2023 update

After the initial rollout in the US, Samsung has now expanded the reach of the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update for Galaxy Tab A7 Lite devices in more countries including Brazil. However, the update will also reach the remaining users in the coming days or weeks.

Going toward the details, the owners of Galaxy Tab A7 Lite will be able to identify One UI 6.0 update through the build version T220XXU6DWLB in Brazil. Simultaneously, the optimizations and features of the latest update are retained in the 15,61.98MB package.

Based on Android 14 the One UI 6.0 update offers several prominent features such as reimagined home screen, the ability to reposition clock on the lock screen, drag and drop with 2 hands, more information in the weather widget, Enhanced illustrations, and much more.

The update also brings a security patch released back in December 2023 to maintain the security and stability grades of the tablet. Additionally, the latest software version will also upgrade some stock applications to offer users a more optimized experience.

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So, if you reside in Brazil and operating Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, then upgrade it to the latest version and enjoy a more seamless interpretation. To download the update visit the Settings app and tap on the Software Update menu. Now, press the Download & Install button and follow the instructions.

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