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Surprise! Samsung Galaxy S8 gets 39th software update by Verizon US
The Galaxy S8 is an older flagship lineup from Samsung, launched back in March 2017. Beyond its promise, the company offered around four years of regular software updates including two major Android OS upgrades to the devices.
As the Korean tech giant does every month, the software update support for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ devices was officially suspended around six months ago, however, against its own announcement, Samsung just released yet another additional software update in Europe and the US.
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Verizon locked Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ are now receiving their 39th software update since their March 2017 launch. Changelog of this release mentions just the performance improvements for your device. Meanwhile, the S8 duo is also getting the same treatment in Europe, which includes November 2021 patch as well.
Samsung Galaxy S8 39th Software Info – Verizon
- Android Security Patch Level: November 2021
- Software Versions:
- Galaxy S8 – G950USQU8DUJ1/G950FXXUCDUK1
- Galaxy S8 Plus – G955USQU8DUJ1/G955FXXUCDUK1
- Changelog:
- Verizon: The current software update provides performance improvements for Samsung Galaxy S8.
- Europe: November 2021 security patch for better system security.
How to update
If you want to check for the latest update manually, head to your device Settings tap on Software updates and finally hit the Download and install button.
Galaxy S8 already finished s/w update support
Per the info, Samsung shipped the Galaxy S8 and S8+ with the Android 7.0 operating system out of the box. Later on, the company delivered the Android 8 Oreo update in 2018, followed by Android 9 Pie-based One UI 1.x in 2019.
In May 2021, Samsung announced that it won’t provide any type of new software update for these devices as these devices got more than 4 years older. Although the latest software seems the last s/w update and the Galaxy S8 users should not expect anything new from Samsung.
Samsung is expanding the May 2024 security update for Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones in Europe. This update is already available for locked models in the US.
The fresh update brings system security improvements, stability optimization, functional enhancements, and bug fixes. With this update, the company aims to provide an enhanced and better user experience.
Moreover, the latest security patch fixes 45 vulnerabilities, including 33 from Google. It includes 3 Critical and 26 High-level CVEs. The update also features 25 Samsung-specific fixes.
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- Galaxy S24 – S921BXXS2AXD6
- Galaxy S24 Plus – S926BXXS2AXD6
- Galaxy S24 Ultra – S928BXXS2AXD6
The installation package size of the Samsung Galaxy S24 May 2024 update is around 450MB in Europe. You can install the update through Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
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Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones initially received the May 2024 security update exclusively through the AT&T network in the US. Samsung has now expanded the availability of the update to the Galaxy S24 series on the Verizon and T-Mobile networks.
May 2024 security update resolves 45 vulnerabilities, out of which Google has addressed 33. It includes 3 vulnerabilities as Critical and 26 as High-level. The patch also has 25 Samsung-specific enhancements. It fixes issues related to Secure Folder, multitasking framework, and more.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series are receiving the May 2024 security in Verizon and T-Mobile networks in the US via One UI build ending with AXD3. The update is currently available for locked models of this series.
If you see an update notification, install it for a better and more secure user experience. To install the update, open Settings on your smartphone, tap on ‘Software Update’, and then ‘Download and install’.
May 2024 security update rollout begins with Samsung Galaxy S24 in the US
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Following the release of the One UI 6.1, Samsung has begun a new firmware update for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 smartphones. The update enhances the overall stability of these devices to ensure a more reliable and consistent performance for users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 smartphones are getting the first update based on One UI 6.1 with PDA version F936NKSU2FXE3 and F721NKSU2FXE3 respectively. The update is currently rolling out in Korea and the company will soon make it available to all models.
The fresh update fixes some issues that users encountered in the One UI 6.1 update. In addition, the latest firmware updates several stock apps to the latest available version so users can enjoy new features and enhancements.
Users will have to download around 340MB package to install the update. To check for software updates manually, head toward your phone’s Settings. At the bottom, you will get the Software update section, simply open it. Inside the submenu, you need to hit the Download and install button if your Galaxy fetches a new OTA.
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