Updates
Verizon updates Samsung Galaxy S21 with January 2022 Android security patches
Samsung released the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 software update for the Galaxy S21 series devices back in November 2021. Later on, the S21 trio received the January 2022 patch, which adds further security enhancements to the system.
Now, the latest security update has reached the United States as Verizon bounded Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra devices receiving the new OTA which installs the January 2022 Android security patches. FYI, T-Mobile and Sprint already rolled out the latest security update.
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January 2022 Android security patch details
Earlier this month, Samsung revealed that the January 2022 update for Galaxy devices brings fixes for different categories of issues and exploits including 2 critical, 36 high, and 5 moderate for better device stability. At the same time, 9 CVEs are not applicable on Samsung devices.
- Read more – Samsung January 2022 security bulletin
You can download this software update by visiting the Settings > from here tapping on System updates > and then click on Download and Install (if available).
Software versions:
- G998USQU5BULJ – Galaxy S21 Ultra
- G996USQU5BULJ – Galaxy S21+
- G991USQU5BULJ – Galaxy S21
Changelog
What’s changing:
- The current software update provides performance improvements and the most up-to-date Android security patches on your device.
Samsung updated 11 stock apps in Europe
Three weeks ago, Samsung released the January 2022 update for the international Galaxy S21 units in Europe. Aside from the system security improvements, the company included updates for several stock apps. Below, you can check the list of apps that had updated with the January 2022 software update.
- Galaxy Wearable
- Samsung Kids
- PENUP
- Samsung Internet
- Samsung Health
- SmartThings
- Galaxy Shop
- Samsung Members
- Calculator
- Smart Switch
- Voice Recorder
Google has kicked off an October 2023 update for its Play System, which is responsible for managing the core functionality and security of Android devices. The update arrives with improvements and bug fixes to the system, as well as some new features for the Google Play Store app.
One of the new features of this update is a redesigned app details page, which will help users discover and learn about apps that are compatible with their non-phone devices, such as tablets, smartwatches, or TVs.
Moreover, the October 2023 update for Play System brings the ability to add apps to the Google Play library directly when apps ask Google Play to download new content or functionality. These features are available through Google Play Store v37.8.
WHAT’S NEW
Google Play Store
- [Phone] New design on the app details page to help you discover and learn about apps for your non-phone devices.
- [Phone] You’ll be able to add apps to your Google Play library directly when apps ask Google Play to download new content or functionality.
To get the update on Samsung smartphones, you just need to visit Settings >> Security and Privacy >> Updates >> Google System Update.
How to download new Google Play System update in your Samsung Galaxy
Samsung is releasing a fresh firmware update for Galaxy A23 smartphone users in the US. This update installs the Android security patch released in August 2023 to improve system security.
The new update for the Samsung Galaxy A23 smartphone comes with PDA version A236USQU4CWHC. The update is rolling out for locked models of Galaxy S23 on the T-Mobile network in the US and other carriers could get this update soon.
August 2023 security patch fixes over 70 issues, mainly related to Samsung Members, the Internet, the Galaxy Store, and more to provide a seamless and bug-free experience.
If you have received a notification of the latest update, then check and install it now through Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
Samsung is rolling out the September 2023 security update for the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone in the US, following India and Europe. The update is available for unlocked models of Galaxy S21 FE in the US with One UI build version G990U1UES9EWH2.
September 2023 security update for unlocked Samsung Galaxy S21 FE in the US brings bug fixes and functional enhancements to provide a better and seamless experience. It fixes over 60 security flaws found in smartphones and tablets.
The Korean tech giant will soon make this update available for all Galaxy S21 FE models. If you have received this update, then you can install it through your smartphone’s Settings >> Software Update >> Download and Install.
