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Have you noticed any issues after upgrading Samsung Galaxy S21 to Android 12/One UI 4.0?

The awaited Samsung Galaxy S22 series has just been launched with many new features and advanced internals, but last year’s Galaxy S21 series is no less. The devices have a huge potential and as a flagship, these give you immense power in your hand to process applications and do multi-tasking.
Apart from the hardware, last year, the device became the first to get the One UI 4.0 update based on Android 12 OS. When Android 12 brings you a wide array of new features and many improvements, the One UI 4.0 comes with countless enhancements to your Galaxy device.
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Moreover, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Android 12 update has reached many users in different regions worldwide. Multiple users are praising the update, at the same, some have reported many issues that they are facing on their phones.
Reported issues, such as lock screen wallpaper not updating, slight lag when changing color palate, keyboard lagging, etc. don’t seem to be huge issues. But this could be one of the reasons why people may not like the Galaxy S21 or the Android 12 based One UI 4.0 update.
Well, have you noticed any issues after upgrading Samsung Galaxy S21 to Android 12/One UI 4.0? Are the bugs that came in One UI 4 beta also in the stable update? Does your phone heat up after using it for a while or started lagging after multitasking?
Samsung Galaxy S21 One UI 4.1:
This week Samsung officially introduced the new generation of its Android 12 based custom software skin – One UI 4.1. The Galaxy S22 runs it out of the box, however, the new version will reportedly reach other users in a few weeks.
Although there’s no official confirmation, it’s obvious that Samsung Galaxy S21 will be the first to grab the One UI 4.1 update in near future. Moreover, the One UI 4.1 comes with new features and numerous changes over One UI 4.0 and we believe that it will fix all the issues that you are facing with Android 12 based One UI 4.0.
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Google Play System October 2023 Update Arrives: What’s New and How to Get It

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
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- [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
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Samsung Galaxy A23 gets new firmware update in the US

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.
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US unlocked Samsung Galaxy S21 FE receiving September 2023 update

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.