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Samsung rolls February 2022 security update to Galaxy S21, S20 FE, S10 Lite, Z Flip 3 and more
Though a bit late, Samsung has finally started rolling out its February 2022 security patch update to important Galaxy devices including the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy Z Fold 2.
The latest One UI-based February 2022 security patch brings fixes for a lot of issues and CVEs and SVEs from Google and Samsung. Specifically, the new Android patches fix different categories of issues and exploits including 2 critical, 29 high, and 15 moderate.
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Software versions
- Galaxy S21 – G991BXXS4BVA8
- Galaxy S21+ – G996BXXS4BVA8
- Galaxy S21 Ultra – G998BXXS4BVA8
- Galaxy Z Flip – F700FXXS8FVA2
- Galaxy Z Flip 3 – F711BXXU2BVA9
- Galaxy Z Fold 2 – F916BXXS2FVB1
- Galaxy S10 Lite – G770FXXS6FVA2
- Galaxy S20 FE – G780FXXU8DVB2
As the update rollout is currently happening in select countries, the exact release timeline may differ for your region. Well, you can manually check for the software update by navigating to Settings >> Software updates >> Download and install >> Follow the on-screen instructions.
One UI 4.1 to come next!
Launched back on February 9, the Galaxy S22 series exclusively comes pre-loaded with One UI 4.1, based on Android 12 onboard. The One UI 4.1 brings some additional features as well as improvements over the parent One UI 4.0 version.
While all of these devices have received the stable Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update in most of the markets, the Korean tech giant will also upgrade them to the new One UI version 4.1. Like last year, it’s expected that the One UI 4.1 update may be released alongside the March 2022 security patch next month.
Samsung has released a new update for the Internet Browser app with version 23.0.1.1. The update, which is about 60MB in size, brings some improvements and bug fixes to the app.
According to the changelog, the update fixes an issue of external apps not launching when making payments on some websites. This issue was reported by some users who faced problems while trying to use payment apps on certain sites. The update resolves this issue and ensures a smooth and secure payment experience for the users.
The update also improves the performance and stability of the app, making it faster and more reliable. The update is rolling out gradually to all users and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or the Galaxy Store.
What’s New
- Fixed an issue of external apps not launching when making payments on some websites.
- Improved performance and stability
New update for Samsung Internet Browser #TeamGalaxy pic.twitter.com/3aEcUY8adT
— Samsung Hub – One UI Updates #OneUI6 (@SamsonUpdate) November 27, 2023
Samsung is rolling out a November 2023 security update for Galaxy S20 series on the T-Mobile network carrier in the US. The new update improves system security and stability to provide a better experience.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series can identify the November 2023 security update on the T-Mobile network in the US with One UI build versions G98xUSQS7HWJ1 for locked models and G98xU1UES7HWJ4 for unlocked models.
The fresh update includes a November 2023 security patch, which brings fixes for over 60 vulnerabilities and exposures that were harming user privacy and security.
To install the latest update, you just need to navigate toward Settings >> open Software Update tab >> click on the Download and Install button. Let your device connect to the OTA server and allow it to download the new firmware, if there’s any.
Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S20 grabs November 2023 update in the US
Millions of Samsung consumers are eligible for the One UI 6.0 update. Before the October end, Samsung started to release the Stable Android 14-based One UI 6.0 to the Galaxy S23 series devices. The expansion will continue along with new Galaxy devices in the update party.
Back in August, the South Korean tech giant started its Android 14 Beta Program, which took about two months to transform into Stable One UI 6.0 update. Notably, various Galaxy devices (mid-range and flagships) were able to test Android 14 through the One UI 6 in certain markets.
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Samsung will continue to distribute the Stable One UI 6.0 update to eligible Galaxy devices globally. Months ago, we compiled a list of Galaxies eligible for the Beta and Stable update. Similarly, we are now keeping track of Stable build’s availability for Galaxy devices.
Stable One UI 6.0 (Android 14) update released for these devices
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 FE
Galaxy Z series
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
Galaxy A series
- Galaxy A73
- Galaxy A54
- Galaxy A34
- Galaxy A14
Galaxy M series
- Galaxy M53
Galaxy Tab series
- Galaxy Tab S9/S9+/S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S8/S8+/S8 Ultra
Note: Availability varies by region and carrier.
Top features and changes of One UI 6.0
- Redesigned Quick Settings and Notifications panel.
- New lockscreen customizations.
- New font and simpler icon labels.
- Tweaks in the Camera app.
- Modes are directly tied to the lock screen.
- Bixby Text Call now supports more languages.
- New Weather and Camera widgets.
- Richer data in the Weather app.
- New emoji style in Samsung Keyboard.
- Multitasking improvements in the Gallery app.
- New Auto Blocker feature (blocks app installation from unauthorized app stores).
- You can check the complete changelog here.