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These Samsung devices have five years of security updates support [April 2022]
Right now, Samsung is giving the best possible software updates support to its consumers, even better than Google. Starting February 9, flagship Samsung Galaxy devices became eligible for Four generations of Android/One UI and Five years of security updates.
Last February, the Korean phone maker announced that all the Galaxy devices launched in/after 2019 will have four years of regular software updates support. Well, taking a big step, Samsung further expanded Galaxy devices’ software lifecycle up to five years.
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At the Galaxy Unpacked February 2022, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S22 flagship smartphone lineup, featuring the latest Android 12-based One UI 4.1 out of the box. During the event, the company officially revealed that select flagship and mid-range Galaxy A phones will be compatible of:
- Four generations of Android/One UI upgrades
- Five years of regular security updates
Since the Galaxy S22 and Tab S8 series are in Samsung’s priority for the new software update policy, the last year’s Galaxy S21 and third-gen foldables are not behind. At the same time, the Galaxy A series devices Galaxy A33, A53, and A73 will also get five years of security updates.
You can check the list of Samsung devices below that are eligible for Five Years of Security Updates in addition to Four generations of One UI upgrades.
Galaxy S Series:
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Upcoming S series devices
Galaxy Z Series:
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Upcoming Z series devices
Galaxy A Series:
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- Galaxy A33 5G
- Galaxy A53 5G
- Galaxy A73 5G
Galaxy Tablets:
- Galaxy Tab S8
- Galaxy Tab S8+
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Upcoming Tab S series devices
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold smartphones are getting a new update with May 2023 security patch. Users of this device can identify the latest update through One UI build version F900FXXU6HWE2.
May 2023 security update is currently rolling out in France and the company could expand this update to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold smartphone in more markets. It is worth mentioning that the update is based on Android 12.
The latest software update for your Galaxy Z Fold brings improvements to the stability of your device’s system so that you can have a seamless and uninterrupted user experience without any lagging or freezing errors.
Furthermore, the company also mentions fixes for over 70 vulnerabilities in order to optimize the security of your phone in the patch details. Aside from these minor improvements, the latest software update does not install any notable changes to your Galaxy Z Fold.
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In case you haven’t received any update notification, you can go to the Software update section through your phone’s Settings. Now when you tap on the Download and install option, you will see the latest update available for your phone. You just need to follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.
Samsung is rolling out a new update in June 2023 for the four-year-old Galaxy A series smartphone named the Galaxy A70s. The update is currently rolling out in India and the company will make it available soon for all Galaxy A70s models.
June 2023 update for Samsung Galaxy A70s smartphone installs March 2023 security patch. This patch improves system security and stability by getting the latest Android security maintenance.
Identified via One UI firmware version A707FDDS3CWE2, the new update of Samsung Galaxy A70s comes with an installation package size of 221.60 MB. As it is an initial release, the company will expand its availability to more countries in the coming days.
Samsung’s March 2023 security patch fixes a bunch of vulnerabilities in Android and Samsung. There are several common vulnerability exposures listed in the document that falls into different ranges including 5 Critical levels and 35 High-Level CVEs. It also includes 23 One UI patches which Samsung calls SVE (Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures).
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Firstly, visit your Galaxy device’s System Settings, once done, scroll down and tap the Software update tab, followed by the Download and install button. If you have received the update on your device then install it now to get error free experience.
Samsung has pushed a new update for the Game Booster app in June 2023. The fresh update of Game Booster arrives with version 5.0.05.0 on Galaxy Store to enhance the gaming experience of One UI devices.
Samsung Game Booster 5.0.05.0
June 2023 update of the Samsung Game Booster app comes with common functional improvements to enhance the Galaxy experience. However, it does not include any new features or changes but it surely provides better performance after installation of the latest update.
The installation package size of the latest Game Booster latest release is 8.37 MB. It is available for Galaxy devices running from Android 13-based One UI 5.1/One UI 5.0 or lower version up to Android 9 Pie, you can get it via Galaxy Store.
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If you have received this update, you can install the update manually by visiting Galaxy Store >> tap on Menu option >> click on Updates. Now, you can update it by clicking on the refresh icon next to the app name.