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Galaxy S20 at T-Mobile getting August 2022 security patch in the US
On February 11, 2020, Samsung launched its new Galaxy S flagship series, consisting of three handsets – Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20. These devices came with Android 10-based One UI 2.1 out of the box and become the first to get the Android 11 Beta and Stable update last year.
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Last month, Samsung upgraded the Galaxy S20 series devices to the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 operating system. Apart from big software updates, these devices are also eligible for new security patch updates on a monthly basis until 2024, thanks to the new Samsung update policy.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Latest Update
[September 14, 2022]
T-Mobile locked Galaxy S20 series smartphones are receiving the August 2022 security patch update in the US. It can be identified via PDA version numbers G981USQU3FVH1, G986USQU3FVH1 and G988USQU3FVH1 for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus and Galaxy S20 Ultra, respectively.
[September 03, 2022]
Samsung is releasing the second August 2022 security update for Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra in Germany. The update brings system stability and security improvements to enhance user experience.
In addition to this, this update also upgrades some stock apps including Samsung Notes, Internet, Health, SmartThings, Members, Wallet, Smart Switch, Calculator, and Voice recorder.
Updated Versions
- G980FXXUEFVH3 – Galaxy S20
- G985FXXUEFVH3 – Galaxy S20+
- G988FXXUEFVH3 – Galaxy S20 Ultra
Installation Package Size:
- 200MB approx.
Samsung Galaxy S20 2nd Aug 2022 update – Europe #Samsung #GalaxyS20 pic.twitter.com/A4KbiExiIm
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) September 3, 2022
July 19, 2022
Samsung is expanding the July 2022 Android security patch update in India. The update comes with improvements for system security and stability while fixing the common issues that affect users’ experience.
The update holds the One UI build version G980BXXSEFVF4, G985BXXSEFVF4, and G988BXXSEFVF4 for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra respectively.
Samsung Galaxy S20 July 2022 update – India #Samsung #GalaxyS20 pic.twitter.com/NB7cebLMaO
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) July 19, 2022
June 30, 2022
The carrier-unlocked models of the Samsung Galaxy S20 trio is getting the June 2022 Android security patch update in the US.
The update comes with 60 privacy and security-realted issues and exploits to improve the overall device’s performance and maintain users’ experience.
You can identify it through One UI build version G980U1UES2FVE5, G985U1UES2FVE5, and G988U1UES2FVE5 for S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra in the US.
If you want to manually check for the latest update, head to your device Settings, tap on Software updates, and finally hit the Download and install button.
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June 29, 2022
The Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone users are now receiving the June 2022 Android security patch update in the Indian market.
The update installs June 2022 patch with fixes for over 60 bugs and issues in order to provide you with a better overall user experience and stable software system.
June 27, 2022
Samsung Galaxy S20 carrier-locked models are getting June 2022 security update in the US. It improves system security by installing the latest patch.
The latest update fixes a bunch of privacy and security-related issues and exploits in order to enhance the overall device’s performance.
Updated Software Version
- Galaxy S20 – G980USQU2FV1
- Galaxy S20+ – G985USQU2FV1
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988USQU2FV1
June 21, 2022
Samsung is releasing the June 2022 Android security patch update for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone users in India.
This update installs improvements for system security and stability alongside boosting the overall device’s performance to provide users with seamless performance.
Software versions:
- Galaxy S20 – G980FXXSEFVE6
- Galaxy S20+ – G985BXXUEFVDB
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988BXXUEFVDB
May 26, 2022
Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra smartphone owners are getting the May 2022 Android security patch update in UAE. This update upgrades 9 stock apps to boost the phone’s performance in every aspect.
Additionally, the update also aims at improving the security and stability of the system to main the users’ experience.
Software versions:
- Galaxy S20 – G981BXXUEFVDB
- Galaxy S20+ – G986BXXUEFVDB
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988BXXUEFVDB
Samsung Galaxy S20 May 2022 update – UAE #Samsung #GalaxyS20 pic.twitter.com/PWxOoanHA0
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) May 26, 2022
May 04, 2022
May 2022 security patch – Europe
Samsung May 2022 Android security patch update is rolling out to the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra smartphone users in Germany. It comes with 7 Critical, 23 High, and 3 Moderate levels of CVEs to boost the overall device functionality.
Update versions:
- Galaxy S20 – G981BXXUEFVDB
- Galaxy S20+ – G986BXXUEFVDB
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988BXXUEFVDB
May 02, 2022
April 2022 security patch – Brazil, Europe, and India
Samsung Galaxy S20 April 2022 security update is rolling out in Brazil and Europe. This update comes with better system security and stability alongside bringing fixes for 88 privacy-related vulnerabilities to enhance the overall device performance. Read the full story here.
Along with this, the company is also releasing April 2022 security update for Galaxy S20 LTE in India. It carries the One UI build version G985FXXSDFVC9. Read more here.
March 06, 2022
February 2022 security patch – US [Carrier Locked]
Samsung is now expanding its February 2022 security patch to the carrier-locked Galaxy S20 series smartphone in the US.
Identified via PDA release number EVB3, the update enhances overall system security and stability. It might also bring new updates to stock applications.
The update is rolling out by various carriers including AT&T, Bluegrass Cellular, Cellular South, Comcast, Sprint, Verizon, and Xfinity Mobile.
February 21, 2022
February 2022 security patch – US
Samsung is now expanding its February 2022 security patch update to more Galaxy S20 series smartphone users in the US.
In the latest development, the company has started to rollout the February 2022 security patches to the T-Mobile and Sprint carrier-branded Galaxy S20 units in the US.
- Galaxy S20 – G981USQS2EVB3
- Galaxy S20+ – G986USQS2EVB3
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988USQS2EVB3
January 30, 2022
February 2022 security patch – India
Samsung started rolling out the February 2022 security patch to the Galaxy S20 series smartphone models in the Indian market.
A Galaxy S20+ owner confirmed the arrival of the February 2022 security patch by sharing the screenshot after installing the latest OTA.
- Galaxy S20
- G980FXXUDEVA9
- Galaxy S20+
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- G985FXXUDEVA9
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- Galaxy S20 Ultra
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- G988BXXUDEVA9
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Samsung Galaxy S20 February 2022 update – India #Samsung #GalaxyS20 pic.twitter.com/y2PV7MhwUT
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) January 31, 2022
November 08
November 2021 Security Patch – India
The Galaxy S20 series smartphones now receiving the November 2021 security patch in India through new firmware updates. This update brings fixes for a lot of CVEs and SVEs from Google and Samsung.
Software Versions
- Galaxy S20 – G980FXXSCDUJ5
- Galaxy S20 Plus – G985FXXSCDUJ5
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988BXXSCDUJ5
October 31
November 2021 Security Patch – GermanySamsung is already rolling out the November 2021 security patch update for the last year’s Galaxy S20 flagship lineup in Europe (Germany). Read more here
October 14
October 2021 Security PatchThe Galaxy S20 series devices had already received the October 2021 security patch update in South Korea and Europe.
Now, the company is releasing the latest security improvements to the devices without carrier bounding in the US [Source].
The update can be identified via PDA version numbers:
- Galaxy S20 – G981U1UES2DUI5
- Galaxy S20+ – G986U1UES2DUI5
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988U1UES2DUI5
Tip
You can check the latest security patch content on the official Samsung security update page and eligibility on the scope page.
Samsung Galaxy S21 series is getting a new update with April 2024 security Patch in Korea. The fresh update enhances the system security and adds a new feature of the Samsung Wallet app to provide a smoother performance.
April 2024 update for Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones in Korea can be identified through One UI build version G991NKSU4FXD3, G996NKSU4FXD3, and G998NKSU4FXD3 respectively.
The latest update includes a new feature within the Samsung Wallet app, which now supports a ‘Mobile ID’ function. This function allows users to add their mobile driver’s licenses and national veterans registration cards to their Samsung Wallet.
These digital IDs are officially issued by the government and can be used just like physical ID cards, both online and offline. However, it is important to note that only IC cards marked with a mobile ID icon are eligible to be added.
In addition to the ‘Mobile ID’ feature, the update also includes the latest Google security patch for the stabilization of security features. Users of the Galaxy S21 series in Korea can now enjoy these benefits after installing the new update through Settings >> Software Updates >> Download and Install.
Samsung Galaxy S21 April 2024 update – Korea #Samsung #GalaxyS21 pic.twitter.com/vrbJ86sPuX
— Samsung Software Updates (@SamsungSWUpdate) April 20, 2024
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After unlocked models, Samsung has started releasing the April 2024 security update for carrier-locked variants of Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphones in the US. The update is live on Comcast, T-Mobile, and Xfinity Mobile network carriers.
April 2024 security patch fixes over 40 security flaws to provide an intuitive experience. It protects against security threats by incorporating the latest security patches for Android. It also enhances some functions to provide a more reliable and efficient user experience.
Users of locked Samsung Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphones can identify the April 2024 security update in the US through PDA version N98XUSQS6HXD1.
If you have received the update pop-up on your smartphone, you can install it to get an enhanced experience. You can check and install the update through Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
Unlocked Galaxy Note 20 series receiving April 2024 update in the US
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Samsung has acknowledged the Quick Panel issue in its latest One UI 6.1 update that is affecting users. The issue unexpectedly activates the quick panel when users interact with notifications or try to access detailed views. This problem has been a cause of inconvenience for many Galaxy users.
The tech giant has assured its users that a fix is in the works. A community moderator said the company apologizes for the inconvenience caused by this bug and has promised to deliver a software update to resolve the Quick panel issue on One UI 6.1 devices.
Samsung has not provided a specific timeline for the update but suggested keeping devices up-to-date to benefit from the latest software advancements. The upcoming update is expected to resolve the Quick Panel issue.
Users are advised to stay tuned for the software update, which will include the necessary fix for the Quick Panel bug.
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