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Samsung August 2022 Security Patch Update Tracker
Yet again, Samsung has begun rolling out the new – August 2022 Android security patch updates to its eligible Galaxy devices ahead of time. On July 28, the Korean firm released its first August 2022 security patch for the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra smartphones.
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The company is further expanding the latest software update to its eligible Galaxy phones and tablets. Meanwhile, it has also uncovered the August 2022 patch details in the first week of August, which introduces a handful of improvements to the overall system alongside fixing various privacy and security-related vulnerabilities.
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Besides the monthly security patch, Samsung has recently released its first Android 13-based One UI 5.0 Beta for the Galaxy S22 series phones in select regions. While the Galaxy S21 is next in line, the Galaxy S20, Fold 3, Flip 3, and some other devices are also expected to get the beta version in the coming time.
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Moving on, this article is dedicated to Samsung’s August 2022 patch. Inside you can see all the Galaxy phones and tablets that have so far got access to the fresh firmware update. We will frequently update this tracker to give the latest information on the topic.
Samsung August 2022 Security Updates
Galaxy Z series
- Galaxy Fold Series
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 users have started getting the August 2022 security patch as their latest software update. It additionally brings fixes for multiple privacy and security-related issues and exploits.
United States [Verizon]
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- Galaxy Z Fold 3 – F926U1UES1DVG3
The first generation Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone is getting access to the August 2022 Android security patch update. It comes with improvements for system security and stability.
Europe [France]
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- Galaxy Fold – F900FXXU6HVG5
- Galaxy Flip Series
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 has begun collecting the latest August 2022 Android security patch alongside a new software update.
This update comes along with new improvements to the user experience regarding the Samsung One UI applications.
Europe [United Kingdom]
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- Galaxy Z Flip 3 – F711BXXU2CVG8
United States [Verizon]
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- Galaxy Z Flip 3 – F711USQU2DVG7
Samsung has begun rolling out the August 2022 Android security patch for the first generation Galaxy Z Flip smartphones alongside a new software update. The update comes with some minor improvements and optimization to maintain the user experience.
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- Galaxy Z Flip – F700FTBS9GVH1
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S22 Series
The August 2022 security patch update started to roll out for the Samsung Galaxy devices, starting with the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra. The most up-to-date security patch is released for the topmost flagship Galaxy devices with system stability and reliability improvements.
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- Galaxy S22 – S901BXXU2AVG6
- Galaxy S22+ – S906BXXU2AVG6
- Galaxy S22 Ultra – S908BXXU2AVG6
United States [Carrier-unlocked]
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- Galaxy S22: S901U1UEU2AVG8
- Galaxy S22+: S906U1UEU2AVG8
- Galaxy S22 Ultra: S908U1UEU2AVG8
- Galaxy S21 Series
Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra are getting the August 2022 Android security patch update. Other than the system security improvements by installing the latest Android patches, Samsung is also bringing new app version updates to a handful of stock apps such as Notes, Wearable, and Wallet.
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- Galaxy S21 – G991BXXU5CVGB
- Galaxy S21+ – G996BXXU5CVGB
- Galaxy S21 Ultra – G998BXXU5CVGB
United States [T-Mobile]
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- Galaxy S21 – G991USQU5CVGB
- Galaxy S21+ – G996USQU5CVGB
- Galaxy S21 Ultra – G998USQU5CVGB
Asia [Malaysia]
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- Galaxy S21 – G991BXXU5CVGB
- Galaxy S21+ – G996BXXU5CVGB
- Galaxy S21 Ultra – G998BXXU5CVGB
August 2022 Android security patch update is rolling out to the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone users. It enhances the security and stability of the device and upgrades various stock apps in order to enrich the system’s performance in every possible aspect.
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- Galaxy S21 FE – G990EXXU3CVG7
United States [T-Mobile | Verizon]
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- Galaxy S21 FE – G990USQU3CVG1
- Galaxy S20 Series
Samsung is rolling out the August 2022 Android security patch update for both 5G and LTE variants of the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra device owners. It brings just system security and stability improvements and nothing else.
Europe (5G)
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- Galaxy S20 – G981BXXUEFVG5
- Galaxy S20+ – G986BXXUEFVG5
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988BXXUEFVG5
Europe (LTE)
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- Galaxy S20 – G980FXXUEFVG5
- Galaxy S20+ – G985FXXUEFVG5
United States [Carrier-unlocked]
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- Galaxy S20 – G981U1ES2DUG6
- Galaxy S20+ – G986U1ES2DUG6
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988U1ES2DUG6
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE LTE has begun receiving the August 2022 Android security patch update. This update brings minor improvements in order to maintain the customers’ experience.
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- Galaxy S20 FE (LTE) – G780FXXU9DVG5
Galaxy Note series
- Galaxy Note 20 Series
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphone users have begun collecting the latest software update that installs the August 2022 Android security patch.
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- Galaxy Note 20 – N981BXXU4FVGA
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – N986BXXU4FVGA
United States [Carrier-unlocked]
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- Galaxy Note 20 – N981U1UEU2FVG5
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – N986U1UEU2FVG5
United States [Verizon]
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- Galaxy Note 20 – N981USQS2FVG6
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra –N986USQS2FVG6
- Galaxy Note 10 Series
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus received the August 2022 Android security patch update. The company is improving the reliability and some features of 9 Samsung One UI applications and updating them with the latest functionalities.
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- Galaxy Note 10 – N970FXXU8HVGA
- Galaxy Note 10+ – N975FXXU8HVGA
Galaxy A series
- Galaxy A23
Samsung is sending a new software update for the Galaxy A23 smartphones that installs the August 2022 Android security patch. This update comes with some system enhancements and Camera optimizations to provide users with uninterrupted performance.
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- Galaxy A23 – A235FXXU1AVG2
- Galaxy A52 Series
The Galaxy A52s smartphones have now started receiving the August 2022 security update. In addition to a newer security patch dated August 2022, Samsung included major system and functional stability improvements with the OTA.
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- Galaxy A52s – A528NKSU1CVG5
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- Galaxy A52s – A528BXXU1CVG7
Samsung has begun rolling out the Galaxy A52 August 2022 Android security patch update. It comes with improved system security that will further help in protecting your files from bugs and viruses and will keep your data safe.
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- Galaxy A52 – A525MUBU4BVG5
- Galaxy A73
Samsung has begun pushing the August 2022 security update for Galaxy A73 5G users, which mainly enhances camera stability. The new update installs the latest Android patch to improve system security and stability.
Asia [Malaysia]
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- Galaxy A73 – A736BXXU2AVG3
- Galaxy A32
Samsung has started dispatching the August 2022 Android security patch update for the Galaxy A32 smartphone users in South Korea. It upgrades a bunch of Samsung One UI applications to their newest versions to boost the overall device performance.
- Galaxy A53
Samsung Galaxy A53 is gaining the August 2022 Android security patch update that brings some minor yet important optimization to the device’s system.
As per the report, the security of the device has been improved to provide users with better protection for their important files and data.
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- Galaxy A53 – A536EXXU3AVGA
- Galaxy A33
Samsung keeps on improving the performance of the Galaxy A33 system by providing the August 2022 update. You might not notice any fancy new features or changes when you install this Android security update on your phone, but it’s very important nonetheless.
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- Galaxy A33 – A3360ZHU3AVGA
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- Galaxy A33 – A336EDXU3AVH1
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- Galaxy A33 – A336NKSU1AVH1
Galaxy M series
- To be added!
Galaxy F series
- To be added!
Galaxy Tab series
- To be added!
Galaxy XCover series
- To be added!
We are in December 2024 and Samsung has started releasing the second November 2024 security update for the Galaxy S24 series. The update is currently available for users in Europe and may expand to more countries soon.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are getting a second November 2024 security update via the One UI build version S921BXXU4AXK4, S926BXXU4AXK4, and S928BXXU4AXK4 respectively.
The fresh update enhances the stability of some functions to provide a better experience. In addition, it also improves the security of the device by fixing some bugs for smoother performance. However, the exact details of the enhancements are not given in the changelog.
Users will have to download a 570 MB package to install the firmware update on their smartphone. For installation, you just need to visit Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
Aside from this, Samsung is regularly working to start the One UI 7 Beta Program soon for the Galaxy S24 series. Recently, a new build appeared for the Galaxy S24 series, suggesting the beta update is just around the corner.
If you are using a Galaxy S24 smartphone in Europe, install the update now to get enhanced security. In addition, it is the way towards the One UI 7 Beta.
Samsung moves closer to One UI 7 Beta release for Galaxy S24
Samsung is rolling out the November 2024 security update for the Galaxy Watch 7 in Europe, after Korea. This update is important as it’s the first security patch for the watch since it was released in July.
Before this, the Galaxy Watch 7 had been criticized for not getting updates on time, with some models still using security patches from months before the watch was even launched.
November 2024 security update is available for Galaxy Watch 7 Bluetooth models (SM-L300, SM-L310) in Europe with firmware version ending with XXU1AXK6. However, not all models are getting the update just yet.
The update is currently not available for the 4G versions of the Galaxy Watch 7 (SM-L305F, SM-L315F) or the Galaxy Watch Ultra (SM-L705F). Samsung is expected to release the update for these models soon.
The fresh update improves the watch’s stability and reliability. The most essential part is that it adds the latest security patch for November 2024 as it makes the device more secure.
Users will have to install a 245 MB software package to install the update. You can also check for the update manually by connecting the watch to your phone, opening the Wearable app then, going to the Watch 7 settings in the app and selecting Update watch software.
Samsung releases November 2024 security update for Galaxy Watch 7
Samsung has pushed the first update for the limited-release foldable phone, Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, which installs the November 2024 security patch. The fresh update is based on One UI 6.1.1 and Android 14.
The first update for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is rolling out in Korea and the company will soon make it available for all models. Users can verify the November 2024 security update with One UI build version F958NKSU2AXK4 and an installation package size of around 500MB.
The fresh update delivers the usual security fixes and may also include performance enhancements, bug fixes, and stability improvements. However, Samsung has not provided any specific details in the changelog.
Notably, November 2024 security fixes 52 vulnerabilities in Android and Samsung software. Google has patched 38 high-level issues, and one CVE doesn’t apply to Galaxy devices. Samsung has also addressed 13 issues, including bugs related to multiple users, Dex Mode, Galaxy Watch, and Settings. These patches aim to improve security and device performance.
For those with a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, updating is easy. Simply go to the Settings app, navigate to “Software update,” and select “Download and install” to receive the patch.
The update ensures that the device remains secure, stable, and possibly more efficient, though it may not include any major feature changes.