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Over 500 million old Samsung phones getting GPS fix update: Report
Samsung provides regular updates to improve the performance of its newly launched devices but what about older devices? If there is a problem with them, who will solve it? Nothing to worry about, as Samsung does not forget to take care of its old devices. Samsung has started rolling out the update for several older devices since the beginning of this month.
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According to the report, Samsung is releasing a new firmware update for more than 500 million older Galaxy smartphones including Galaxy S5 Neo, Galaxy Alpha, Galaxy S6, Galaxy A7, Galaxy S7, Galaxy Note 8, and more series.
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The company is releasing a similar update to all the older devices, which fixes GPS connectivity issues to improve stability. At present, Samsung has not given any reason for releasing these GPS fix updates for the old devices, but it is obvious that this update is being rolled out due to some security flaws and issues.
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It is worth noting that the update cycle of the older devices for which the company is rolling out the update has already been completed and Samsung’s update policy and promise have also been fulfilled, but thanks to the company’s goodwill that it is still releasing updates to enhance the performance of these older devices.
There are a bunch of older Samsung devices that getting GPS fix updates you can check more details here.
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- Samsung Android 13 One UI 5.0 Eligible Devices
- One UI 5.0 Update Progress Report
- One UI 5.0 Beta – Registration Guide
- One UI 5.0 Beta – Rollback Guide
- One UI 5.0 Beta ROM – Download Link
- One UI 5.0 Features and Tweaks
This month, Samsung has kicked off the rollout of the September 2024 security update, beginning with its latest flagship, the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The company is regularly working to extend this update to more devices soon.
In addition to the security patch, Samsung has also started the One UI 6.1.1 update rollout for several older flagship models. This includes the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5. Users of these devices can enjoy advanced Galaxy AI features and other enhancements.
For some of these devices, the major update comes bundled with the September 2024 security patch. This means users will benefit not only from the new features but also from enhanced security.
September 2024 security patch addresses over 65 issues, including 1 critical and 43 high-level security vulnerabilities. Additionally, Samsung is introducing 23 of its own security improvements related to My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex.
Let’s check a list of Galaxy devices that have received the September 2024 security update.
Samsung One UI August 2024 Updates List
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- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE gets September 2024 security update
13/09
- Galaxy S21 series starts getting September 2024 security update
- US Galaxy S20 FE grabs September 2024 security update [Verizon]
12/09
- One UI 6.1.1 update for Galaxy S23 rolling out with September 2024 patch
- Samsung Galaxy S23 FE gets AI boost and September 2024 Patch with One UI 6.1.1 update
11/09
- Samsung Galaxy A55 blessed with September 2024 security update
- Samsung rolls out September 2024 security update to Galaxy A14 5G
05/09
- Samsung begins September 2024 security update rollout with Galaxy Z Fold 6
- September 2024 security update rolling out to Galaxy Z Flip 6
*Stay tuned, more Galaxy devices will be added in the coming days.
Samsung September 2024 Security Update Plan: Monthly, Quarterly, and Biannual models revealed
Samsung has released a new update for the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone, which installs the latest Android security released in September 2024 to improve system security and stability. The update is live in the US for locked models of the S21 FE smartphone and the company will soon expand it.
September 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphone arrives with One UI build version G990USQSCGXH1 in the US. It is an initial rollout so it may take time to reach all models.
In this latest update, your phone’s performance gets a boost as it fixes 1 critical and 43 high-level security issues. One of the vulnerabilities was fixed in a previous update, and 1 doesn’t impact Galaxy devices.
Moreover, Samsung also fixes 23 security fixes for My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex to make your experience better. Overall, this update makes your device more secure, reliable, and stable.
The installation package size of this update is around 350MB. Users are advised to install the update promptly to benefit from the improved security measures. For those who have not received an update notification, the update can be manually checked and installed.
To install the update, open the smartphone’s settings, select ‘Software Update’, and then ‘Download and install’. Following these steps will ensure that your Galaxy smartphone is up-to-date with the latest security protections.
Galaxy S21 series starts getting September 2024 security update
Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra users are getting the September 2024 security update on the Verizon network carrier in the US. The update installs the latest Android security patch to improve system security and stability. This update is already live in Europe and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series can verify the September 2024 security update on Verizon US through One UI builds given below:
- G991USQSCGXH2 – Galaxy S21
- G996USQSCGXH2 – Galaxy S21 Plus
- G998USQSCGXH2 – Galaxy S21 Ultra
This latest update makes your device run better by fixing a bunch of security flaws. It resolves 1 critical issue and 43 high-level ones. Notably, 1 of these was fixed in past updates, and 1 isn’t related to Galaxy devices.
Moreover, Samsung is also rolling out 23 additional fixes for things like My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex. Overall, the update makes your device more stable, secure, and reliable.
If you have received the notification of the update then install it now to get a bug-free experience. You can also check the update by visiting the Settings app on your smartphone and opening the Software Update section.
Now, click on the Download and install option. If any update is available, you can follow the on-screen instructions to install the update on your Galaxy smartphone.
Galaxy S21 series starts getting September 2024 security update