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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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Google Play System October 2023 Update Arrives: What’s New and How to Get It

Google has kicked off an October 2023 update for its Play System, which is responsible for managing the core functionality and security of Android devices. The update arrives with improvements and bug fixes to the system, as well as some new features for the Google Play Store app.
One of the new features of this update is a redesigned app details page, which will help users discover and learn about apps that are compatible with their non-phone devices, such as tablets, smartwatches, or TVs.
Moreover, the October 2023 update for Play System brings the ability to add apps to the Google Play library directly when apps ask Google Play to download new content or functionality. These features are available through Google Play Store v37.8.
WHAT’S NEW
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- [Phone] New design on the app details page to help you discover and learn about apps for your non-phone devices.
- [Phone] You’ll be able to add apps to your Google Play library directly when apps ask Google Play to download new content or functionality.
To get the update on Samsung smartphones, you just need to visit Settings >> Security and Privacy >> Updates >> Google System Update.
How to download new Google Play System update in your Samsung Galaxy
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Samsung Galaxy A23 gets new firmware update in the US

Samsung is releasing a fresh firmware update for Galaxy A23 smartphone users in the US. This update installs the Android security patch released in August 2023 to improve system security.
The new update for the Samsung Galaxy A23 smartphone comes with PDA version A236USQU4CWHC. The update is rolling out for locked models of Galaxy S23 on the T-Mobile network in the US and other carriers could get this update soon.
August 2023 security patch fixes over 70 issues, mainly related to Samsung Members, the Internet, the Galaxy Store, and more to provide a seamless and bug-free experience.
If you have received a notification of the latest update, then check and install it now through Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
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US unlocked Samsung Galaxy S21 FE receiving September 2023 update

Samsung is rolling out the September 2023 security update for the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone in the US, following India and Europe. The update is available for unlocked models of Galaxy S21 FE in the US with One UI build version G990U1UES9EWH2.
September 2023 security update for unlocked Samsung Galaxy S21 FE in the US brings bug fixes and functional enhancements to provide a better and seamless experience. It fixes over 60 security flaws found in smartphones and tablets.
The Korean tech giant will soon make this update available for all Galaxy S21 FE models. If you have received this update, then you can install it through your smartphone’s Settings >> Software Update >> Download and Install.