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Alert: Your Galaxy A50 getting July 2022 security update, download now
Launched back in Q1 2019, the Samsung Galaxy A50 smartphone came pre-equipped with the Android 9.0-based One UI 1.x out of the box. Later on, the company delivered the Android 10-based One UI 2 update in May 2020, followed by Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update in March 2021.
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Unlike its successor, the Galaxy A50 is not eligible for getting three major Android OS upgrades, which means the device will spend its remaining time on the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 software system. However, the company is committed to bringing four years of regular security updates to the Galaxy A50.
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This article will show you all the major and minor software updates that the device receives. Scroll down to stay updated with the latest info.
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August 25:
July 2022 security patch – India
Galaxy A50 smartphone users in India have started getting a new firmware update, which brings the July 2022 security patch.
According to Samsung, the July 2022 patch brings fixes for 32 CVEs from Google for the One UI software system as part of offering better user experiences.
- Build Version – A505FDDU9CVG2
In order to check for the latest update manually, head to your device Settings tap on Software updates, and finally hit the Download and install button.
Previous updates
June 24:
June 2022 security patch – Verizon (US)
Verizon Samsung Galaxy A50 smartphone users are getting the June 2022 Android security patch update in the US. This update comes with enhancements for system security and stability.
At the same time, it fices over 60 privacy and security-related issues and exploits to improve the overall device’s performance. You can identify it through One UI build version A505USQSJDVE1.
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February 28:
February 2022 security patch – India
Samsung started releasing the February 2022 security patch update to the Galaxy A50 smartphone users in the Indian market.
- Firmware version – A505FDDU9CVB1
February 2022 security patch brings fixes to 2 critical, 29 high, and 15 moderate levels of issues for better system stability & reliability. Read more
December 29:
December 2021 security patch – US
Samsung is now expanding December 2021 security patch to Galaxy A50 models in the US. As per the info, Comcast and Sprint carrier-locked Galaxy A50 units getting this update through OTA.
- Firmware version – A505USQSHDUK1
The latest December 2021 security patch brings fixes for 5 critical, 22 high and 3 moderate CVEs from Google to Galaxy devices.
December 14:
December 2021 security patch released
Samsung has recently released the November 2021 security patch to the Galaxy A50 smartphone users in the US and India.
Now, the company has started to push the latest December 2021 security patch to the Galaxy A50 users in Taiwan, New Zealand, and the Philippines.
- Firmware version – A505GNDXS9CUK3
December 02:
November 2021 security patch rolling out in India
The Galaxy A52 smartphone users in India now getting the November 2021 security patch through a new firmware update. To be noted, the release can be identified via PDA build version – A505FDDS9CUK1. [Source]
November 25:
November 2021 security patch in several regions: Samsung started expanding the reach of November 2021 security patch to more Galaxy A50 smartphones in various regions. The minor update bears improvements for the system security as well as stability.
Build numbers:
- A505FDDS9CUK1: Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam
- A505FNXXS9CUK1: Europe
- A505GNDXS9CUK1: Fiji, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan
- A505GTUBS9CUK1: Brazil
- A505GUBS9CUK1: Latin America
- A505USQSGDUJ2: US
- A505WVLSHDUJ3: Canada
- A505YNDVS7CUK1: Australia
November 19:
November 2021 security patch: Samsung started releasing the November 2021 security patch update to the Galaxy A50 smartphone users in the US.
Currently, the Sprint carrier-locked units are receiving the latest security improvements through firmware build number – A505USQSGDUJ2.
Other than this, the latest Galaxy A50 release didn’t bring any new features or major system optimization.
Samsung is releasing the September 2023 update for Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphones in India. The new update installs the latest security patch to improve system security and stability.
September 2023 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series in India arrives with the One UI build version mentioned below.
- Galaxy S22 – S901EXXS7CWH6
- Galaxy S22 Plus – S906EXXS7CWH6
- Galaxy S22 Ultra – S908EXXS7CWH6
The installtion package size of this update is 389.60MB. This update focuses mainly on security fixes and does not introduce any new features or changes. According to the changelog, the update fixes over 60 issues found in smartphones and tablets in the previous version.
You can install the update through Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
Samsung is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra, which comes with a big-size installation package of 1.3GB. The update installs the August 2023 security patch to improve system security.
However, the changelog of this update does not include any new feature or change except system security maintenance, stability optimizations, and bug fixes. Moreover, it updates several stock apps including Samsung Notes Add-ons, Galaxy Wearable, Kids, Notes, Health, SmartThing, Members, Wallet, Calculator, and Smart Switch to the latest version.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series can identify this massive update through One UI build version G98xU1UEU6HWHD. The update is currently rolling out for unlocked models in the US.
To install this update, you just need to visit Galaxy Store >> Software Updates >> Download and install.
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Samsung is pushing a new update with the September 2023 security update for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphones in Brazil. This update is already available in the US, Canada, and Europe.
September 2023 security update for the Galaxy S23 series comes in Brazil with the One UI build version mentioned below.
- Galaxy S23 – S911BXXS3AWI3
- Galaxy S23 Plus – S916BXXS3AWI3
- Galaxy S23 Ultra – S918BXXS3AWI3
Users will have to download around 331.46MB package to install the update. The latest firmware fixes over 60 flaws found in smartphones and tablets in the previous version. The update improves the device’s system security, stability, and overall performance.
However, this update does not include any new feature or change. The update is rolling out gradually, so reaching all eligible devices may take some time. You can install the latest update through Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
