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Big boom for Google Pixels, Samsung debuts October 2022 security update ahead!
Samsung was late in releasing the September 2022 update for Galaxy devices. But this time around, Samsung grabbed its first place again by releasing the October 2022 Android security patch update before anyone else.
It’s September 26 today and Samsung has started rolling out the October 2022 Android security patch update for its Galaxy customers. The famous mid-range smartphone – Galaxy A52 became the world’s first device to install the next month’s security patch alongside the One UI 5.0 beta builds.
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Yes, you read that right. Samsung has started the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 beta program for Galaxy A52 customers in India. The device is not flagship by the price but its features and internals can easily compete with affordable flagship smartphones and that’s the reason it is worth installing the latest Beta update.
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Coming back to the topic, Samsung provides its own custom OS for Galaxy devices known as One UI which is based on Google’s Android OS. Google Pixel smartphones obviously get the latest generation Android Operating System ahead of any other brand’s phones but Samsung always defeats Google Pixels when it comes to providing the most up-to-date security patch.
Samsung rolled out the September 2022 security patch for Galaxy devices on October 6, a bit later than usual. Still, Google started its September patch update rollout later than the Korean tech.
Meanwhile, Samsung is already letting its Galaxy customers install the October 2022 patch in the month of September and Google is far away, it will release the latest security patch for Pixels in the first week of next month.
Samsung has started releasing a new update with March 2023 security patch for Galaxy A50 users. The latest update provides the most up-to-date Android security patch on your devices to improve security.
Samsung Galaxy A50 users can grab March 2023 security update with build version A505USQSKDWB1. This update fixes various issues in the software system as well as upgrades some features. Therefore, it is suggested that you install it right away.
The update is currently rolling out for Galaxy A50 models in the US on the Verizon network carrier. It’s an initial rollout and the company is sending the upgrade gradually. Thus you can check for the latest firmware manually, as it may take some time to cover all of the eligible devices.
To install the latest update, open system Settings, now scroll down the tap the Software update tab. From here, you have to hit the Download and install button so your smartphone can connect to Samsung’s software server and detect a new build online. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.
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March 2023 security Update Detail:
Samsung’s March 2023 security patch brings Google patches that are mentioned in the Android security bulletin. For your Galaxy A50, there are a number of common vulnerability exposures mentioned in the document, including:
- Critical – 5
- High – 35
- Moderate – 0
- Already fixed – 4
- Not applicable – 5
Not that all, but the firmware also comes with 23 SVE (Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures). With both CVE and SVE items, the company ensures the best possible security on Galaxy devices.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, Galaxy Z Fold3, and Galaxy Z Fold2 users start receiving the March 2023 security update on Verizon in the US. The update is rolling out for carrier-locked variants of these smartphones.
Notably, the March 2023 update for Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold4 has already been pushed in Europe and some US mobile network carriers including T-Mobile and Metro PCS. The company will soon make this update available for all models.
Firmware Versions
Check the latest firmware version of the March 2023 security update for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, Fold3, and Fold2 smartphones at Verizon below:
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 – F711USQS4FWC1
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 – F926USQS3FWC1
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 – F916USQS2JWC1
Samsung March 2023 security patch detail
March 2023 security patch fixes a bunch of vulnerabilities in Android and Samsung. There are a number of common vulnerability exposures listed in the document that falls into different ranges including:
- Critical – 5
- High – 35
- Moderate – 0
- Already fixed – 4
- Not applicable – 5
Aside from this, the March 2023 patch also includes 23 One UI patches which Samsung calls SVE (Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures). Together with Android and One UI patches, the latest software update provides the best security and privacy on Galaxy devices.
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How to update?
To install the latest update, you just need to go to the Settings of your phone and enter its Software update section. Simply tap on the Download and install option and the available update will appear on the screen. Follow the on-screen prompts and you are done!
Verizon is releasing a new update for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series and Galaxy S20 FE, which installs March 2023 security patch to improve system security.
Samsung’s February 2023 update fixes more than 60 related issues and exposures including 5 Critical and 35 High CVEs from Google’s Android operating system and 23 Galaxy-specific SVEs affecting One UI apps and services.
The update is rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, Galaxy S23 Ultra, and Galaxy S20 FE users on the Verizon Mobile network carrier in the US. However, the update is already available for users in several countries and other US mobile network carriers.
Firmware Versions:
- Galaxy S23 – S911USQS1AWBL
- Galaxy S23 Plus – S916USQS1AWBL
- Galaxy S23 Ultra – S918USQS1AWBL
- Galaxy S20 FE – G781VSQS7HWB6
Through this update, the company ensures that you don’t meet any crashing, freezing, or lagging problems while handling the phone. It is just an incremental update so it does not bring any new features or changes except monthly security maintenance.
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Users of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S20 FE in the US on Verizon can easily check the March 2023 update via System Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.
Note:
- Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network, or make sure it has a strong Verizon wireless network connection.
- Ensure your battery is fully charged before starting the software update.