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It’s Verizon day! Various Samsung devices getting October 2022 update in the US
Verizon is releasing fresh October 2022 software update for a number of Samsung devices including phones and tablets in the US. Some devices are receiving major Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1, while some are getting regular security patches dated October or September 2022.
Summary: Verizon bounded Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series, S20 FE, S21 FE, and Z Fold 2 getting October 2022 security update, while the S20 series is eligible for September 2022 patch. The Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1 update is now available for Tab S7 and Tab S7 Plus, while the A71 is receiving text messages issue fix.
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How to update: You can check for new OTA updates manually by heading to the system Settings, followed by Software update and Download and install.
Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra:
The Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra flagships are obtaining the October 2022 Android security patches. As described by Samsung, this latest Galaxy security patch brings fixes for various issues and bugs alongside over 40 CVE items.
Software Versions:
- Note 20 – N981USQS3FVI7
- Note 20 Ultra – N986USQS3FVI7
What’s changing:
- The current software update provides the most up to date Android security patches on your device.
Galaxy S20 FE, S21 FE and S21 FE (2022):
The Fan Edition models of the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 series are grabbing the October 2022 Android security patches with the latest OTA by Verizon. The firmware includes fixes for the intermittent issue related to receiving text messages.
Software Versions:
- S20 FE – G781VSQS7FVI1
- S21 FE – G990USQS4CVI3
- S21 FE (2022) – G990U2SQS2CVI3
What’s changing:
- Provides the most up to date Android security patches on your device.
- Resolved an intermittent issue where the device didn’t receive text messages.
Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7 Plus:
The Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus tablets are now receiving the major Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1 update on Verizon’s network. The One UI 4.1.1 version brings a new Taskbar feature, App Pair, and Split screen-like multi-tasking features alongside an older August 2022 security patch.
Software Versions:
- Tab S7 – T878USQU2CVI3
- Tab S7 Plus – T978USQU2CVI3
What’s changing:
- Taskbar
Galaxy Tab S7 series’ new and improved taskbar is sleeker and more responsive than ever with expanded multitasking capabilities. Customize your taskbar with your favorite apps and tap seamlessly and speedily between active sessions. The taskbar also remembers and displays your two most recently used applications at any time, so you can easily pick up where you left off.
- Split Screen
Split Screen View can take your multitasking to new heights by displaying up to 3 apps at once, which you can rearrange and resize to best fit whatever tasks you’re working on. When a notification pops up, you can choose to enter full screen right away or drag the notification next to a currently active app to instantly enter Split Screen View without disrupting what you’re already doing.
Step-by-step: Go to Settings > Advanced Features > Labs > Turn on Multi window for all apps
- Pop-overs
Pop-overs let you peek right through your pop-overs by touching and holding the screen around them. Doing this will turn pop-overs temporarily transparent so that you can see the rest of the app behind them. They reappear as soon as you lift your finger. Through simple touch and hold, this seamless flow lets you see the big picture when it comes to making new plans and also works with Clock and Reminder apps.
Step-by-step: Open your Samsung Calendar / Clock / Reminder > Plan a new event in a pop-over > Touch and hold the screen outside the pop-over to peek through
Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G
Verizon released the October 2022 security patch update for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G foldable smartphone in the US. Other than the latest security patches, there is nothing mentioned in the changelog shared by the network carrier.
Software Versions:
- Z Fold 2 – F916USQS2HVI8
What’s changing:
- The current software update provides the most up to date Android security patches on your device.
Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra:
Unlike the FE variants, the parent Galaxy S20 lineup is weirdly getting the September 2022 security patches. We don’t know why Verizon is releasing an older security patch, while the October 2022 patch is already available for International variants.
Software Versions:
- S20 5G – G981VSQU3FVZI5
- S20 Plus – G986USQU3FVI5
- S20 Ultra – G988USQU3FVI5
What’s changing:
- The current software update provides performance improvements and the most up to date Android security patches on your device.
Galaxy A71:
Samsung launched the Galaxy A71 smartphone over 2 years ago, which is now acquiring a new firmware update with fixes for the issues related to receiving text messages in some cases. Talking about the security patch level, it is August 2022, 2 month old patch.
Software Versions:
- A71 5G – A716VSQS5EVI2
What’s changing:
- Provides the most up to date Android security patches on your device.
- Resolved an intermittent issue where the device didn’t receive text messages.
We are in April and Samsung is rolling out a new firmware update for Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy A55, and Galaxy A54 smartphones in Europe. The update comes with enhanced 4G band support and general improvements to deliver a better experience.
The fresh update enhances the Regional LTE TDD band support to provide better network performance across various European countries. However, the Samsung device models bought in Germany will not support LTE TDD band signals in certain countries, including Belgium, Denmark, France, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic.
Moreover, the update improves some functions and fixes issues for error-free services. This fresh update is rolling out to Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy A55, and Galaxy A54 smartphones in Europe, following the release for the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24 series.
Latest Firmware
- A546BXXU7BXD8 – Galaxy A54
- A556BXXU1AXC4 – Galaxy A55
- F731BXXU1CXCL – Galaxy Z Flip 5
- F936BXXU1CXCL – Galaxy Z Fold 5
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.
Samsung has pushed an April 2024 security update for the Galaxy A53 smartphone in India, following the release in Europe and the US. The new update improves the system’s security and stability for a better user experience.
April 2024 update for the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G smartphone in India arrives with One UI build version A536EXXS9DXD2 and an installation package size of 243.59MB. This update is based on One UI 6.0 and the device is eligible for One UI 6.0/6.1.
The latest update includes the April 2024 security patch, which improves system security and stability by fixing over 40 issues. This update also improves some functions for better performance. However, it does not contain any new features or changes.
To check for software updates manually, head toward your phone’s Settings. At the bottom, you will get the Software Update section, simply open it. Inside the submenu, you need to hit the Download and Install button if your Galaxy fetches a new OTA.
Galaxy A53 | One UI 6 based April update released in India 🇮🇳
Build Version: A536EXXS9DXD2/A536EODM9DXD2/ A536EXXS9DXD1#OneUI6 #GalaxyA #GalaxyA53#OneUI #Samsung pic.twitter.com/hcJqQhM68B
— Tarun Vats (@tarunvats33) April 23, 2024
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Following the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung is rolling out a new firmware update with enhanced LTE band support for the Galaxy S23 series in Europe. It is a region-specific update and aims to improve the network for a better user experience.
Users of Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphones are getting the second April 2024 update in Europe with One UI build version S911BXXU3CXD3, S916BXXU3CXD3, and S918BXXU3CXD3 respectively.
WHAT’S NEW
The new firmware of the Samsung Galaxy S23 in Europe updates the Regional LTE TDD band support to provide better network performance across various European countries.
Notably, there’s a limitation for German users. Galaxy S23 models bought in Germany will not support LTE TDD band signals in certain countries, including Belgium, Denmark, France, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic.
Users can check new software updates manually with a handful of simple steps. Firstly, visit your Galaxy device’s “System Settings,” once done, scroll down and tap the “Software update” tab, followed by the “Download and install” button.
Galaxy S23's second April update is live in Europe.
Build versions: S918BXXU3CXD3/S918BOXM3CXD3/S9188XXU3CXD3
It seems to be a region-specific update.#GalaxyS23 #GalaxyS23Ultra #OneUI6 #OneUI #Samsung pic.twitter.com/CMeRxKndjd
— Tarun Vats (@tarunvats33) April 23, 2024
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