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One UI 5.0 Beta goes live for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 in the US
Samsung has started the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 One UI 5.0 Beta program in the US. This update is released for the carrier-unlocked models of these devices in the country and T-Mobile-locked devices could also get it very soon.
The One UI 5.0 Beta program is a chance for last year’s foldable smartphone to test the new Android 13 features and improvements before the public release. Interested customers can go to the Samsung Members app to register for this beta program.
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Once you open the Samsung Members app, you will see a banner on the home page that reads One UI Beta Program, simply tap on the batter and register for the program by filling in all the mandatory details.
Now wait for a few minutes and your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Galaxy Z Flip 3 will deliver you a new software update which is the One UI 5.0 Beta update. You can check this update by heading to Settings of your phone followed by the Software update menu and the Download and install option.
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What’s new in One UI 5.0?
Android 13-based One UI 5.0 will install a slew of new features and countless improvements to your foldable smartphones. It brings 16 color palette options to provide users with more color themes that sync with your phone’s wallpaper.
There’s a “Connected devices” menu in the Settings app which manages all your phone’s external connections right from one place to provide you with more convenience for controlling your smart TV, PC, wearable, or another smartphone.
In addition to these, the new software brings a Camera watermark feature with some customizable options, new swipe gestures for easier multitasking, new calling features, the ability to disable RAM Plus, Lockdown mode, stackable widgets, and much more.
- Check out every new Samsung One UI 5.0 feature here.
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
Samsung has released the September 2024 security update for the Galaxy S20 FE, making the phone more secure and stable. The update is currently available on the Verizon network carrier in the US and will be rolled out to other countries soon.
September 2024 update focuses on improving security by fixing a number of issues. It addresses 1 critical problem and 43 high-level security issues. Additionally, there were 1 CVE (Common Vulnerability and Exposure) fixed in previous updates, and 1 CVE that does not affect Galaxy devices.
Moreover, Samsung is also adding 23 of its own security fixes, which fixes problems related to My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex.
This new update aims to enhance the overall experience of using your Galaxy S20 FE by fixing these issues and improving system performance. However, since this is an initial rollout, it might take some time before it reaches all eligible devices.
September 2024 security update for Galaxy S20 FE smartphone comes with version number G781VSQSGHXH3 in the US. The update is about 232.11MB in size.
To check if the update is available for your phone, go to the Settings menu on your device. Scroll down to the Software Update section, open it, and then tap the “Download and Install” button. If the update is available for your device, it will start downloading and installing.
Samsung recently rolled out the latest security patch to Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy A55, and Galaxy A14 smartphones. Now, the company is making the September 2024 security update available for the Samsung Galaxy S21 series.
September 2024 security update arrives on Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones with One UI builds G991BXXSCGXH7, G996BXXSCGXH7 and G998BXXSCGXH7 respectively.
The fresh security update is currently live in European countries including Switzerland and the company will soon expand it. It is an initial rollout so it may take some hours or days to reach all eligible models. The installation package size of this update is around 270MB.
Samsung Galaxy S21 September 2024 security update – Switzerland (Europe) #Samsung #GalaxyS21 pic.twitter.com/JuHNC0Z2fp
— Samsung Software Updates (@SamsungSWUpdate) September 13, 2024
The company is dispatching the latest software update with system security improvements to keep your files and data safe on your phone. It also optimizes system stability to offer you uninterrupted and seamless functionality on your device.
It is worth mentioning that September 2024 security patch fixes over 55 issues including CVEs and SVEs from Google and Samsung. These fixes improve various features on your phone, such as My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, Dex, and more.
You can check the update by navigating to the device’s Settings, then a Software update, and Download and Install. If you have received the update, install it now to get enhanced features.
