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T-Mobile releases Android 13 (One UI 5.0) update for Samsung Galaxy S22 [U]
T-Mobile – October 29
After Verizon, T-Mobile started to release the major Android 13 update with One UI 5.0 features and changes to Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra devices. [Via/Source]
You can now download and install it via phone’s Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
Verizon – October 25
Samsung has begun rolling out the Stable One UI 5.0 update for Verizon’s Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra units in the US. The latest software update brings all the Android 13 features alongside the goodness One UI 5.0 customization options.
With One UI 5.0, the Korean company has made major enhancements to its features and tried making the UI clearer. The Lock Screen is getting many Good Lock LockStar functions to provide users with next-level personalization options with more ease. You can now touch and hold your lock screen to easily customize it.
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The Wallpaper and style section is also getting notable changes. My Wallpaper, Gallery, Lock screen wallpaper services, and Explore more wallpapers are now combined into one “Browse my wallpapers.” It lets you play with all the wallpaper-related settings.
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Next is Color Palette. Previously, the company used to provide only 4 color palette options, and now you can choose between a total of 16 color palette options that sync with your phone’s wallpaper. Also, there’s a function to completely disable Color Palette.
Connected devices, Modes and routines, and Security and privacy menus are completely new to Samsung’s Settings. You can manage all the related settings in one place now. Furthermore, the notification settings have been reorganized so that related menus can be found on one screen.
Samsung has also added Lockdown mode, Medical info, new emoji pairs, the ability to turn off RAM Plus, Stack widgets, new and easy multitasking functions, various new camera features including a watermark, enhanced photo and video editor, extract text from image feature, new call functions, and much more.
In addition to these major changes, Samsung Galaxy S22 users are also installing the October 2022 Android security patch alongside the One UI 5.0 update. The software versions are as follows:
- Galaxy S22: S901USQU2BVJA
- Galaxy S22+: S906USQU2BVJA
- Galaxy S22 Ultra: S908USQU2BVJA
Meanwhile, to download this update, you simply need to go to Settings of your phone, enter the Software update section and tap the Download and install option. A new software update should appear on your screen that clearly mentions the One UI 5.0 (Android 13) update. Hit the Download button to fetch it.
December 2024 is going on and Samsung is releasing the second November 2024 update for the Galaxy S23 series models in the US. The update is rolling out for unlocked models and could be available to locked models in the coming days or weeks.
Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra models are getting a new update in the US with One UI builds S911U1UEU5CXJR, S916U1UEU5CXJR, and S918U1UEU5CXJR respectively.
The fresh update improves the stability and reliability of the device for a better Galaxy experience. It is also expected to fix some issues encountered in the previous version to make your smartphone more secure and reliable.
However, the changelog does not include any new features or changes. It is essential to important to install the update to open the way for future updates and One UI 7 Beta.
For installation, you just need to navigate 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.
Samsung recently started the One UI 7 Beta Program for the Galaxy S24 series and it is expected to expand to more Galaxy devices including the S23 series soon. The beta update lets you enjoy new features and enhancements on your devices ahead of the official release.
Samsung has begun releasing the December 2024 security update for Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 smartphones. The update is currently rolling out in the update in Korea and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
December 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 smartphones can be verified through One UI build version F956NKSS2AXKC and F741NKSS2AXKC respectively. Users will have to download a 380MB package to install the update.
This fresh update is based on Android 14 and One UI 6.1.1 update. Users of these phones are waiting for the One UI 7 Beta update to try new features and improvements ahead of the official release.
December 2024 security patch addresses over 45 vulnerabilities, including both Google and Samsung-specific issues to enhance device security.
This update incorporates 6 critical and 28 high-level fixes from Google. Additionally, one previously resolved issue has been readdressed, and another is not relevant to Samsung devices.
On the Samsung side, 2 high-level vulnerabilities in its semiconductor products have been patched. The update also includes 8 fixes listed under Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE), focusing on the Theme Center, Galaxy Watch Bluetooth functionality, SmartSwitch, and Dex Mode.
To check the update, you just need to navigate 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.
We are in December 2024 and Samsung has started releasing the second November 2024 security update for the Galaxy S24 series. The update is currently available for users in Europe and may expand to more countries soon.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are getting a second November 2024 security update via the One UI build version S921BXXU4AXK4, S926BXXU4AXK4, and S928BXXU4AXK4 respectively.
The fresh update enhances the stability of some functions to provide a better experience. In addition, it also improves the security of the device by fixing some bugs for smoother performance. However, the exact details of the enhancements are not given in the changelog.
Users will have to download a 570 MB package to install the firmware update on their smartphone. For installation, you just need to visit Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
Aside from this, Samsung is regularly working to start the One UI 7 Beta Program soon for the Galaxy S24 series. Recently, a new build appeared for the Galaxy S24 series, suggesting the beta update is just around the corner.
If you are using a Galaxy S24 smartphone in Europe, install the update now to get enhanced security. In addition, it is the way towards the One UI 7 Beta.
Samsung moves closer to One UI 7 Beta release for Galaxy S24