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Samsung Galaxy S20 getting October 2022 security update in the US [Unlocked]
November 01: Carrier-unlocked…
Samsung pushed October 2022 security update for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphones in the US. After Verizon and T-Mobile, the carrier-unlocked units of the Galaxy S20 series have also started to get the newer security patches.
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- S20 – G981U1UES3FVI6
- S20 Plus – G986U1UES3FVI6
- S20 Ultra – G988U1UES3FVI6
What is new?
- The current software update provides the most up to date Android security patches on your device.
How to update:
From the Home screen, touch and swipe up or down to display all apps, tap Settings > System updates > Check for system updates. If your device finds a new software update, tap Download now. When complete, a screen will appear advising you that the new version of software is ready to be installed. Tap Install update.
October 21: T-Mobile and Verizon…
Samsung’s October 2022 update has already been deployed on several Galaxy devices, and it’s now rolling out for the Galaxy S20 series smartphone users on the Verizon network in the US.
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According to Verizon, Samsung’s October 2022 security update is now available to download and install on the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphones in the US.
The OTA brings system security improvements by installing the most up-to-date Android patches. The international units of S20 have already grabbed October patch, while network bounded models require carrier verification.
You can identify the October 2022 patch on your Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, or Galaxy S20 Ultra through build version G981USQS3FVI7, G986USQS3FVI7, or G988USQS3FVI7, respectively.
Update: T-Mobile too
T-Mobile is also rolling out the October 2022 security patch for the Galaxy S20 trio with a new firmware update in the US. The update versions for the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra smartphones are as follows:
- G981USQS3FVI7
- G986USQS3FVI7
- G988USQS3FVI7
One UI 5
The South Korean tech giant has also started the Android 13-based One UI 5 Beta Program for the Galaxy S20 series. These flagships will have their last major upgrade in the form of One UI 5.0, which could release later this year.
Samsung’s new One UI 5.0 operating system for Galaxy devices brings major improvements alongside new features. There’s a lot to explore about the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 for Galaxy devices, check here:
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra users are getting a July 2024 security update in Canada. This update is already rolled out for users in Europe and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
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.
July 2024 update fixes over 55 issues including 4 critical and 21 high-level vulnerabilities in Android, contributing 33 SVEs related to components like One UI Home, System UI, Secure Folder, and more, further enhancing device security.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra in Canada can verify the July 2024 security update through the One UI build version ending with BXCG. The installation package size of this update is around 358.38MB.
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.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 users will soon get One UI 6.1.1 update with a bunch of new features. Some of the highlighted features are Sketch to Image, AI Portrait Studio, Auto Zoom, enhanced Note Assist, Instant Full-screen translation, conversation mode for dual screen, Suggested replies, Photo Ambient, and more.
One UI 7 could bring new battery indicator to Samsung Galaxy
July 2024 is going on and Samsung is regularly making the latest security patch available for more Galaxy devices. At the moment, the company is rolling out the July 2024 security update for Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S21 FE, and Galaxy A54 smartphones in Brazil.
In Brazil, the Galaxy S23 FE smartphone is getting the latest security update with version S711BXXS4CXF8 and an installation package size of 264MB. This update is already rolled out for users in India.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphones can verify the July 2024 security update through PDA version G990EXXSAFXG3. They have to download a 276MB package to install the update. The update is live in India, Europe, and the US.
Talking about Galaxy A54, the update is already available in the US and Korea. Now, the company is making it available in Brazil with One UI build version A546EXXS9CXG3 and an installation package size of 281MB.
The update enhances security and security by fixing over 55 issues. It includes fixes from Google for critical vulnerabilities in Android, ensuring that Galaxy devices are more secure against potential threats.
Samsung has also addressed a bunch of vulnerabilities mainly related to One UI Home, System UI, and Secure Folder, further improving device security. Beyond security, the update brings improvements in system stability, fixes bugs, and introduces enhanced features for better usability.
To install the July 2024 security update, users of Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S21 FE, and Galaxy A54 in Brazil can simply go to the Settings app, select Software Update, and choose ‘Download and Install’. This ensures that Galaxy owners can get an advantage from the latest improvements and security patches.
New Samsung Galaxy devices' updates in Brazil ##Samsung #Galaxy #OneUI pic.twitter.com/hb5XnEJ0fI
— Samsung Software Updates (@SamsungSWUpdate) July 26, 2024
Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra users are getting the July 2024 security update in India. This update has already been rolled out in Brazil, Europe, South Korea, Australia, and the US.
July 2024 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S24 series in India can be identified through One UI build versions mentioned below.
- S921BXXS3AXFC – Galaxy S24
- S926BXXS3AXFC – Galaxy S24 Plus
- S928BXXS3AXFC – Galaxy S24 Ultra
The installation package size of this update is around 530MB. This update enhances the security and stability of the Galaxy S24 smartphone by fixing a bunch of issues. These issues are mainly related to One UI Home, System UI, and Secure Folder, further improving device security.
Notably, the patch fixes 4 critical and 21 high-level vulnerabilities in Android and 33 SVEs from Samsung. In addition, the update improves some functions and enhances performance.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra July 2024 security update – India #Samsung #GalaxyS24 pic.twitter.com/3wwEqFIhQM
— Samsung Software Updates (@SamsungSWUpdate) July 25, 2024
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 Galaxy S24 Plus running One UI 7
Earlier this month, Samsung Galaxy S24+ was spotted on the GeekBench platform running Android 15 with One UI 7. It achieved a single-core score of 2114 and a multi-core score of 6616, indicating the development of next-level capabilities.