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Samsung Galaxy A31 gets October 2022 security patch with some One UI app upgrades
Galaxy A31 is the latest Samsung smartphone to receive the October 2022 Android security patch alongside a new software update. This update enhances your phone’s performance as well as upgrades some stock One UI applications.
According to the information, the applications that are getting an update include Samsung Internet, Samsung Members, Calculator, and more. However, what changes these apps are bringing to your Galaxy phone is not mentioned in the changelog. It might be related to their stability and some functionality improvements.
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In addition to these, Samsung’s official support page notes fixes for a bunch of privacy and security-related issues and vulnerabilities to provide users with the best possible user experience. These fixes contain 31 CVE and 18 SVE items from Google and Samsung.
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Aside from these, improving the security and stability of the system is another aspect that the October 2022 patch focuses on. This helps in protecting your phone from bugs and viruses and prove users with uninterrupted functionality.
It’s worth mentioning that Samsung is releasing the Galaxy A31 October 2022 update with the One UI build version A315GDXU1DVJ2. It’s rolling out in Brazil at this moment however, expected to reach more users in the coming days or weeks.
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Furthermore, Samsung is currently working on an Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update and if you are expecting this update for your Galaxy A31, let me tell you that the device is not eligible for it. Recently, the company released the One UI 5.0 update rollout plan for all Galaxy smartphones and tablets and it nowhere mentions the Galaxy A31.
In any case, you can check out the latest software update on your Galaxy smartphone through the Setting page. Once you enter, visit the Software updates section and tap on the Download and install options, the available update will appear on the screen.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro smartphone users are receiving a new update that installs the latest Android security patch released in July 2024 to improve system security and stability. The update is rolling out for unlocked models in the US.
July 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro arrives with One UI build version G736U1UES7EXF3. It is a gradual rollout so the update may take to reach all models. The company will soon expand it to more countries.
The fresh Android security patch fixes over 55 issues mainly related to One UI Home, One UI Home, System UI, and Secure Folder. 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. 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.
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One UI 7 is the next iteration of Samsung’s custom skin based on Android 15. This version will bring major changes and features over current One UI. The company is going to unveil One UI 7 in October at SDC.
Meanwhile, the Korean tech giant is planning to release One UI 7 Beta update to Galaxy devices soon, maybe in late July 2024 or early August 2024. This beta program will allow you to enjoy new features ahead of its official release. Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro smartphone is also eligible for the One UI 7 update.
Samsung has pushed a new update with a July 2024 security security update for the Galaxy Tab S8 Plus in the US. The update is available for locked variants on the Verizon network carrier.
July 2024 security patch fixes 33 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) related to components like One UI Home, System UI, Secure Folder, and more, further enhancing device security. Also, Google addresses 4 critical and 21 high-level vulnerabilities in Android.
Moreover, the update optimizes system stability to offer you uninterrupted and seamless functionality on your device. It is a regular update so it does not contain any new features or changes.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus can identify the July 2024 security update through One UI build version X818USQS4BXG5 in the US. The installation package size of this update is around 350MB.
It is an initial rollout so it may take hours or days to reach all models. Samsung advised you to install the update if you have received it on your Galaxy device to enjoy enhanced features.
To install the update on your Galaxy Tab S8 Plus, you just need to navigate toward your Galaxy Settings. Once done, visit the Software update tab and hit the Download and Install button. Let your device connect to the OTA server and allow it to download the new firmware, if there’s any.
Before you download the update, make sure to connect your device to a Wi-Fi network, or make sure it has a strong Verizon wireless network connection. In addition, ensure your battery is fully charged before starting the software update.
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Verizon is releasing the July 2024 update for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE users in the US. The update is rolling out for locked models and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
July 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE arrives on Verizon US with the One UI build version mentioned below.
- Galaxy S21 FE – G990USQSCGXF3
- Galaxy S21 FE 2022 – G990U2SQSAGXF3
The fresh update protects Galaxy devices against security threats by integrating Android and Samsung’s latest security patches. Additionally, it includes several bug fixes aimed at providing a more reliable and efficient user experience.
The latest patch addresses over 55 issues primarily related to One UI Home, System UI, Secure Folder, and more, further enhancing device security. Users of these devices can install the update to enjoy these enhanced features.
July 2024 security update is already out for Galaxy S21 FE smartphones in India, Brazil, and the US. The company is regularly working to make it available for all models.
To install the update, open the smartphone’s Settings, select ‘Software Update’, and then ‘Download and install’. Following these steps will ensure that your Galaxy smartphone is up-to-date with the latest security protections.
Several Galaxy S21 FE users are facing the green line display issue. Don’t worry as Samsung is offering a free display replacement for affected Galaxy S21 FE models purchased within the last three years. This offer is valid for devices experiencing the green line issue until September 30, 2024.