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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Flip 4 One UI 5.0 Beta 3 fixes Cover screen errors, Camera crashing and more
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 smartphone users are getting One UI 5.0 Beta 3 update with fixes for lots of issues and errors. This update is released in India and South Korea at the present time and is expected to expand to other eligible countries in the coming days.
On the other hand, Samsung has already revealed the stable One UI 5.0 release schedule for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 smartphones. As per the roadmap, the devices will start getting the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update in Europe this month, while the wider rollout will happen until December 2022.
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Moving on, the latest beta update for the new foldable smartphones improves the Battery performance by reducing faster consumption. It further fixes the problem that forces close when setting the shortcuts on both sides while editing the lock screen.
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The issues that the Korean language is not entering when connecting the Bluetooth keyboard, the Status bar disappears, and Samsung Pay does not run as a gesture in a folding state have also been fixed with this update.
Lastly, the changelog notes that the company fixes the problem that causes the Camera app to force close and some Cover screen ratio and function errors. Besides these major changes, the update installs the latest November 2022 Android security patch for privacy enhancements.
Changelog:
Bugs that have been fixed
- Battery consumption fast
- Forced close when setting the shortcuts on both sides while editing the lock screen
- Korean is not entered when connecting BT keyboards
- Status bar disappear -Samsung Pay does not run as a gesture in a folding state
- Camera app forced close
- Cover screen ratio and function error
- Other minor bug fixes
The Korean company is rolling out the One UI 5.0 Beta 3 update for Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 devices with the One UI build version ending with ZVK1. If you’re already part of the beta program in these countries, you can download this version by heading to the Settings and Software updates section.
Samsung has pushed a new software update with a December 2024 security patch for Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphones. This update improves the system’s security and stability for a better user experience.
December 2024 security update for Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 arrives in Europe, Korea, and the US. Users can verify the update from the firmware version given below:
US
- Galaxy Z Flip 5 – F731USQS5DXKC
- Galaxy Z Fold 5 – F946USQS5DXKC
Europe
- Galaxy Z Flip 5 – F731BXXS4DXKC
- Galaxy Z Fold 5 – F946BXXS4DXKC
Korea
- Galaxy Z Flip 5 – F946NKSS4DXKF
- Galaxy Z Fold 5 – F731NKSS4DXKF
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.
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.
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.
Samsung has pushed a new update for the Galaxy S24 FE smartphone, which installs the latest Android security patch released in December 2024 to improve system security. This update is rolling out in Korea and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
December 2024 update for Samsung Galaxy S24 FE update arrives with One UI build version S721NKSS2AXK5 and an installation package size of around 300MB. The update is rolling out gradually so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
The fresh update is based on One UI 6.1.1 and Android 14. However, the update is eligible for the next major, One UI 7, update. Currently, Samsung is testing One UI 7 Beta on the Galaxy S24 series and will release a stable update with the next Galaxy S series next year.
Talking about the December 2024 security patch, this update fixes several issues around 45, to make the smartphone more secure and stable. Google fixes 6 critical vulnerabilities and 28 high-level ones. There is also 1 issue that was previously fixed in earlier updates and another that is not applicable to Samsung devices.
Samsung has also addressed 2 high-level vulnerabilities in its semiconductor products. Along with these fixes, Samsung has also provided 8 patches under its Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items. These focus on issues with the Theme Center, Galaxy Watch Bluetooth, SmartSwitch, and Dex Mode.
To install the update, you just need to follow a few easy steps. Open Settings, tap on Software Updates, and click on Download and Install.
December 2024 security update rolls out to Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition users are getting a fresh update with the December 2024 security patch in Korea. This update installs the latest Android security patch to improve system security and stability.
December 2024 security patch fixes over 45 vulnerabilities, including 6 critical and 28 high-level issues. It also resolves one issue previously addressed and another not relevant to Samsung devices.
In addition, Samsung has patched 2 high-level vulnerabilities in its semiconductor products and provided 8 SVE patches covering the Theme Center, Galaxy Watch Bluetooth, SmartSwitch, and Dex Mode to make the device more secure.
Samsung rolls out the December 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition via One UI build version F958NKSS2AXKC. Users will have to download around 400MB package to install the update.
The update is rolling out gradually so it may take some hours or days to reach all models. It is currently available in Korea and the company will soon expand it to more countries.
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.
Aside from this, Samsung has rolled out the beta version of One UI 7 for the Galaxy S24 series and announced to make the stable version available with the Galaxy S25 series launch. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is also eligible for the One UI 7.
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