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How to update Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 software | November 2022 patch – US and Europe
On August 10, Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable phones, and here, we are talking about a basic tip on how to update the software on your phone. Nowadays, Firmware over the air (commonly known as FOTA) became the most popular and easiest way to upgrade software on smartphones.
You can easily download and install a new software version on your phone, tablet, or smartwatch through FOTA. Firmware upgrade over the air is easy and the most convenient way of upgrading mobile devices as you can do it in the comfort of your home by just maintaining constant internet connectivity.
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Here’s how to update Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Flip 4
First of all, open the lock of your phone and Swipe up on the home screen to expand the Apps screen where are your phone’s apps are located. From here, just tap the Settings (gear icon), where, you can access all the settings of your phone’s functions and features.
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Once done, scroll down in the phone’s Settings menu and you should see a Software update tab, tap it. A new Download and install button will appear alongside options to Auto download over Wi-Fi and information about last update, finally, tap the Download and install.
Benefits of new software updates
- Samsung brings new functionalities of the latest software version.
- New FOTA will remove the bugs from your Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Flip 4.
- Samsung uses firmware updates to add new features.
Talking specifically about firmware, it refers to the applications and operating system that control how a Samsung smartphone operates. Instead of software, it’s called firmware in order to highlight that it is very closely tied to the particular hardware components of a device.
Galaxy Z Fold 4 & Flip 4 Software Updates Support
Both the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 are officially confirmed for at least four generations of Android OS upgrades and up to five years of security patches. It ensures regular security patches until August 2027 and major upgrades are as follows:
- Android 13-based One UI 5.0
- Android 14-based One UI 6.0 [Tentative name]
- Android 15-based One UI 7.0
- Android 16-based One UI 8.0
First software update
On August 23, 2022, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 devices received their first firmware update with a new security patch dated July 2022. Instead of Samsung, a major network operator – Verizon released the July 2022 security patch for new foldable in the US.
Galaxy Z Fold 4 & Flip 4 Updates Tracker
[Nov. 8] India:
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is getting November 2022 update in the US (F936U1UES1AVJ1) and Europe (F936BXXS1AVJE). The new update enhances the system security by installing the latest Android patch.
[Sep. 2] India:
- Samsung released the first software update for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 foldable smartphone users in India. Possibly, the update might be rolling out for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 devices as well. Instead of new patch, the update brings regular improvements alongside July 2022 security patch.
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G smartphone has started receiving the latest October 2024 security update, which installs the fresh Android patch to boost security and stability. The update arrives with a One UI build version A546BXXSACXI3.
October 2024 security update is rolling out with some important fixes from Google and Samsung. Google has patched 2 critical and 28 high-level issues, 1 was already resolved and 2 don’t apply to Galaxy devices.
On Samsung’s end, there are 12 fixes for vulnerabilities in system services and Knox. In addition, Samsung Semiconductor also added a fix to improve performance. Overall, the update enhances the security of the device for better protection.
Users of Samsung Galaxy A54 smartphones are getting an October 2024 security update in Europe and the company will soon make it available in other countries. The installation package size of this update is around 277MB.
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.
Talking about One UI 7, the Samsung Galaxy A54 smartphone is eligible. Back in August 2024, this smartphone was spotted running Android 15-based One UI 7 on Geekbench. It scored 978 in single-core and 3044 in multi-core scores. Notably, the next One UI 7 update will be debuted with the Galaxy S25 series while the beta program will open for developers at the end of this year.
Samsung’s One UI 7 Beta will open doors for Galaxy device users too
Samsung has released a new update for the Gallery app, now available on the Galaxy Store with version 15.5.01.5. The update brings improvements to the app’s performance along with some fixes for issues users experienced in the previous version.
After updating to One UI 6.1.1, many Samsung users were facing issues with the Gallery album feature. When users tried to open specific photos in the Gallery app, the album would disappear and their photos would not be visible. Instead of the photos appearing, the album itself disappeared
Samsung acknowledged the issue and promised to fix it in a future update. Now, with the release of this new Gallery app update, it is expected that the album visibility problem will be resolved.
While the update’s changelog does not provide specific details about which bugs have been fixed, it is widely expected that the disappearing album bug will be addressed.
Samaung Gallery New update available – 15.5.01.5 pic.twitter.com/GKwdTS0i5l
— Samsung One UI Software Updates #OneUI7 #OneUI (@SamSWUpdate) October 14, 2024
If you’re using a Samsung device, it’s recommended to update the Gallery app through the Galaxy Store to make sure you’re running the latest version. Once updated, check your albums to see if the issue has been resolved and everything is visible as expected.
Moreover, the update also enhances some functions to provide a smoother experience. To install the Samsung Gallery 15.5.01.5 update, you just need to visit Galaxy Store >> Tap on Menu option >> Click on Updates. If the update is available, install it now. Also, you can sideload the update directly from the third-party app link mentioned here.
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Samsung has pushed the October 2024 security update for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphones. This update is already out for users of the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24 series.
October 2024 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series is currently available for users in Europe. The company plans to expand the update to more regions soon.
Users of Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra are getting the fresh update with One UI build version S901BXXSCEXI4, S906BXXSCEXI4, and S908BXXSCEXI4 respectively.
This latest update enhances system security and stability, ultimately improving overall app performance. It addresses several issues that users experienced with the previous version to ensure a smoother and more reliable device experience.
The October 2024 security patch resolves over 40 vulnerabilities, including 2 critical and 28 high-level Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) identified by Google. Additionally, Samsung has addressed 12 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items, focusing on issues related to system services, Knox services, and other critical things.
To check for the update, users can follow the given steps:
- Open the Settings app on their device.
- Navigate to Software Updates in the menu.
- Tap on Download and Install to begin the update process.
If the update is available for their device, users can proceed with the installation to ensure that they have the latest security enhancements and improvements.
Users are advised to stay updated to benefit from these important fixes and enhancements. As the update becomes available in more countries, users should keep an eye out for notifications about the update or regularly check for new updates manually.
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