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Samsung November 2022 update still bricking some Galaxy Watch 4 units
Last month, Samsung released the GVI3 firmware update for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic smartwatches. Post-installation, some users reported that their smartwatch is not turning on after getting turned off due to battery discharge.
Seeing the reports, Samsung halted the GVI3 update rollout and promised to release a new build with fixes for the issue. As promised, the company started to push November 2022 GVK4 software update for the Galaxy Watch 4 series, which brings fixes for the not turning on issue.
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The Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic’s new firmware update bears build version GVK4 and November 2022 security patch. The changelog of this OTA mentions “power operation-related stabilization code” has been applied in this update.
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Meanwhile, it looks like the latest firmware also lacks reliability, as reported by some users. While the November update appears to be fixing the Galaxy Watch 4’s bricking issue, some users still report that their smartwatch got bricked after installing the new GVK4 update.
Here is the November update changelog:
- Improved system stability and reliability
- A power operation-related stabilization code has been applied.
- As errors may occur during the update, please back up any important data before proceeding.
- How to back up : Galaxy Wearable – Watch settings – Account and backup – Back up data
As spotted by 9to5Google, “one user notes that their device restarted a few times, appearing to be boot looping, during installation, but did eventually load into the OS.” However, users are even discussing that the model manufactured around August 2021 is affected more than those released in later months.
This month, Samsung will release a big firmware update for the Galaxy S23 smartphones. The rollout could begin any day as June 2023 has started, while we got the official update release date for Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S22 series in Canada.
According to Fido, Samsung Galaxy S23 and S22 series smartphone users will receive the June 2023 software update on the 20th in Canada. The carrier confirmed that the update will bring the latest security patches, while, there are rumors of additional camera improvements.
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Samsung yesterday revealed the June 2023 Android and One UI security bulletin. As part of its monthly security maintenance release, the company will deliver fixes for 3 critical, 47 high-level of CVEs, and 3 additional Samsung Vulnerability Exposure items.
In addition, it’s expected that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will get a new 2x portrait camera mode, which uses a 50-megapixel resolution. The Korean tech giant has also said to fix the HDR vignetting problem, which can be seen in pictures captured in certain situations.
Before Canada, Samsung’s June 2023 firmware could start to rollout to the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S22 lineups in Europe, Asia, and North America continents. Nowadays, US carriers like Verizon and T-Mobile are deploying new Samsung updates faster than before.
Next month, Samsung would start the Android 14-based One UI 6 Beta program. Initially, the Galaxy S23 phones will be invited to experience the new OS and features. Later on, older flagships and select mid-rangers such as A54/A53 may be invited.
Last month, Samsung rolled out the May 2023 security patch for the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone in Brazil, the US, Europe, and several countries in Asia. Now, the company is expanding May 2023 update for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE in more countries.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphones phone is now receiving the May 2023 security update in the Middle East including South Arabia. The latest software update for Galaxy S21 FE comes with One UI firmware version G990EXXS6EWE3 and an updated package size of 232.99 megabytes.
May 2023 security patch mends more than 70 flaws including 4 critical, 48 high, and 3 moderate levels of common vulnerability exposures. It contains fixes related to Bootloader, App lock, Call Settings, and Telephony framework.
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If you have a Galaxy S21 FE smartphone and you live in South Arabia then, you can download the new update by navigating to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install option.
Aside from this, Samsung has already started releasing the latest June 2023 security patch for Galaxy devices. As of now, some smartphones including Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy A52s, Galaxy A52, and Galaxy A23 have received the latest Android patch. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is next in the line to receive it.
Samsung Galaxy A32 smartphone received May 2023 security patch in several markets. Now, we’re in June 2023 and Samsung is still sending a new update with May 2023 security update for Galaxy A32 but now is it available in Europe.
The latest update of Galaxy A32 brings improvements to the functions of Safety and Emergency. As per the changelog, the update enhances the Emergency SOS usability by making it always active and providing an option for turning on/off the Countdown function.
In addition to this, the company also updated the location confirmation accuracy function related to emergency rescue. It optimizes the stability of your smartphone to make it more secure.
May 2023 security update for Samsung Galaxy A32 smartphone comes with version One UI build version A325NKSU3DWE3 in Europe including Luxembourg. The update is based on One UI 5.1, so make sure to install this major version if you haven’t installed the update.
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To check the update, visit your Galaxy device’s System Settings, once done, scroll down and tap the Software update tab, followed by the Download and install button. If you have received the update on your device then install it now to get error free experience.
