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Samsung firmware brought a disaster for Galaxy devices in Australia
Software updates do not every time bring novelties for mobile devices! A ridiculous firmware update destroyed thousands of Galaxy smartphones’ data in Australia and Samsung is currently investigating it. And, consumers have no other option than a factory reset to get access back.
According to DailyMail report, a recent Samsung firmware update broke thousands of Galaxy devices in Australia. Users of affected devices lost access from the time when they clicked the Restart now button to install the latest firmware update.
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The company has reportedly recommended consumers avoid installing the new firmware update, and started to investigate the reason behind this critical damage. Since users can access the phone only after a factory reset, they have naturally lost all the photos, contacts and documents stored in storage.
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As of now, there’s no authentic information regarding the affected models or any other kind of identity. Meanwhile, the company reportedly stated that the buggy firmware affected only South Australian units. In case your device also got damaged post-firmware installation, do visit nearest Samsung service center.
“Samsung has received reports from customers of an issue when updating their phones,” the company said in a statement.
“At this time, these reports are from customers based in South Australia only. We are continuing to investigate this matter.”
Samsung, so far, managed to impressively deploy the Android 13 update without any kind of major harm on Galaxy devices. However, it seems like a technical error or something else, that to be investigated, but not a good thing for Samsung as the Galaxy S23 series is likely to go official next month.
Samsung announces free firmware issue repair and refund in Australia
Samsung has pushed a new update for the Galaxy A15 smartphone, which brings a September 2024 security patch. The update improves system security and stability to enhance the overall performance.
September 2024 security update for Galaxy A15 is currently rolling out in Asian countries and the company will soon make it available in more countries. Users can verify the latest update through One UI build version A155FXXS4BXI3.
The fresh update is expected to resolve video playback issues experienced in previous software. Galaxy A15 users have reported encountering a black screen with sound but no visuals. Additionally, error messages frequently appear, indicating “An unknown error has occurred” or that the video codec is not supported.
Notably, the September 2024 security patch addresses 1 critical issue and 43 high-level ones for Google. One of these issues was already fixed in earlier updates, and another one doesn’t impact Galaxy devices. Also, Samsung is adding 23 of its fixes to improve security in My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex.
The installation package size of this update is around 270MB. You can install the latest update through your device’s Settings >> Software Update >> Download and Install. If any update is available, you can follow the on-screen instructions to install the update on your Galaxy smartphone
Samsung confirms update to fix Galaxy A15/A24 video playback issues
Samsung is now rolling out One UI 6.1.1 update for Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphones in Korea. Users of these devices are already enjoying features in India, Europe, and the US.
One UI 6.1.1 update brings exciting new features and improvements over the previous version. You can now get helpful wellness tips in Samsung Health, track your sleep in detail, and create custom workout routines.
Moreover, this update also boosts productivity with new suggestions for Smart Select, makes file management easier, and improves multi-window support. You can easily clip photos and create a profile card for your calls.
You can now enjoy quicker video controls, tap-to-answer for calls, and regular weather updates. There’s also a new Auto Blocker for better security, and the Assistant menu is easier to access.
Aside from the new features, the update also includes a September 2024 security patch that fixes over 65 vulnerabilities from Google and Samsung. This latest patch makes your device more secure and reliable.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphones in Korea can verify the One UI 6.1.1 update in Korea via the PDA version F711NKSU5JXH9 and F926NKSU5JXH9 respectively.
To install the latest update, you just need to visit Settings >> Software Updates >> Download and Install.
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Samsung has kicked off the One UI 6.1.1 update for Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphones in Brazil. This update is already rolled out for users in Korea, India, Europe, and the US.
One UI 6.1.1 update for the Galaxy S22 series in Brazil can be verified through the One UI build version mentioned below.
- Galaxy S22 – S901EXXUAEXH7
- Galaxy S22 Plus – S906EXXUAEXH7
- Galaxy S22 Ultra – S908EXXUAEXH7
The major One UI update adds new features to improve your smartphone experience. It installs the September 2024 security patch to improve the system’s security and stability.
One UI 6.1.1 introduces Galaxy AI’s Sketch Conversion, which turns simple drawings into artwork in apps like Samsung Notes. It also enhances photos with AI-generated style portraits and adds text auto-completion to the Samsung Keyboard for easier typing.
You can now translate calls in real-time on apps like Google Meet and WhatsApp, and translate text in images with Samsung Internet. Listening Mode helps translate languages during lectures. The update lets you record voice and convert it to text, manage PDFs better, and set wallpapers that change with the weather and time.
Users are advised to install the update promptly to benefit from the improved and new features. 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 software.
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