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Verizon releases December 2022 security update for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 in the US
Samsung has started delivering the December 2022 Android security patch update for its 2021’s foldable phones, Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 in the US. The update is currently released for Verizon-locked customers in the United States and should soon expand to other users.
As per the information, the company is releasing this update with performance improvements for the Fold 3 and Flip 3 devices. It also optimizes the system’s security and stability in order to protect your device from unwanted errors and deliver seamless functionality throughout One UI apps and services.
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On the other flip, Samsung’s December 2022 patch details also mention fixes for 80 issues and vulnerabilities which were significantly harming the system’s security and its user’s privacy. These include 5 critical, 60 high, and 2 moderate levels of CVEs from Google’s Android OS and 13 SVEs from Samsung’s One UI software.
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Besides these, there is nothing that the official changelog reveals. Earlier these phones got access to Android 13-based One 5.0 software which installed a handful of new features to them.
In the meantime, Samsung has also started testing the upcoming One UI 5.1 software on some Galaxy devices internally. It means, more advanced features, improvements, and customization abilities are coming soon to the device.
In any case, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 phones at Verizon US are getting the December 2022 update with the One UI build version F711USQU3EVL9 and F926USQU2EVL9 respectively. You can now get access to it through the Settings and Software update section.
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.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra users are getting a July 2024 security update in Canada. This update is already rolled out for users in Europe and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
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.
July 2024 update fixes over 55 issues including 4 critical and 21 high-level vulnerabilities in Android, contributing 33 SVEs related to components like One UI Home, System UI, Secure Folder, and more, further enhancing device security.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra in Canada can verify the July 2024 security update through the One UI build version ending with BXCG. The installation package size of this update is around 358.38MB.
You can check the update by navigating 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.
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