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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE grabbing second December 2022 security update in India [U]
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE devices in India are getting the second December 2022 Android security patch update instead of receiving the latest January 2023 security patch. This firmware upgrades so many One UI apps to their latest versions.
- Software version: G990EXXU3DVL1
Initial story on January 2 …
Samsung has started delivering the December 2022 Android security patch update for Galaxy S21 FE 5G smartphone customers in India. This update slightly improves the device performance, fixes issues, as well as upgrades various One UI stock apps to maintain the users’ experience.
As per the information, the Galaxy S21 FE December 2022 update upgrades a total of 11 system applications to boost the overall device functionality. Although the new changes in these applications are not mentioned in the changelog, they might be related to app stability.
For your information, the list of upgraded applications includes Samsung Notes Add-ons, Galaxy Wearable, Samsung Kids, Samsung Notes, Samsung Internet, SmartThings, Samsung Members, Samsung Pay, Calculator, Smart Switch, and Voice Recorder.
In addition to these, the update also fixes 80 privacy and security-related issues and vulnerabilities, which are 5 critical, 60 high, and 2 moderate levels of CVEs from Google’s Android OS and 13 Galaxy-specific vulnerabilities that were affecting various One UI apps and services.
Besides these, there is nothing major that the update changelog noted. However, you might notice some other improvements for One UI 5.0 features and fixes for its issues.
Samsung is releasing the Galaxy S21 FE December 2022 patch with One UI build version G990EXXU3DVL1 in India. And, if you haven’t received the update notification yet, you can check it manually through the Settings and Software update section.
Samsung has pushed the December 2023 security update for unlocked models of Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphones in the US. The update is already rolled out for locked models in the US.
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.
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December 2023 security update for unlocked Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra models can be identified through One UI build versions S911U1UES2BWKA, S916U1UES2BWKA, and S918U1UES2BWKA respectively. The installation package size of this update is 421.40MB
December 2023 Security Patch Details
The newest security patch fixes over 60 vulnerabilities mainly related to buffer overflow, AR Emoji, KnoxCustom Service, bootloader, SmartManager, Knox Guard, and Contacts. Check the full details here.
Users can check for the update manually by going to Settings > Software update > Download and install.
Samsung is rolling out a new update with a November 2023 security patch for Galaxy A14 5G and Galaxy Tab A7 Lite devices on the Verizon network carrier in the US. The fresh update brings system security improvements, stability optimization, functional enhancement, and bug fixes to offer a better performance.
November 2023 security update includes patches from Google and Samsung. It update addresses 48 CVEs related to the Android operating system, 15 SVEs related to One UI software, and 2 CVEs related to Samsung.
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- Galaxy A14 5G – A146USQS5BWK1
- Galaxy Tab A7 Lite – T227USQS8CWK7
How to Update:
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.
Starting with the Galaxy S23 series, Samsung initiated its December 2023 One UI updates rollout. The company dropped patch details and a new update roadmap for Galaxy devices in the first week. Throughout the month, Samsung will release various new One UI updates.
December 2023 One UI update for Samsung devices contains a total of 75 fixes for known security vulnerabilities. It includes 54 CVEs related to the Android operating system from Google and the rest for the One UI software system from the manufacturer itself.
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In particular, Samsung Semiconductor (for Exynos-related issues) offered four security fixes, while the software division fixed 16 security flaws with the December patch. Of the 54 fixes offered by Google, 7 are deemed critical, while 43 fixes are marked as high priority.
On the other hand, 9 are marked as high priority of the 16 fixes from Samsung, while 6 are of moderate priority. One UI fixes include Knox, memory and integer overflow, AR Emoji, bootloader, Smart Clip, and the Contacts app. You can read more about them here.
Samsung One UI December 2023 Updates List
06/12/2023
- The Galaxy S23 series begins getting the latest patches in the United States.
