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Samsung expands January 2023 security update to Galaxy S22 Exynos models
Samsung has begun delivering the January 2023 Android security patch update for the Exynos version of Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphones. This update is rolling out in the United Kingdom at the moment and will soon expand to more countries.
As per the information, the latest update slightly enhances the performance of the Galaxy S22 phones by optimizing their stability. With this enhancement, the company ensures that you won’t face any irritating errors like app crashing, lagging, or freezing.
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At the same time, Samsung’s support page also mentions fixes for more than five dozen issues and vulnerabilities that were affecting the phone’s security and its users’ privacy. These include 52 CVE items from Google’s Android OS and 20 SVE items from Samsung’s One UI software.
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Besides these, there is nothing that the official changelog mentions. However, another big update – One UI 5.1 is coming soon for the Galaxy S22 phones. It’s worth mentioning that the company has already started internal testing of the new software on these devices.
In any case, you can identify the January 2023 security update for your Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra phones through the build version S901BXXS2BWA2, S906BXXS2BWA2, and S908BXXS2BWA2, respectively.
Meanwhile, to get access to it, simply navigate to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install.
Galaxy S22 January 2023 update for Exynos models [Europe] #Samsung #GalaxyS22 #GalaxyS22Ultra pic.twitter.com/MKMwY5WJdi
— Samsung One UI Software Updates (@SamSWUpdate) January 12, 2023
Verizon has pushed the October 2024 security update for 10 Samsung flagships in the US. These devices are Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and Galaxy Z Fold 6.
The fresh update improves the system’s security and stability by installing the latest Android security patch. It fixes several issue to provide a better user experience and enhanced performance.
October 2024 security update for these 10 Samsung smartphones on the US’s Verizon network carrier can be identified through the One UI build given below.
Latest Firmware
- Galaxy S24 – S921USQS3AXI1
- Galaxy S24 Plus – S926USQS3AXI1
- Galaxy S24 Ultra – S928USQS3AXI1
- Galaxy S23 – S911USQS4CXI4
- Galaxy S23 Plus – S916USQS4CXI4
- Galaxy S23 Ultra – S918USQS4CXI4
- Galaxy Z Flip 5 – F731USQS4DXI9
- Galaxy Z Flip 6 – F741USQS1AXIB
- Galaxy Z Fold 5 – F946USQS4DXI9
- Galaxy Z Fold 6 – F956USQS1AXIB
October 2024 Security Patch
October 2024 security patch brings important fixes from both Google and Samsung, targeting vulnerabilities in the Android operating system and Samsung’s software. Google addresses 2 critical and 28 high-level issues, with 1 previously resolved and 2 not affecting Galaxy devices.
Meanwhile, Samsung fixes 12 specific vulnerabilities related to system services and Knox security. Additionally, Samsung Semiconductor has enhanced performance with a fix for 1 high-level issue.
One UI 7
At SDC24, Samsung announced the release of the stable One UI 7 update with the Galaxy S25 series in January 2025, while developers will be able to enjoy its features through the Beta Program at the end of this year. The following 10 flagship devices are eligible for the One UI 7 update and will receive it as soon as Samsung makes it available.
How to install the latest patch:
Users of the above-mentioned flagships on Verizon US are advised to install the October 2024 update promptly to benefit from the improved security measures. For those who have not received an update notification, the update can be manually checked and installed.
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.
US Galaxy S24 FE models getting October 2024 security update
Samsung is expanding the October 2024 security update for the Galaxy S23 series in Europe and India. This update improves the overall performance of the device by fixing several issues.
Users of Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra can verify the update via One UI builds S911BXXS6CXI4, S916BXXS6CXI4, and S918BXXS6CXI4 respectively.
October 14:
Samsung has begun releasing the October 2024 security update for Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphones. The update is rolling out in the US and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series are getting the October 2024 security update in the US through One UI builds given below.
- Galaxy S23 – S911USQS4CXI4
- Galaxy S23 Plus – S916USQS4CXI4
- Galaxy S23 Ultra – S918USQS4CXI4
The fresh update brings fixes for some issues that users encountered in previous versions to make your Galaxy S23 more stable and secure. The installation package size of this update is around 400MB.
October 2024 security update brings important fixes from both Google and Samsung, addressing vulnerabilities in the Android operating system and Samsung’s software. Google fixes 2 critical and 28 high-level issues, with 1 previously resolved and 2 not affecting Galaxy devices.
On the other side, Samsung resolves 12 specific vulnerabilities related to system services and Knox security. Additionally, Samsung Semiconductor has enhanced performance with a fix for 1 high-level issue.
The update is currently available for locked models and the company will expand it soon to unlocked ones. It is a gradual rollout so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
To check the update, you just need to navigate 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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We are in mid-October 2024 and Samsung has pushed a new update for Galaxy A35 5G smartphone users. The update installs the Android security patch released in September 2024 to improve system security and stability.
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.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy A35 smartphone can verify the new update released in October 2024 through the One UI build version A356BXXS3AXI3. The update is currently rolling out in Europe and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
Notably, the September 2024 security patch addresses 1 critical and 43 high levels of CVEs for the Android operating system. Also, Samsung offers 23 SVE items related to My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, Dex, and more. Beyond security enhancements, the update delivers performance improvements and stability-boosting fixes.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy A35 smartphone can easily check and install the update via a few easy steps. Navigate to Settings >> Open the Software Update section from the menu >> Click on the Download and Install option to initiate the update process. If the update is available, proceed to install it.
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