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Samsung Galaxy S21 gets fresh firmware, but it’s not One UI 5.1
Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones have started getting their fresh firmware update, but users still need to wait a bit longer to get access to the new One UI 5.1 software. The current update for Galaxy S21 is again installing the January 2023 security patch, but with further improvements.
Recently, we have come to know that Samsung has fixed the battery drain issue and significantly improved the battery life of Galaxy S22 series phones with the latest January 2023 Android security patch. We can expect the same from the current Galaxy S21 software update.
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The second January 2023 software update for Galaxy S21 might have aimed to optimize the battery life before the big update coming next month so that customers can fully take advantage of the new One UI 5.1 software with long-lasting battery life.
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Aside from these, the official changelog for this update only mentions minor security enhancements that further ensure that your files and data are saved safely on your phone. At the same time, the update also improves system stability to protect your phone from annoying errors like app crashing, lagging, freezing, low loading, etc.
Furthermore, you can identify the fresh Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra firmware through the One UI build version G991BXXS5DWA4, G996BXXS5DWA4, and G998BXXS5DWA4, serially. It is currently rolling out in Germany, Europe, however, it might also reach other countries in the coming time.
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One UI 5.1 underway for Galaxy S21:
Samsung already started testing the One UI 5.1 software for Galaxy S21 phones so when users install it on their phones, they won’t face any major issues. We are continuously detecting One UI 5.1 test builds of Galaxy S21 phones on the CheckFirm app, which suggests that the company is trying its best to maintain the stability of the software.
It’s worth mentioning that Samsung will introduce the One UI 5.1 software alongside the Galaxy S23 series on February 1. After this, the older flagship phones will start getting this update and Galaxy S21 is expected to catch it in February itself.
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.
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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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Samsung Galaxy A54 5G smartphone has started receiving the latest October 2024 security update, which installs the fresh Android patch to boost security and stability. The update arrives with a One UI build version A546BXXSACXI3.
October 2024 security update is rolling out with some important fixes from Google and Samsung. Google has patched 2 critical and 28 high-level issues, 1 was already resolved and 2 don’t apply to Galaxy devices.
On Samsung’s end, there are 12 fixes for vulnerabilities in system services and Knox. In addition, Samsung Semiconductor also added a fix to improve performance. Overall, the update enhances the security of the device for better protection.
Users of Samsung Galaxy A54 smartphones are getting an October 2024 security update in Europe and the company will soon make it available in other countries. The installation package size of this update is around 277MB.
If you have received the notification of the update then install it now to get a bug-free experience. You can also check the update by visiting the Settings app on your smartphone and opening the Software Update section.
Now, click on the Download and install option. If any update is available, you can follow the on-screen instructions to install the update on your Galaxy smartphone.
Talking about One UI 7, the Samsung Galaxy A54 smartphone is eligible. Back in August 2024, this smartphone was spotted running Android 15-based One UI 7 on Geekbench. It scored 978 in single-core and 3044 in multi-core scores. Notably, the next One UI 7 update will be debuted with the Galaxy S25 series while the beta program will open for developers at the end of this year.
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