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[5G too] Samsung releases January 2023 security update for Galaxy S10
Samsung is now rolling out the January 2023 security update for Galaxy S10 5G smartphone in Australia, Austria, France, Italy, Nordic countries, Romania, and the UK. Identified via One UI build version G977BXXSDHWA3, the latest update improves the security, stability, and performance of the devices.
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January 13, 2023
Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e smartphone users have started collecting the fresh January 2023 Android security patch update. The update is initially dispatching in Europe with customers in Switzerland first getting access to it.
It’s worth meeting that Samsung has officially ended the major software update support for these Galaxy S10 phones. However, the company is regularly delivering new security patches for the devices in order to maintain the user experience.
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The latest January 2023 update comes with fixes for a handful of issues and vulnerabilities found in Google’s Android operating system and Samsung’s One UI software. These include 52 CVEs and 20 SVEs, which were majorly affecting the phone’s security and its users’ privacy.
Aside from these, the current minor software update also focuses on enhancing the system’s stability to reduce errors like crashing, lagging, or freezing. Aside from these, you might also notice some performance improvements after installing this update.
Furthermore, as mentioned earlier, Samsung has released the January 2023 update for Galaxy S10 users living in Europe. However, the company should not take much time to expand it in other regions.
You can identify this update for your S10 through One UI build version G973FXXSGHWA3 while the same update for S10e and S10+ devices can be identified via G970FXXSGHWA3 and G975FXXSGHWA3 versions, respectively.
Galaxy S23 will be a worthy upgrade:
Samsung has officially announced to launch the new Galaxy S23 phones on February 1. So, if you got bored with your current S10 phone, we suggest you switch to the Galaxy S23. It’s worth mentioning that the company has also started reserving S23 phones and giving credit of $50 to the customers. For more information, read this story.
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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October 2024 started with the SDC24 event, where Samsung shared important updates about its software and products. One of the big announcements was the upcoming One UI 7 Beta update for developers, which will be released at the end of this year. While this is a change from last year, some users get disappointed by the timeline. However, Samsung never forgets to release its monthly update on time.
On the 5th day of this month, Samsung began releasing the October 2024 security patch for Galaxy devices to enhance security and stability. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, launched in late September 2024, is the first smartphone to receive the October 2024 security update. Several more Galaxy devices will get this update in the coming days.
October 2024 security update fixes several vulnerabilities and boosts the overall security of the devices. Samsung will soon release the details and updated devices list on the scope page.
Below you can check a list of Galaxy devices that have received the October 2024 security update.
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Samsung One UI October 2024 Updates List
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- Samsung brings October 2024 security update to Galaxy A55 5G
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- Samsung Galaxy A13 secures October 2024 update ahead of many flagships
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5 receiving October 2024 security update
- Samsung rolls out October 2024 update to Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6
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- Samsung Galaxy S24 grabs ‘crucial’ October 2024 update in the US
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- Samsung drops October 2024 security update, Galaxy S24 FE takes the lead.
*More devices will be added to this list as Samsung releases the update for them.
If you have a Samsung device from the list above and haven’t updated it yet, go ahead and do it now. If your device isn’t on the list, you can manually check for updates by going to Settings >> Software Update >> Download and Install. You can share software updates screenshots and details by tagging our social media accounts.
Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra users are getting an October 2024 security update in Canada. This update improves system security and stability to enhance the overall performance.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series in Canada can verify the October 2024 security update via the One UI builds given below.
- S921WVLS3AXI1 – Galaxy S24
- S926WVLS3AXI1 – Galaxy S24 Plus
- S928WVLS3AXI1 – Galaxy S24 Ultra
The latest security patch includes critical updates from both Google and Samsung. Notably, Google’s patch resolves 2 critical vulnerabilities and 28 high-level issues, although one was previously addressed, and two do not apply to Galaxy devices.
On the other side, 12 Samsung vulnerabilities have been fixed which are related to system services and Knox to ensure a more secure user experience. Additionally, Samsung Semiconductor has also added a fix to boost performance.
The installation package size of this update is around 440MB. If you have received the notification of the update then install it now to get a bug-free experience. Also, you can check the update manually.
To manually check for updates, users can navigate to their phone’s Settings, scroll to the Software Update section, and select the “Download and Install” option if a new OTA is available
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