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Samsung Galaxy M53 receives Maintenance mode, January 2023 patch for enhanced security
After installing a major Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update, Samsung Galaxy M53 smartphone users are now getting their first software update that further enhances the phone’s security and One UI 5.0 functions. As per the information, Samsung is releasing January 2023 security patch and Maintenance mode for the Galaxy M53 customers.
It’s worth mentioning that the fresh software update is currently live for M53 customers living in India. However, it is expected that the company will soon start rolling out the new feature and the most up-to-date security patch in other countries.
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As of now, you can identify the January 2023 security patch update for your Samsung Galaxy M53 through One UI build version M536BXXU2BWA2. In case, you haven’t received the update notification, you can now check if your phone has received it or not through the Software update section in Settings.
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— Samsung One UI Software Updates (@SamSWUpdate) January 27, 2023
What’s new:
The Galaxy M53 is getting a big 666MB update in India. It first installs the January 2023 Android security patch that addresses 72 privacy and security-related issues and vulnerabilities including 52 CVEs and 20 SVEs.
Next, it brings a new Maintenance mode feature to ensure your privacy when someone else is using your phone. Once you turn this feature on, it will automatically switch your phone to a new guest user account that doesn’t have access to your pictures, apps, and any of your files and data.
In addition to these, the company also upgrades a bunch of One UI apps to improve the overall device performance. However, what changes these apps are getting is not mentioned on the changelog, you will only get familiar with them once you install the latest Galaxy M53 update.
The list of applications includes Galaxy Wearable, Samsung Global Goals, Samsung Notes, Samsung Internet, Samsung Health, SmartThings, Samsung Members, Calculator, Smart Switch, and Voice Recorder.
Samsung is rolling out the November 2024 security update for the Galaxy Watch 7 in Europe, after Korea. This update is important as it’s the first security patch for the watch since it was released in July.
Before this, the Galaxy Watch 7 had been criticized for not getting updates on time, with some models still using security patches from months before the watch was even launched.
November 2024 security update is available for Galaxy Watch 7 Bluetooth models (SM-L300, SM-L310) in Europe with firmware version ending with XXU1AXK6. However, not all models are getting the update just yet.
The update is currently not available for the 4G versions of the Galaxy Watch 7 (SM-L305F, SM-L315F) or the Galaxy Watch Ultra (SM-L705F). Samsung is expected to release the update for these models soon.
The fresh update improves the watch’s stability and reliability. The most essential part is that it adds the latest security patch for November 2024 as it makes the device more secure.
Users will have to install a 245 MB software package to install the update. You can also check for the update manually by connecting the watch to your phone, opening the Wearable app then, going to the Watch 7 settings in the app and selecting Update watch software.
Samsung releases November 2024 security update for Galaxy Watch 7
Samsung has pushed the first update for the limited-release foldable phone, Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, which installs the November 2024 security patch. The fresh update is based on One UI 6.1.1 and Android 14.
The first update for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is rolling out in Korea and the company will soon make it available for all models. Users can verify the November 2024 security update with One UI build version F958NKSU2AXK4 and an installation package size of around 500MB.
The fresh update delivers the usual security fixes and may also include performance enhancements, bug fixes, and stability improvements. However, Samsung has not provided any specific details in the changelog.
Notably, November 2024 security fixes 52 vulnerabilities in Android and Samsung software. Google has patched 38 high-level issues, and one CVE doesn’t apply to Galaxy devices. Samsung has also addressed 13 issues, including bugs related to multiple users, Dex Mode, Galaxy Watch, and Settings. These patches aim to improve security and device performance.
For those with a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, updating is easy. Simply go to the Settings app, navigate to “Software update,” and select “Download and install” to receive the patch.
The update ensures that the device remains secure, stable, and possibly more efficient, though it may not include any major feature changes.
Samsung has pushed a new update with the November 2024 security update for Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A34 smartphones. The update installs the latest patch to improve system security and stability.
November 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A34 is currently rolling out in Europe. The company will soon make this update available in other countries. Users can verify the update via the One UI build version given below.
- Galaxy A33 – A336BXXSCEXK1
- Galaxy A34 – A346BXXU9CXK1
This fresh update improves the overall security of the Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A34 phones by fixing several issues. According to the official details, the November 2024 update fixes 52 vulnerabilities in Android and Samsung software.
Google has patched 38 high-level issues, and one CVE doesn’t apply to Galaxy devices. Samsung has also addressed 13 issues, including bugs related to multiple users, Dex Mode, Galaxy Watch, and Settings. These patches aim to improve security and device performance.
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.
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