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These Samsung Galaxy phones receiving the January 2023 security update
Samsung started rolling out January 2023 security patch to eligible Galaxy devices with new firmware update. The latest security patch brings fixes for 52 high levels of CVEs for the Android operating system along with about 20 SVEs for the One UI software.
For Galaxy Note 10 series, Samsung initially debuted the January 2023 Android security patch, which is continuously expanding to more and more devices. Since software update rollout happens gradually, availability may vary by region or network carrier.
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Your Galaxy device will notify you about the new software update, as soon as it grabs. Meanwhile, it’s quite easy to check for new OTA manually. You just need to navigate to system Settings, then Software update, followed by Download and install.
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One UI 5
First debuted on October 24, Samsung’s latest One UI 5 software has already started to rollout on nearly all eligible Galaxy phones and tablets. According to official status, the company rolled out Stable Android 13 update for over 46 Galaxy device models as of December 9, worldwide.
The new firmware update brought new visual effects and improved system animations. For the user interface, there are new tools so you can customize the lock screen and home screen easily. And the Material You design language now applies even better across One UI elements.
One UI 5.1
Next month, Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S23 flagship smartphones. Hardware aside, the upcoming phones are likely to run the new One UI 5.1 software iteration, based on the Android 13 OS. The company might start rolling out One UI 5.1 update by the end of February or early March 2023.
Samsung January Updates
Samsung devices that initially started getting January 2023 security patch:
Jan. 28
- A33 5G
Jan. 27
- M53 5G
Jan. 26
- Note 10 Lite
- S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra [India]
- A53 5G [Europe]
Jan. 25
- S21, Note 20 and S20 series [USA]
- A52s 5G (Repair mode) [Europe]
- S10 LIte
- S20 FE
Jan. 21 [Verizon USA]
- S22 series
- S20 FE
- Fold 2/3/4
- Flip 3/4
- A53
Jan. 20
- A72
- S10 5G
- S20 FE
- XCover Pro
- XCover 5
Jan. 19
- M42 5G
- A31
- A52s 5G [Repair Mode]
Jan. 18
- A50 [Latin America]
- S10 Lite [Spain]
- Z Fold 4 [Europe]
- Z Fold 3 [Argentina, Brazil]
- Z Flip 4
- Z Flip 3
Jan. 17
- M31 [India]
- A52s 5G [South Korea]
- A73 [Brazil]
- A52 LTE/5G
Jan. 14
- S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra [T-Mobile]
Jan. 13
- A73 5G [Asia | 2nd OTA]
- S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra [Europe | France]
- S10e, S10 and S10+ [Europe | Switzerland]
- S21 FE [Brazil]
Jan. 12
- S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra [Exynos]
Jan. 10
- M13 5G [India]
Jan. 08
- A51 LTE [Australia]
Jan. 07
- S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra [US Verizon]
Jan. 06
- S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra [US Unocked]
Jan. 05
- Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra [US Unlocked]
- S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra [Germany]
Jan. 04
- A10 [South America]
- Z Flip LTE and Z Flip 5G [United Kingdom]
Jan. 03
- A73 5G [Malaysia]
- S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra [Switzerland]
Jan. 02
- Note 10 and Note 10 Plus [Switzerland]
Samsung is not only planning to unveil the Galaxy Tab A9 in India next month but there will be a Plus variant too. In a recent development, the Galaxy Tab A9+ has been spotted on Google Play Console.
Google Play Console listing doesn’t reveal much about its specs, while its existence is almost confirmed. The Galaxy Tab A9 Plus will feature a 1200 x 1920 pixels resolution display, while the size remains unknown at the moment.
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Past reports revealed that this tablet will be equipped with Snapdragon 695 processor, coupled with 4GB RAM. However, the Tab A9 is said to sport MediaTek’s Helio G99 chipset and a 1340 x 800 pixels resolution display.
Samsung Smart View feature is getting a new update with version 8.2.16.44. This feature allows you to mirror your phone’s screen to your TV, as well as control the TV with your mobile.
Now, the company is enhancing the Samsung Smart View feature through a new update. It fixes some issues that users spotted in previous versions to improve the performance and stability of the app.
The installtion package size of this update is 5.73MB, available on the Galaxy Store. If you use the Smart View function of a Samsung smartphone, then you should install the latest update of it.
You can get the Samsung Smart View 8.2.16.44 update through Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can download it through the link mentioned here.
Samsung Home Launcher gets updated right before One UI 6 unveiling on October 4
It’s not possible for any smartphone maker to provide users with never-ending software support. With Android 13, various Galaxy devices ended major upgrade support, and the same case will happen with One UI 6 for some popular Samsung smartphones.
Preparation to deliver 2023’s Android version is already underway by Google. While Pixel users have started experiencing the Android 14 OS through the Beta Program, Samsung didn’t see that side. However, the company is running the One UI Beta Program, which started on August 10.
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This year, popular Samsung flagships such as Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 series won’t receive the One UI 6. Both lineups have finished their striking era of continuous software upgrades, still, an additional year of security patches is remaining.
Samsung has always remained the king of after-sales services to Galaxy consumers. Presently, the company provides up to four years of major OS upgrades, which will be extended further for the time being. It has also raised the bar of security updates to five years, letting consumers keep their phones longer.
Citing sadly, but don’t wait for One UI 6 on these Samsung smartphones:
- Galaxy S20
- Galaxy S20 Plus
- Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Galaxy S20 FE LTE/5G
- Galaxy Z Flip – LTE/5G
- Galaxy Note20
- Galaxy Note20 Ultra
- Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Sizzling era ends at 5.1
Samsung delivered the One UI 5.1 upgrade to all flagship smartphones upgraded to the Android 13-based One UI 5.0. The new version means more new features, and there’s no exception with the One UI 5.1 software system.
Customization is at its peak level on the One UI 5.1 and the upgraded capabilities of Good Lock (and family) make you wow! Screenshots no longer collide with photos captured by the camera and creating a cutout of the object is as simple as copying a text!
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