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[Note 20 too] Samsung Galaxy S21 gets January 2023 patches in India
Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra started getting January 2023 security patches in India. The release is happening a full month late and consumers living in India are feeling like they have owned a mid-range or budget phone, which is missing from Samsung’s priority.
Anyways, the February 2023 Unpacked is just a few hours away and the company is going to release the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy Book3 series gadgets. With the new smartphone lineup, Samsung is bringing the One UI 5.1 firmware, which will be delivered to the Galaxy S21 series as well.
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One UI 5.1 for Galaxy S21 is expected to release sometime in late February. Well, the January 2023 patches are now available to download on your Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus or S21 Ultra in India. Below, you can check the PDA firmware versions:
- Galaxy S21 – G991BXXS5DWA4
- S21 Plus – G996BXXS5DWA4
- S21 Ultra – G998BXXS5DWA4
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[Feb. 01] Update: Note 20 too
Samsung starts rolling out the January 2023 security update to the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphones in India. The update comes with regular security improvements for the system as well as stock apps and services. Software versions:
- Galaxy Note 20 – N980FXXU5GWA7
- Note 20 Ultra – N986BXXU5GWA7
How to update
First, open your phone’s system Settings then scroll down until you see the Software update tab. Once reached, tap it and hit the Download and install button. It would take some time to fetch a new OTA on Samsung’s firmware server, lastly, follow on-screen instructions and that’s it!
Why install January 2023 patches?
Detailed back in early January, Samsung’s latest security firmware package installs fixes for 0 critical, 52 high, and 0 moderate levels of CVEs. In addition, we recommend you install the latest version of Galaxy Store as two critical threats were recently discovered in it! Read more below:
Samsung Galaxy Store had critical auto apps installation flaws
Here’s every CVE fixed with Samsung January 2023 security patch
Samsung has begun releasing a new software update for Galaxy A52 4G users, which brings the latest security patch released in the month of March 2023.
Users of 4G models of Samsung Galaxy A52 4G can identify the latest update via version A525FXXS5DWC2 and will have to download a 210. 86 megabytes software package to install the update.
According to the information, Samsung is sending this new firmware for Galaxy A52 4G with March 2023 system optimization update. The latest security patch fixes several vulnerability exposures for improved system security, you can check the counts mentioned in the document below.
- Critical – 5
- High – 35
- Moderate – 0
- Already fixed – 4
- Not applicable – 5
The latest update is currently available in India and the company will soon make it available in more countries. However, the 5G variant of Samsung Galaxy A52 has already started receiving March 2023 update in Europe.
The latest software update for the Galaxy A52 4G comes only after One UI 5.1. However, the update won’t erase your personal data but it is suggested that you back up any important files ahead of the installation.
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You can install the update easily through your smartphone’s Settings >> open Software Update section >> Download and install.
Verizon starts rolling out February 2023 security patch to Samsung Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10 Plus. Recently, T-Mobile released the same leveled Android patches to the company’s legendary smartphone lineup launched in 2019.
According to Verizon, the February 2023 update brings performance improvements and the most up-to-date Android security patch on your Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, or Galaxy S10 Plus device. Since no major OS support is left, the S10 series is approaching the end of support list.
Software Version:
- Galaxy S10e – G970USQU8IWB5
- Galaxy S10 – G973USQU8IWB5
- Galaxy S10 Plus – G975USQU8IWB5
Changelog:
- The current software update provides performance improvements and the most up to date Android security patches on your device.
How to download and install:
Your Samsung smartphone will notify you to download and install the new update when it gets available. Meanwhile, there’s an easy way to force installation manually by navigating to the device’s Settings, followed by Software update and Download and install.
Era of longer support begins?
Last year, Samsung announced that select Galaxy A series phones will get major One UI upgrades up to four generations. And the support further expanded for this year’s Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34 smartphones along with the Galaxy flagships.
Well, the most interesting part is, the Korean tech giant is now offering four generations of Android + One UI updates to select Galaxy M series smartphones. Just recently, the company launched the Galaxy M54 5G, which brings flagship-like software support.
What about the S10 flagships?
Back in 2019, Samsung launched the Galaxy S10 series with Android 9-based One UI 1.1 out of the box. The devices were eligible for just three years of Android OS upgrades and ended up their feature-rich firmware lifecycle with the Android 12-based One UI 4.1.
Samsung Exynos Modem vulnerability:
- April 2023 update will address Exynos modem vulnerability
- Google discovered severe Samsung Exynos modem vulnerabilities
- Samsung Responded on Exynos modem vulnerabilities complaints
- List of Galaxy devices affected by Exynos modem vulnerabilities
- Temporary solution to Exynos flaw – disable VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling
Samsung recently started releasing the March 2023 security update for the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone, starting with India. Now the company is expanding the March 2023 update to Samsung Galaxy S21 FE users in Europe.
The latest update improves system security by fixing a bunch of security-related issues. However, it does not include any new features other than security maintenance.
Furthermore, Samsung’s March 2023 security patch brings Google patches that are mentioned in the Android security bulletin. There are a number of common vulnerability exposures mentioned in the document, including:
- Critical – 5
- High – 35
- Moderate – 0
- Already fixed – 4
- Not applicable – 5
Not that all, but the firmware also comes with 23 SVE (Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures). With both CVE and SVE items, the company ensures the best possible security on Galaxy devices.
Users of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE can identify the March 2023 security update in Europe through PDA versions G990B2XXS2EWC4 and an installation package size of 298.70 MB.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE March 2023 update #Samsung #oneui #GalaxyS21FE pic.twitter.com/EF1PhCjcWK
— Samsung Software Updates (@SamsungSWUpdate) March 22, 2023
The update is currently available for Indian and European variants of Galaxy S21 FE and the company will soon expand it to more countries.
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If you are using a Galaxy S21 FE smartphone in Europe then you can check the latest update via Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.