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[U: Verizon] Your Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is ready to install January 2023 security update
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is getting a new update with January 2023 security patch in the US. The latest update improves system performance and security to provide a seamless experience.
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January 2023 update comes with One UI build version G990USQU4DWA8 for unlocked Galaxy S21 FE devices in the US. The latest patch also fixes several issues to enhance system stability.
February 2, 2023
Samsung is releasing the Galaxy S21 FE January 2023 Android security patch update in Europe, which users living in Germany are getting it first. It improves the security of your phone by addressing over 70 vulnerabilities harming your data and files.
Additionally, it upgrades a bunch of One UI apps including Samsung Notes, Samsung Members, Smart Switch, and more. The updated software update version is G990B2XXU1DWA4.
Galaxy S21 FE January 2023 update – Germany #Samsung #GalaxyS21FE pic.twitter.com/YJ55T1Ds9R
— Samsung One UI Software Updates #SamsungUnpacked (@SamSWUpdate) February 2, 2023
January 13 – Brazil …
The Galaxy S21 FE 5G has now joined the growing list of Samsung devices getting the January 2023 Android security patch update. Originally, this software is available for Galaxy S21 FE customers living in Brazil, however, other region users can expect the release soon.
For your information, the latest update does not come with any significant changes and improvements, at least according to the changelog. But a big One UI 5.1 update is likely to soon reach Galaxy S21 FE users, probably in late February.
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As for now, the corresponding device owners will have to satisfy with the minor improvements regarding the system security and stability. Also, you might notice fixes for issues and errors that you have on your current software version.
Other than these improvements, Samsung January 2023 patch is protecting Galaxy devices from issues and exposures affecting their security and privacy. As per the official support page, these fixes include 52 high-level of CVEs from Google and 20 SVEs from One UI.
Moreover, Samsung is serving the January 2023 security update for Galaxy S21 FE customers with One UI build version G990EXXS3DWA2. You can now navigate to System Settings >> Software update >> Download and install to check and install the fresh software update.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE January 2023 update live in Brazil #Samsung #GalaxyS21FE pic.twitter.com/JfV1oDYsiz
— Samsung One UI Software Updates #SamsungUnpacked (@SamSWUpdate) January 13, 2023
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.
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- Google discovered severe Samsung Exynos modem vulnerabilities
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- 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.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus users are grabbing March 2023 security update in Latin American countries including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.
The new update for Galaxy Tab S7 installs the latest Android patch released to fix security-related issues to make it more secure. Also, the company upgrades some functions and optimizes stability to provide a bug-free experience.
March 2023 security patch brings fixes for a bunch of common vulnerability exposures to enhance system security, stability, and performance. It fixes issues related to Calls, Samsung Keyboard, System UI, Galaxy Themes, Bluetooth, and more.
As per the information (via Sammobile), Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus get the March 2023 security update with One UI build versions T87xXXS2DWC1 andT97xXXS2DWC1 respectively.
It is an initial rollout so it may take some hours/days to reach Galaxy Tab S7 models in more regions. If you have received the latest update, install it now to get a smoother experience.
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It is worth mentioning the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 already got One UI 5.1 update based on Android 13 with a bunch of new features and enhancements for the Camera, multi-tasking, Gallery, Widget, Internet, AR Zone, and more.