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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 gets new software update, raise to wake gesture bug fixed?
Last month, Samsung rolled out a big featured-rich update for the Galaxy Watch 4 customers, which reportedly damaged the ‘raise to wake’ gesture of the device. Now the company is dispatching a new software update for Galaxy Watch 4 wearables, does it fixes the raise to wake gesture bug?
Samsung is releasing the second January 2023 Android security patch update for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Bluetooth variant. The official changelog for this update only mentions improvements for system security and stability, however, there seems a chance that it also carries a fix for the known raise to wake gesture issue for the Galaxy Watch 4 customers.
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Raise to wake issue:
Various users of Galaxy Watch 4, as well as Watch 5, has reported irregular behavior of the raise to wake feature of their watches. Every time they lift their wrist to wake up the watch, the screen turns off almost immediately.
It only stays on for a couple of seconds, leaving users unable to see the time properly. Nothing was detected even after full diagnostics on the watch. Hopefully, the latest update for the watch has resolved this problem and fixed this useful feature.
Anyways, the fresh software update for Galaxy Watch 4 Bletooth series is currently live in South Korea. However, the company should not take much time in spreading it to more users. The software version of this update ends with GWB1.
You can now check if the update is available for your smartwatch. To do so, go to Galaxy wearable app on a connected Android phone and navigate to Watch settings >> Watch software update >> Download and install.
If an update is available, tap the “Update now” option, and on the Watch software update’ screen, tap “Install now”.
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Samsung has pushed a new update for the Galaxy S24 FE smartphone, which installs the latest Android security patch released in December 2024 to improve system security. This update is rolling out in Korea and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
December 2024 update for Samsung Galaxy S24 FE update arrives with One UI build version S721NKSS2AXK5 and an installation package size of around 300MB. The update is rolling out gradually so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
The fresh update is based on One UI 6.1.1 and Android 14. However, the update is eligible for the next major, One UI 7, update. Currently, Samsung is testing One UI 7 Beta on the Galaxy S24 series and will release a stable update with the next Galaxy S series next year.
Talking about the December 2024 security patch, this update fixes several issues around 45, to make the smartphone more secure and stable. Google fixes 6 critical vulnerabilities and 28 high-level ones. There is also 1 issue that was previously fixed in earlier updates and another that is not applicable to Samsung devices.
Samsung has also addressed 2 high-level vulnerabilities in its semiconductor products. Along with these fixes, Samsung has also provided 8 patches under its Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items. These focus on issues with the Theme Center, Galaxy Watch Bluetooth, SmartSwitch, and Dex Mode.
To install the update, you just need to follow a few easy steps. Open Settings, tap on Software Updates, and click on Download and Install.
December 2024 security update rolls out to Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition users are getting a fresh update with the December 2024 security patch in Korea. This update installs the latest Android security patch to improve system security and stability.
December 2024 security patch fixes over 45 vulnerabilities, including 6 critical and 28 high-level issues. It also resolves one issue previously addressed and another not relevant to Samsung devices.
In addition, Samsung has patched 2 high-level vulnerabilities in its semiconductor products and provided 8 SVE patches covering the Theme Center, Galaxy Watch Bluetooth, SmartSwitch, and Dex Mode to make the device more secure.
Samsung rolls out the December 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition via One UI build version F958NKSS2AXKC. Users will have to download around 400MB package to install the update.
The update is rolling out gradually so it may take some hours or days to reach all models. It is currently available in Korea and the company will soon expand it to more countries.
Users can check new software updates manually with a handful of simple steps. Firstly, visit your Galaxy device’s “System Settings,” once done, scroll down and tap the “Software update” tab, followed by the “Download and install” button.
Aside from this, Samsung has rolled out the beta version of One UI 7 for the Galaxy S24 series and announced to make the stable version available with the Galaxy S25 series launch. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is also eligible for the One UI 7.
Next Samsung One UI 7 Beta updates to bring smooth, dynamic animations
Samsung is currently working to expand the One UI 7 Beta update for more Galaxy S24 models. Meanwhile, the company is also rolling out the December 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra phones.
December 2024 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series is currently live in Korea and the company will soon make it available for more countries soon. This update makes your devices ready for the next firmware, which could be of One UI 7 beta.
Users of the Galaxy S23 series can verify the latest security update through the One UI build version given below:
- S911NKSS5CXKA – Galaxy S23
- S916NKSS5CXKA – Galaxy S23 Plus
- S918NKSS5CXKA – Galaxy S23 Ultra
December 2024 security patch addresses more than 45 security vulnerabilities. Google patches in this update cover six critical vulnerabilities and 28 high-level ones. There is also 1 issue that was previously fixed in earlier updates and another that is not applicable to Samsung devices.
Samsung has also addressed 2 high-level vulnerabilities in its semiconductor products. Along with these fixes, Samsung has also provided 8 patches under its Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items. These focus on issues with the Theme Center, Galaxy Watch Bluetooth, SmartSwitch, and Dex Mode.
To access a fresh update on your Samsung Galaxy S23, go to the Settings app, tap on Software Update, and then select Download and Install. This will initiate the update process, and once completed, you’ll enjoy a more secure smartphone experience.
It is expected that Samsung will soon release the One UI 7 Beta update for the Galaxy S23 series, so more users can enjoy amazing features and provide feedback. One UI 7 Beta is currently available for the Galaxy S24 series in limited countries.
Samsung Galaxy S23 series could get the next update as One UI 7 beta. Install the December 2024 update now to make your device ready for the upcoming update
Samsung Galaxy S24, S24 Plus and S24 Ultra get December 2024 security update