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T-Mobile releases February 2023 update for Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 [US]
Samsung has started to deliver the February 2023 software update for Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro LTE models in the US. This update brings some minor improvements to the wearables in order to maintain the users’ experience.
At the time of writing, the Korean company is releasing this update for carrier-locked customers using T-Mobile’s network in the United States. However, the company should not take much time in spreading it to other carrier networks.
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For your information, the changelog for the February 2023 Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 update only mentions improvements for system stability. This optimization makes sure that you are having a seamless experience on your watch, without any errors and interruptions.
Other than this, the firmware might have some known issues. You might be aware of the “Raise to Wake” issue on the Galaxy wearables that occurred worldwide after the big feature-rich One UI Watch update arrived in January.
In various regions, the company has resolved this issue with the minor February 2023 software. Hopefully, the customers driving T-Mobile’s Galaxy Watch 5 unit will also receive the fix for this annoying issue.
Anyways, you can check the latest software update versions for the Galaxy Watch 5 LTE smartwatch lineup below:
- Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm): R905USQU1AWB2
- Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm): R915USQU1AWB2
- Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (45mm): R925USQU1AWB2
Material You coming to Galaxy Watch 5:
Samsung and other Android users should familiar with the Material You Dym=namic theme that revamps the look of their phone as per their phone’s lock screen or home screen wallpaper. Luckily, similar functionality is coming to the Galaxy Watch series as well.
A new code spotted in the Android 14 developer preview indicates that Google is preparing to introduce a new version of Wear OS, which will be featuring Material You dynamic colors feature. And, since the Galaxy Watch 5 runs Wear OS, it will also get Material You support for sure.
Here’s how Galaxy Watches could look after applying Samsung’s Color Palette feature:
October 2024 started with the SDC24 event, where Samsung shared important updates about its software and products. One of the big announcements was the upcoming One UI 7 Beta update for developers, which will be released at the end of this year. While this is a change from last year, some users get disappointed by the timeline. However, Samsung never forgets to release its monthly update on time.
On the 5th day of this month, Samsung began releasing the October 2024 security patch for Galaxy devices to enhance security and stability. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, launched in late September 2024, is the first smartphone to receive the October 2024 security update. Several more Galaxy devices will get this update in the coming days.
October 2024 security update fixes several vulnerabilities and boosts the overall security of the devices. Samsung will soon release the details and updated devices list on the scope page.
Below you can check a list of Galaxy devices that have received the October 2024 security update.
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Samsung One UI October 2024 Updates List
11/09
- Samsung brings October 2024 security update to Galaxy A55 5G
10/09
- Samsung Galaxy A13 secures October 2024 update ahead of many flagships
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5 receiving October 2024 security update
- Samsung rolls out October 2024 update to Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6
09/09
- Samsung Galaxy S24 grabs ‘crucial’ October 2024 update in the US
05/09
- Samsung drops October 2024 security update, Galaxy S24 FE takes the lead.
*More devices will be added to this list as Samsung releases the update for them.
If you have a Samsung device from the list above and haven’t updated it yet, go ahead and do it now. If your device isn’t on the list, you can manually check for updates by going to Settings >> Software Update >> Download and Install. You can share software updates screenshots and details by tagging our social media accounts.
Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra users are getting an October 2024 security update in Canada. This update improves system security and stability to enhance the overall performance.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series in Canada can verify the October 2024 security update via the One UI builds given below.
- S921WVLS3AXI1 – Galaxy S24
- S926WVLS3AXI1 – Galaxy S24 Plus
- S928WVLS3AXI1 – Galaxy S24 Ultra
The latest security patch includes critical updates from both Google and Samsung. Notably, Google’s patch resolves 2 critical vulnerabilities and 28 high-level issues, although one was previously addressed, and two do not apply to Galaxy devices.
On the other side, 12 Samsung vulnerabilities have been fixed which are related to system services and Knox to ensure a more secure user experience. Additionally, Samsung Semiconductor has also added a fix to boost performance.
The installation package size of this update is around 440MB. If you have received the notification of the update then install it now to get a bug-free experience. Also, you can check the update manually.
To manually check for updates, users can navigate to their phone’s Settings, scroll to the Software Update section, and select the “Download and Install” option if a new OTA is available
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Google App is updating its bottom navigation bar by bringing back a more modern design called Material 3. This change introduces a new pill-shaped indicator that shows which tab you’re using.
The revamped bottom navigation bar arrives with the latest beta version 15.40 of the Google App, thanks to 9to5Google. With the fresh design, Google aims to make it easier for users to navigate.
Instead of just highlighting the tab icon you’re on, the new design surrounds the icon with a pill shape to make it clearer and more appealing. Google app initially introduced this design in 2023 but later decided to revert to its previous look. Now, after some changes, the app has once again been back with the updated look.
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Aside from the testing new design, the company is also looking into a new verification feature for its Search function. This feature would give verified businesses a blue checkmark, similar to what you see in Gmail to help users easily identify trustworthy sources online.
Not everyone has access to Google App’s latest beta update yet, but users can force-stop the app through their device settings if they don’t see the new look right away. With the return of Material 3 design and new features on the way, users can look forward to a more enhanced experience in the Google App.
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