Updates
Verizon update fixes Samsung Galaxy Watch 5’s raise to wake failure
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro users are getting another February 2023 update at Verizon network in the US. This latest update finally brings a fix to an issue, which users were facing for a long time.
The latest update of Galaxy Watch 5 fixes an issue where lifting your wrist to wake the watch periodically was not working properly. Users were continuously complaining about this problem after installing the last update. But now users do not need to worry because the company has solved this issue with the new update.
In early February 2023, Verizon released a major update for its Galaxy Watch 5 series that brought new features. The new update came with a camera controller zoom feature, advanced body composition, and updated app icons. Not only this, but an issue also came with it, which the company has fixed through a new update.
Verizon is rolling out a new update for Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro with build versions R905USQU1AWB2(40mm) /R915USQU1AWB2(44mm) and R925USQU1AWB2 (45mm) respectively.
Consumers can download this update through the 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.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Camera Controller Feature
Samsung added a Camera Controller feature to Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. This feature allows you to use your watch to remotely control the zoom level of your paired Samsung smartphone camera in the preview screen while taking photos or recording videos.
Also, you can pinch to zoom in and out or use the rotating bezel to control the camera zoom level. Notably, this feature is only available for smartphones launched after the Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Z Flip running One UI 5.1 or later.
Samsung is releasing the September 2023 update for Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphones in India. The new update installs the latest security patch to improve system security and stability.
September 2023 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series in India arrives with the One UI build version mentioned below.
- Galaxy S22 – S901EXXS7CWH6
- Galaxy S22 Plus – S906EXXS7CWH6
- Galaxy S22 Ultra – S908EXXS7CWH6
The installtion package size of this update is 389.60MB. This update focuses mainly on security fixes and does not introduce any new features or changes. According to the changelog, the update fixes over 60 issues found in smartphones and tablets in the previous version.
You can install the update through Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
Samsung is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra, which comes with a big-size installation package of 1.3GB. The update installs the August 2023 security patch to improve system security.
However, the changelog of this update does not include any new feature or change except system security maintenance, stability optimizations, and bug fixes. Moreover, it updates several stock apps including Samsung Notes Add-ons, Galaxy Wearable, Kids, Notes, Health, SmartThing, Members, Wallet, Calculator, and Smart Switch to the latest version.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series can identify this massive update through One UI build version G98xU1UEU6HWHD. The update is currently rolling out for unlocked models in the US.
To install this update, you just need to visit Galaxy Store >> Software Updates >> Download and install.
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Samsung is pushing a new update with the September 2023 security update for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphones in Brazil. This update is already available in the US, Canada, and Europe.
September 2023 security update for the Galaxy S23 series comes in Brazil with the One UI build version mentioned below.
- Galaxy S23 – S911BXXS3AWI3
- Galaxy S23 Plus – S916BXXS3AWI3
- Galaxy S23 Ultra – S918BXXS3AWI3
Users will have to download around 331.46MB package to install the update. The latest firmware fixes over 60 flaws found in smartphones and tablets in the previous version. The update improves the device’s system security, stability, and overall performance.
However, this update does not include any new feature or change. The update is rolling out gradually, so reaching all eligible devices may take some time. You can install the latest update through Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
