Updates
Google announced March 2023 Android Feature Drop
Today, Google began to release the March 2023 Feature Drop to Pixel smartphones. This firmware update has no direct connection with Samsung phones, but it’s great to see that Google is following Samsung’s footsteps of sharing new smartphone-specific features with older ones.
Introduced with Pixel 7 series, the faster Night Sight feature is expanding to Pixel 6 series phones with the March update. Moreover, the Pixel 6 and later exclusive Magic Eraser feature is making its way to older Pixel phones, well, Samsung’s Object Eraser is already available on Galaxies widely.
The Direct My Call feature has also expanded to Pixel 4a with later released phones. You’ll see the menu options ahead of time so you get to the right extension even faster when you call many of the most popular toll-free numbers in the U.S.
Pixel devices have also integrated the Health Connect feature, which Samsung already did with the One UI 5.1 firmware. This feature stores your data on the device and provides you with a central set of controls to manage your health and fitness data.
Fall Detection
Google’s first Pixel Watch finally gained the fall detection feature that can detect if you’ve taken a hard fall and connect you to emergency services. In case of an emergency, your Pixel Watch will play an automated message to request help wherever you are.
Wear OS 3
Google announced that new sound and display settings are coming to Wear OS 3+ in the coming weeks, which will make it easier to customize audio and visual experiences on Pixel Watch. There will be new accessibility features in the Wear OS 3-powered smartwatches.
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
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- 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.
It’s 5th October 2024 and Samsung has started the rollout of the latest security update for the newest Galaxy smartphone – the Galaxy S24 FE. The fresh update delivers a better experience by enhancing features and fixing bugs.
October 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy S24 FE smartphone arrives with One UI build version S721BXXS2AXI5. The update installs the latest security patch to improve system security and stability.
The Korean tech giant is releasing a fresh software update that includes security improvements to help keep your files and data safe. It also enhances system stability for smoother performance on your device.
Additionally, the update addresses various vulnerabilities, although specific details about the October 2024 patch have not yet been disclosed. It is expected that Samsung will soon update patch details and the device list on the scope page.
The fresh update is currently spotted for Galaxy S24 FE users in India and may also be available in more countries soon. If you haven’t received a notification yet, you can check manually.
To do this, go to the Settings app on your smartphone, then open the Software Update section. Click on the Download and install option. If an update is available, just follow the on-screen instructions to install it on your Galaxy smartphone. The update is rolling out gradually so it may take hours or days to reach all models.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE starts its update journey with September 2024 patch
We are in October 2024 and Samsung is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy A33 5G smartphone, which brings the September 2024 security patch to improve system security and stability. The update is available for users in Brazil and the company will soon expand it to more countries.
September 2024 security update fixes several Samsung and Google vulnerabilities to make the device’s performance smoother. It includes 1 critical issue and 43 high-level ones for Google. One of these issues was already fixed in earlier updates, and another one doesn’t impact Galaxy devices.
In addition, Samsung is adding 23 of its fixes to improve security. These vulnerabilities are mainly related to My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex. This update makes the smartphone more reliable, secure, and stable.
Users of Samsung Galaxy A33 5G are getting a September 2024 security update with One UI build version A336MUBSAEXI8. They will have to download a 262MB package to install the update. It is an initial rollout so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
If you have received the notification of the update then install it now to get a bug-free experience. You can also check the update by visiting the Settings app on your smartphone and opening the Software Update section.
Now, click on the Download and install option. If any update is available, you can follow the on-screen instructions to install the update on your Galaxy smartphone.
Notably, the update is based on Android 14-based One UI 6.1. This device is eligible for the next major One UI update, One UI 7, based on Android 15. Samsung is going to release a stable One UI 7 in January 2025 along with the Galaxy S25 series. After its debut, Samsung will make its wider rollout for all eligible devices.
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