Updates
Verizon releases March 2023 security update for Samsung Galaxy S22, S21, Fold 4, Flip 4, Note 20
Verizon is rolling out the latest March 2023 Android security patch update to several Samsung flagship smartphones including Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, and Galaxy Note 20 in the US.
The new update improves the performance of your phone in every possible aspect. In the meantime, it optimizes the system’s security and stability so that you can experience error-free and seamless functionality throughout the device.
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On the flip side, the Samsung March 2023 update addresses a handful of issues and vulnerabilities that were harming the devices’ security and consumers’ privacy. 40 of these fixes are parts of Google’s Android security bulletin that were causing data leaks and other problems.
Whereas, 23 fixes belong to Samsung software that further sweetens One UI apps and services. More specifically, the company resolves problems in Bluetooth, function driver, Galaxy Themes, Samsung Keyboard, System UI, and other One UI services.
Aside from these improvements and fixes, the latest update for your Samsung smartphone does not bring anything worth noticing, at least as per the changelog.
However, all these devices – Galaxy S22, S21, Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, and Note 20 have recently got access to One UI 5.1, which brought a bunch of new features and major improvements to the devices.
Software versions
- Galaxy S22 – S901USQS2CWB7
- Galaxy S22+ – S906USQS2CWB7
- Galaxy S22 Ultra – S908USQS2CWB7
- Galaxy S21 – G991USQS5EWB3
- Galaxy S21+ – G996USQS5EWB3
- Galaxy S21 Ultra – G998USQS5EWB3
- Galaxy Z Fold 4 – F936USQS2CWB1
- Galaxy Z Flip 4 – F721USQS2CWB1
- Galaxy Note 20 – N981USQS3HWB7
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – N986USQS3HWB7
How to update
If you are using any of these Verizon-locked Samsung smartphones, you can now get access to the March 2023 security update through the Software update section in Settings. Now tap on the Download and install option and the available update will appear on your screen.
Samsung has pushed a new update for the Game Booster app in June 2023. The fresh update of Game Booster arrives with version 5.0.05.0 on Galaxy Store to enhance the gaming experience of One UI devices.
Samsung Game Booster 5.0.05.0
June 2023 update of the Samsung Game Booster app comes with common functional improvements to enhance the Galaxy experience. However, it does not include any new features or changes but it surely provides better performance after installation of the latest update.
The installation package size of the latest Game Booster latest release is 8.37 MB. It is available for Galaxy devices running from Android 13-based One UI 5.1/One UI 5.0 or lower version up to Android 9 Pie, you can get it via Galaxy Store.
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If you have received this update, you can install the update manually by visiting Galaxy Store >> tap on Menu option >> click on Updates. Now, you can update it by clicking on the refresh icon next to the app name.
Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra users are finally getting May 2023 security update in India. The series already got this update in several countries including Europe, Korea, the US, and more.
The latest update enhances system security and stability by installing the May 2023 Android security patch. In addition, it improves performance and fixes bugs to provide a seamless and uninterrupted user experience without any lagging or freezing errors.
Users of Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones in India can identify the May 2023 update via One UI build versions G991BXXS7EWD3, G991BXXS7EWD3, and G991BXXS7EWD3 respectively.
The installation package size of this update is 266.03 MB, you can install it through Settings >> Software Updates >> Menu option. It is just an incremental update so it does not include any features or changes except the security maintenance patch.
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Samsung’s May 2023 security patch fixes more than 70 issues including 5 Critical, 46 High, and 1 Moderate level of common vulnerability exposures. The company resolved issues with Bootloader, App lock, Call Settings, and Telephony framework. It is an initial rollout so it may take some time to reach all Galaxy S21 devices.
Samsung is rolling out a new update in June 2023 for Galaxy A32, Galaxy A13, Galaxy A12, and Galaxy A12 Nacho smartphones, which installs the latest Android security patch released in May 2023.
As per the information, May 2023 Android security patch mends over 5 dozen flaws including 4 critical, 48 high, and 3 moderate levels of common vulnerability exposures. To get the best from your device, keep it up to date.
In addition to the latest security patch, this new software brings system stability improvements for increased device performance. Besides, the system function also got enhanced in order to expand the overall performance of your Galaxy device.
Latest Firmware
Samsung Galaxy A12, Galaxy A12 Nacho, Galaxy A32, and Galaxy A13 smartphones are getting May 2023 update with the One UI build versions mentioned below.
- Galaxy A12 – A125FXXS3CWE1 [Asia]
- Galaxy A12 Nacho – A127MUBS9DWE1 [Brazil]
- Galaxy A32 4G – A325NKSU3DWE3 [Korea]
- Galaxy A13 4G – A135FXXU4CWE5 [Europe]
- Galaxy A13 5G – A136BXXS4CWE1 [Asia]
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How to update?
If you haven’t already received the OTA update notification, expect to get it in the next day or so. The rollout happens rapidly so it shouldn’t be long before you’re able to get the update. You can manually check the update via your device’s Settings, Download and install option under Software Updates.