Updates
Verizon rolling out February patch to Samsung Galaxy S10, days before April 2023
Verizon starts rolling out February 2023 security patch to Samsung Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10 Plus. Recently, T-Mobile released the same leveled Android patches to the company’s legendary smartphone lineup launched in 2019.
According to Verizon, the February 2023 update brings performance improvements and the most up-to-date Android security patch on your Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, or Galaxy S10 Plus device. Since no major OS support is left, the S10 series is approaching the end of support list.
Software Version:
- Galaxy S10e – G970USQU8IWB5
- Galaxy S10 – G973USQU8IWB5
- Galaxy S10 Plus – G975USQU8IWB5
Changelog:
- The current software update provides performance improvements and the most up to date Android security patches on your device.
How to download and install:
Your Samsung smartphone will notify you to download and install the new update when it gets available. Meanwhile, there’s an easy way to force installation manually by navigating to the device’s Settings, followed by Software update and Download and install.
Era of longer support begins?
Last year, Samsung announced that select Galaxy A series phones will get major One UI upgrades up to four generations. And the support further expanded for this year’s Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34 smartphones along with the Galaxy flagships.
Well, the most interesting part is, the Korean tech giant is now offering four generations of Android + One UI updates to select Galaxy M series smartphones. Just recently, the company launched the Galaxy M54 5G, which brings flagship-like software support.
What about the S10 flagships?
Back in 2019, Samsung launched the Galaxy S10 series with Android 9-based One UI 1.1 out of the box. The devices were eligible for just three years of Android OS upgrades and ended up their feature-rich firmware lifecycle with the Android 12-based One UI 4.1.
Samsung Exynos Modem vulnerability:
- April 2023 update will address Exynos modem vulnerability
- Google discovered severe Samsung Exynos modem vulnerabilities
- Samsung Responded on Exynos modem vulnerabilities complaints
- List of Galaxy devices affected by Exynos modem vulnerabilities
- Temporary solution to Exynos flaw – disable VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling
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.