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Samsung Galaxy S20 starts grabbing April 2023 security update

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Samsung Galaxy S20 series starts getting the April 2023 security update in select markets. The company is bringing the latest Android patches, which fix Smart Suggestions and Exynos modem flaws to the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Utra flagships.

As part of the initial rollout, Samsung has released the Galaxy S20 lineup’s April 2023 security update in Brazil, Bolivia, and Trinidad and Tobago. However, the company won’t make you wait much longer for the new patch if you’ve not received it yet.

Software Versions:

  • Galaxy S20 LTE/5G – G980FXXSGHWCF / G981BXXSGHWCF
  • Galaxy S20 Plus LTE/5G – G985FXXSGHWCF / G986BXXSGHWCF
  • Galaxy S20 Ultra5G – G988BXXSGHWCF

Recently, Samsung published the April 2023 patch details, promising fixes for a number of CVEs along with flaws related to One UI’s Smart Suggestions function and Exynos modem (which was earlier discovered by Google’s Project Zero team).

April patch includes fixes for SVE-2022-3004 (CVE-2023-21473), SVE-2022-3001 (CVE-2023-21472) and SVE-2022-2755 (CVE-2023-21467). These vulnerabilities may have affected your device, letting a physical attacker execute arbitrary code in the bootloader.

No more OS upgrades!

In 2020, the South Korean tech giant unveiled the Galaxy S20 series, pre-equipped with the Android 10-based One UI 2.1 operating system. The company promised three major OS upgrades to S20 users, which it fulfilled with the Android 13-based One UI 5.0.

Nowadays, the company offers up to four OS upgrades to Galaxy A and Galaxy M series smartphones. The recently released Galaxy A54, A34, and M54 devices have extended software support compared to your premium Galaxy S20 smartphone.

Meanwhile, Samsung will continue to support the Galaxy S20 series for another year with new security patches on a regular basis. The S20 trio is eligible for four years of regular security updates so consumers can keep their phones longer without compromising reliability.

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Samsung Galaxy A33 5G grabs September 2024 security update

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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.

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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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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE starts its update journey with September 2024 patch

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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE September 2024 update

Last month, Samsung launched the latest Fan Edition variant of the Galaxy S series, the Galaxy S24 FE. Now, in October 2024, the Korean tech giant has initiated the update cycle for the Galaxy S24 FE with a September 2024 security patch.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE users are getting the September 2024 security update with One UI build version S721USQU1AXI3. The update is currently rolling out for locked models on Verizon network carriers in the US and the company will expand it soon.

The fresh update improves the overall performance of devices as it installs the latest security patch to fix several issues. The company is rolling out the update with system security improvements to keep your files and data safe on your phone.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE September 2024 update

Moreover, it also optimizes system stability to offer you uninterrupted and seamless functionality on your device. This is an initial rollout so it may take hours or days to reach all models.

You can download the first update of Samsung Galaxy S24 FE through Settings >> Software Updates >> Download and Install.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is one of the affordable smartphones with premium features. It comes with a large 6.7-inch FHD+ display that can reach brightness levels of up to 1900 nits. It also has a smooth 120Hz refresh rate for a seamless experience.

Powered by the Exynos 2400e processor, the smartphone features 8GB of RAM, a 50MP main camera, a 10MP selfie shooter, a 4700mAh battery, 7 years of software support, and more.

Sorry Apple, Google: Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is official and it’s GREAT!

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Samsung Galaxy A15 receives September 2024 security update

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Samsung galaxy A15 September 2024 update

Samsung has pushed a new update for the Galaxy A15 smartphone, which brings a September 2024 security patch. The update improves system security and stability to enhance the overall performance.

September 2024 security update for Galaxy A15 is currently rolling out in Asian countries and the company will soon make it available in more countries. Users can verify the latest update through One UI build version A155FXXS4BXI3.

The fresh update is expected to resolve video playback issues experienced in previous software. Galaxy A15 users have reported encountering a black screen with sound but no visuals. Additionally, error messages frequently appear, indicating “An unknown error has occurred” or that the video codec is not supported.

Samsung galaxy A15 September 2024 update

Notably, the September 2024 security patch addresses 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. Also, Samsung is adding 23 of its fixes to improve security in My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex.

The installation package size of this update is around 270MB. You can install the latest update through your device’s Settings >> Software Update >> Download and Install. If any update is available, you can follow the on-screen instructions to install the update on your Galaxy smartphone

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