Updates
Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series begins receiving April 2023 update
Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic have started receiving the April 2023 security update. Currently, this new update is available for the Bluetooth variant and soon the company will expand it.
The latest firmware has updated the Samsung Health app to the latest version so that users can access the health tracking features in a better way. It brings some minor improvements to the wearables in order to maintain the users’ experience.
Furthermore, the April 2023 update for Samsung Galaxy Watch4 optimizes the stability of the devices to make sure that you are having a seamless experience on your watch, without any errors and interruptions.
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Anyways, the fresh software update for the Galaxy Watch4 Bluetooth series is currently available in South Korea. However, the company should not take much time in spreading it to more users. The firmware version of this update ends with GWD6 and it weighs 300.81 MB package.
How to update:
To do so, go to 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”.
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With April 2023 update, Samsung added a new period tracking feature to Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro through the Samsung Health app.
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Samsung has kicked off the December 2024 security update for Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 smartphones in the US. The update is currently rolling out for locked models on the Verizon network carrier in the US.
The company is dispatching the latest software update with system security improvements to keep your files and data safe on your phone. It also optimizes system stability to offer you uninterrupted and seamless functionality on your device by fixing over 45 security flaws.
Notably, Google patches 6 critical and 28 high-level of CVEs. There’s also one bug that was already addressed in earlier patches and one that doesn’t really affect Samsung devices. Moreover, Samsung has fixed 2 high-level issues with its semiconductor products. This update also addresses 8 SVEs mainly related to Theme Center, Galaxy Watch Bluetooth, SmartSwitch, and Dex Mode.
The fresh update overall improves the security and stability of the Galaxy devices to provide a better experience. December 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 can be identified via One UI build versions F956USQS2AXKF and F741USQS2AXKF in the US.
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.
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December 2024 is going on and Verizon is releasing a new update for Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra in the US. The fresh update installs the October 2024 security patch to improve the system’s security and stability to provide a better experience.
Users of Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra have already received the December 2024 update in several countries, and now, it is available on locked models on Verizon network carrier in the US. You can check the latest firmware versions below.
- Galaxy Watch 7 (40mm) – L305USQU1AXK6
- Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm) – L315USQU1AXK6
- Galaxy Watch Ultra (47mm) – L705USQU1AXK6
The new update enhances the performance and stability of the Galaxy Watches. Users will benefit from improved reliability and a smoother experience when using their smartwatch. It also fixes some issues that users encountered in the previous version.
Moreover, the update makes these Galaxy Watches more secure for a seamless experience. To ensure optimal performance, it is important to keep both the Galaxy Watches up to date.
To get the latest update, you just need to follow a few simple steps. Firstly, make sure your Galaxy Watch is connected to Wi-Fi and has sufficient battery life. Now, open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone >> go to the Watch settings section >> select Software update >> tap Download and Install option.
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Updates
T-Mobile rolling out December 2024 security update for Galaxy S24 Non-One UI 7 beta users in US
If you are a Samsung Galaxy S24 owner in the US using T-Mobile and haven’t joined the One UI 7 beta program, there’s good news for you. T-Mobile has begun rolling out the December 2024 security patch for your device, based on One UI 6.1.
This update is crucial for keeping your phone secure. It fixes the latest vulnerabilities without joining the beta testing program. Specifically, this update improves the security of your Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra, ensuring that your device remains protected against newly discovered security issues.
The update doesn’t bring the new features of One UI 7 but focuses solely on security enhancements. About the software update, it brings the software version AXKD and a size of more than 500MB. Samsung has already released a similar update in Korea earlier today.
To install this update, go to your phone’s settings, navigate to “Software update,” and hit “Download and Install.” Make sure your device is connected to Wi-Fi to avoid data charges.
Samsung One UI 7 Beta program:
Samsung has already started the Android 15-based One UI 7 beta program for the Galaxy S24 series users in the US. The testing program is available for carrier-locked T-Mobile users as well as for unlocked units across all carriers in the US.
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