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Samsung One UI May 2023 Updates List
Samsung is rolling out the May 2023 security updates to Galaxy devices. May is a hot month for the tech industry and enthusiasts as Google is sharing the details and arrival of Android 14 at I/O 2023, introducing new Pixel Fold and Pixel 7a smartphones.
This page helps you get the latest insights about Samsung’s updates that are releasing in May 2023, as well as developments in Android, One UI, and Wear OS worlds. This time, we’ve also mentioned patch details for Android, One UI, and Wear OS, which April 2023 Updates List lacks.
May 2023 Patch – One UI / Android
Samsung SVEs
Samsung detailed the contents of its May 2023 security maintenance release, which mentions fixes for 21 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items alongside over 58 common vulnerability exposures for the Android OS by Google.
Android CVEs and Patch
Samsung’s May 2023 includes Android CVE items discovered and patched by Google. Per the details, it solves 4 critical, 48 high, and 3 moderate levels of common vulnerability exposures, however, you can check Pixel May update changelog below.
- Touch: Improvements for touch screen response in certain conditions [only for Pixel 7 Pro]
- User Interface: Fix for issue occasionally causing lock screen UI elements to overlap with the home screen launcher interface
Wear OS 3.5 Patch
In addition to Pixel phones, Google delivered the Wear OS 3.5 May 2023 patch to Pixel Watch as well. This update should be rolled out for Galaxy Watch models too running the Wear OS. We’ve listed what’s new with Wear OS 3.5’s May 2023 patch below.
- The May 2023 software update includes the latest security patches for Pixel Watch users.
- Device Applicability
- Updates are available for all supported Pixel Watch devices.
- Device Applicability
Samsung May 2023 Updates – Recent Entries
May 27, 2023:
- Samsung’s Galaxy A20s, A53 and A73 are receiving the May 2023 Android patches.
May 26, 2023:
- The Galaxy A33, A02 and A34 5G also updated to the latest One UI patches released in May 2023.
May 25, 2023:
- The Galaxy A42 5G and M31 have started to receive the May 2023 security update.
May 23, 2023:
- The Galaxy A21s installs the May 2023 security patch.
May 21, 2023:
- Verizon releases May 2023 update to Samsung Galaxy S23, S22, S21, S20, Z Flip 3 and Fold 3/2
May 20, 2023:
- Samsung Galaxy A14 5G gets May 2023 security update
May 19, 2023:
- New Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite update installs May 2023 security patch
May 18, 2023:
- Samsung Galaxy M52 May 2023 update starts rolling out
- Samsung Galaxy A22 5G grabs May 2023 security update
May 17, 2023:
- May 2023 security update reaches Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite now getting May 2023 security update
May 16, 2023:
- Samsung Galaxy M51 gets new update in May 2023
May 13, 2023:
- Samsung released the May 2023 patches for the Galaxy S20 FE 5G and Galaxy A52s smartphone users.
May 12, 2023:
- Verizon starts rolling out May OTA to the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus in the United States.
May 11, 2023:
- Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 series also join the latest Galaxy Tab S8 series with May 2023 patches.
May 10, 2023:
- The Galaxy S21 series begins grabbing the latest Android patches, while the Galaxy A54 getting it with Image Clipper.
May 9, 2023:
- The Galaxy A13 and Galaxy A53 receiving the May software update with latest Android patches.
May 8, 2023:
- Galaxy S21 FE grabs the May 2023 firmware alongside the Galaxy A73 smartphone.
May 7, 2023:
- Verizon updated its Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 with latest May patches.
May 6, 2023:
- Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy S22 series begin to get the most up-to-date Android patches.
May 5, 2023:
- May patches now available for the 2nd-gen Galaxy Fold and Z Flip 3.
May 4, 2023:
- Samsung updated Galaxy Tab S8 series, A52, A52 5G and A33 with the latest Android patches.
May 3, 2023:
- The Galaxy A23 smartphone gets May 2023 Android patches today.
- Samsung’s May update expanded to Galaxy S23 in India and the US.
May 2, 2023:
- Samsung’s Galaxy S23 lineup starts grabbing the May 2023 One UI patch in various countries.
April 29, 2023:
- 2019’s Galaxy A10e smartphone received the May 2023 security patch in South Korea.
Google has just released the October 2024 Play System update for Android devices to enhance security, reliability, and user experience. This update includes new features and fixes that make devices more efficient and user-friendly.
The fresh update brings an Instant Hotspot feature, which allows users to share their phone’s internet connection easily with other devices. Now, when your hotspot is available, you will receive a notification, and there will be a new status icon to show when you are connected.
Moreover, the update also includes new developer features for both Google and third-party app developers. If you are setting up a new smartwatch, you will notice some visual improvements in the setup screen, after this update
Furthermore, the Play Store now highlights more games that come with achievements in the search results and details pages on phones and PC.
Notably, these new features are being rolled out, not all users will get them at the same time. Some features might take months to become available to everyone.
Users can check for the update by going to Settings >> Security >> Google Play System Update. The update will be downloaded and installed automatically, without requiring a device restart.
Check the full changelog of the Google Play System October 2024 Update below.
WHAT’S NEW
Google Play services v24.39 (2024-10-07)
Device Connectivity
- [Phone] With instant hotspot, you’ll now see a notification when your hotspot is available and a new status icon once you’re connected.
- [Phone, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.
Utilities
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Utilities related processes in their apps.
Google Play Store v43.1 (2024-10-07)
- [Phone] When you set up your new watch, you’ll see some visual improvements in the device setup screen.
- [PC, Phone] You’ll now find more games with achievements on the Search results and Details pages.
WhatsApp for Android is rolling out a new beta update with version 2.24.21.29, which comes with a handy call link feature. This update makes it easier for users to start calls in both individual and group chats.
With this new feature, users can easily generate call links without needing to go to the Calls tab. The call link shortcut is now located in the chat attachment menu. Previously, creating call links was a bit complicated since users had to go to the Calls tab to generate them.
Now, to use the Call Links feature, simply tap the attachment icon while chatting. This makes starting a call faster and more convenient since you can do it right from your ongoing conversation.
Initially, the call link feature was only available for group chats, but now it works for individual chats as well. Many people might not have known they could create call links before, but this update makes it clear and easy to use.
This call link feature is currently available to some beta testers who have installed the latest version of WhatsApp from the Google Play Store. As the update continues to roll out, more users can expect to see this feature in the coming days.
Android users get iOS-like contact syncing feature with fresh WhatsApp Beta
Every month, Samsung makes changes to its software update plan, with some devices being added, some being demoted, and some being removed. We are in October 2024, and Samsung has shared its updated software update plan list for Galaxy devices.
October 2024 update plan shows that the company will provide Monthly Security Updates for 35 Galaxy devices and Quarterly Security Updates for 76 devices. Additionally, 29 devices will receive Biannual Security Updates, which are less frequent but help to ensure that older devices remain secure and up to date.
Notably, the latest security patch includes Google updates based on the Android Security Bulletin, addressing 2 critical and 28 high-level vulnerabilities. One issue has already been resolved in prior updates, and two are not relevant to Galaxy devices.
Moreover, Samsung’s patches fix 12 specific vulnerabilities related to its devices and applications, including system and Knox services. Samsung Semiconductor also adds a fix for one high-level vulnerability to improve overall performance.
Below you can check the updated monthly, quarterly, and biannual plan for Samsung devices in October 2024.
Samsung Monthly Updates Devices
- Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, W23, W23 flip, W24, W24 Flip
- Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24 FE
- Enterprise Models: Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy A54 5G, Galaxy A55 5G, Galaxy Xcover5, Galaxy Xcover6 Pro, Galaxy Xcover7
Samsung Quarterly Updates Devices
- Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 5G, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20+ 5G, Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Note20 5G, Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy A22e 5G, Galaxy A32, Galaxy A32 5G
- Galaxy A13, Galaxy A13 5G, Galaxy A23, Galaxy A23 5G, Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A73 5G
- Galaxy A04, Galaxy A04s, Galaxy A04e, Galaxy A14, Galaxy A14 5G, Galaxy A24, Galaxy A34 5G
- Galaxy A05, Galaxy A05s, Galaxy A15, Galaxy A15 5G, Galaxy A25 5G, Galaxy A35 5G
- Galaxy A06
- Galaxy C55 5G
- Galaxy M13, Galaxy M13 5G, Galaxy M23 5G, Galaxy M33 5G, Galaxy M53 5G, Galaxy M04, Galaxy M14, Galaxy M14 5G, Galaxy M34 5G, Galaxy M44 5G, Galaxy M54 5G, Galaxy M15 5G, Galaxy M35 5G, Galaxy M55 5G, Galaxy M55s 5G
- Galaxy F13, Galaxy F04, Galaxy F14, Galaxy F14 5G, Galaxy F34 5G, Galaxy F54 5G, Galaxy F15 5G, Galaxy F55 5G
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024), Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE+, Galaxy Tab S10+, Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab A9, Galaxy Tab A9+
- Enterprise Models: Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G, Galaxy A52s, Galaxy Xcover Pro, Galaxy Tab Active3, Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro, Galaxy Tab Active5
Samsung Biannual Updates Devices
- Galaxy A02s, Galaxy A12, Galaxy A22, Galaxy A22 5G, Galaxy A42 5G, Galaxy A72, Galaxy A82 5G
- Galaxy A03, Galaxy A03s, Galaxy A03 core
- Galaxy M21 2021
- Galaxy M12, Galaxy M22, Galaxy M32, Galaxy M32 5G, Galaxy M42 5G, Galaxy M52 5G, Galaxy M62
- Galaxy F12, Galaxy F22, Galaxy F42 5G, Galaxy F52 5G, Galaxy F62
- Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, Galaxy Tab A8
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Galaxy Tab S7 FE
- W21 5G, W22 5G
Wearables Eligible for Security Updates
- Galaxy Watch4 40mm, Galaxy Watch4 44mm, Galaxy Watch4 Classic 42mm, Galaxy Watch4 Classic 46mm
- Galaxy Watch5 40mm, Galaxy Watch5 44mm, Galaxy Watch5 Pro
- Galaxy Watch6 40mm, Galaxy Watch6 44mm, Galaxy Watch6 Classic 43mm, Galaxy Watch6 Classic 47mm
- Galaxy Watch7 40mm, Galaxy Watch7 44mm
- Galaxy Watch Ultra
- Galaxy Watch FE
Personal Computer Models
- Galaxy Book4 Ultra, Galaxy Book4 Pro, Galaxy Book4 Pro 360, Galaxy Book4 360, Galaxy Book4