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Samsung Galaxy S21 series gets treated with July 2023 security update
Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones have started grabbing the July 2023 security update. The company is bringing the latest Android patches, which fix several issues related to ABD command, Audio system service, Transaction, Data Profile, Galaxy Themes service, Settings, and more.
As part of the initial rollout, Samsung has released the Galaxy S21 series’s July 2023 security update in Brazil and will expand soon in more countries. Aside from this, the company recently published the July 2023 patch details, promising fixes for over 80 issues including 3 Critical and 49 high levels of common vulnerability exposures.
Latest Firmware
- Galaxy S21 – G991BXXS9EWF3
- Galaxy S21 Plus – G996BXXS9EWF3
- Galaxy S21 Ultra – G998BXXS9EWF3
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series will have to download around a 300 MB package to install the update.
To install the update on your smartphone, you just need to navigate toward your Galaxy Settings. Once done, visit the Software update tab and hit Download and install button. Let your device connect to the OTA server and allow it to download the new firmware, if there’s any.
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— Samsung Software Updates (@SamsungSWUpdate) July 7, 2023
Samsung is rolling out the November 2024 security update for the Galaxy Watch 7 in Europe, after Korea. This update is important as it’s the first security patch for the watch since it was released in July.
Before this, the Galaxy Watch 7 had been criticized for not getting updates on time, with some models still using security patches from months before the watch was even launched.
November 2024 security update is available for Galaxy Watch 7 Bluetooth models (SM-L300, SM-L310) in Europe with firmware version ending with XXU1AXK6. However, not all models are getting the update just yet.
The update is currently not available for the 4G versions of the Galaxy Watch 7 (SM-L305F, SM-L315F) or the Galaxy Watch Ultra (SM-L705F). Samsung is expected to release the update for these models soon.
The fresh update improves the watch’s stability and reliability. The most essential part is that it adds the latest security patch for November 2024 as it makes the device more secure.
Users will have to install a 245 MB software package to install the update. You can also check for the update manually by connecting the watch to your phone, opening the Wearable app then, going to the Watch 7 settings in the app and selecting Update watch software.
Samsung releases November 2024 security update for Galaxy Watch 7
Samsung has pushed the first update for the limited-release foldable phone, Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, which installs the November 2024 security patch. The fresh update is based on One UI 6.1.1 and Android 14.
The first update for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is rolling out in Korea and the company will soon make it available for all models. Users can verify the November 2024 security update with One UI build version F958NKSU2AXK4 and an installation package size of around 500MB.
The fresh update delivers the usual security fixes and may also include performance enhancements, bug fixes, and stability improvements. However, Samsung has not provided any specific details in the changelog.
Notably, November 2024 security fixes 52 vulnerabilities in Android and Samsung software. Google has patched 38 high-level issues, and one CVE doesn’t apply to Galaxy devices. Samsung has also addressed 13 issues, including bugs related to multiple users, Dex Mode, Galaxy Watch, and Settings. These patches aim to improve security and device performance.
For those with a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, updating is easy. Simply go to the Settings app, navigate to “Software update,” and select “Download and install” to receive the patch.
The update ensures that the device remains secure, stable, and possibly more efficient, though it may not include any major feature changes.
Samsung has pushed a new update with the November 2024 security update for Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A34 smartphones. The update installs the latest patch to improve system security and stability.
November 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A34 is currently rolling out in Europe. The company will soon make this update available in other countries. Users can verify the update via the One UI build version given below.
- Galaxy A33 – A336BXXSCEXK1
- Galaxy A34 – A346BXXU9CXK1
This fresh update improves the overall security of the Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A34 phones by fixing several issues. According to the official details, the November 2024 update fixes 52 vulnerabilities in Android and Samsung software.
Google has patched 38 high-level issues, and one CVE doesn’t apply to Galaxy devices. Samsung has also addressed 13 issues, including bugs related to multiple users, Dex Mode, Galaxy Watch, and Settings. These patches aim to improve security and device performance.
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.
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