Samsung has released a new update for the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone, which installs the latest Android security released in September 2024 to improve system security and stability. The update is live in the US for locked models of the S21 FE smartphone and the company will soon expand it.

September 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphone arrives with One UI build version G990USQSCGXH1 in the US. It is an initial rollout so it may take time to reach all models.

In this latest update, your phone’s performance gets a boost as it fixes 1 critical and 43 high-level security issues. One of the vulnerabilities was fixed in a previous update, and 1 doesn’t impact Galaxy devices.

Moreover, Samsung also fixes 23 security fixes for My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex to make your experience better. Overall, this update makes your device more secure, reliable, and stable.

The installation package size of this update is around 350MB. Users are advised to install the update promptly to benefit from the improved security measures. For those who have not received an update notification, the update can be manually checked and installed.

To install the update, open the smartphone’s settings, select ‘Software Update’, and then ‘Download and install’. Following these steps will ensure that your Galaxy smartphone is up-to-date with the latest security protections.

Galaxy S21 series starts getting September 2024 security update

We are in mid-September 2024 and Samsung has released a new update for its Software Update app with version 4.2.45. This update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size is 9.52MB for One UI devices. It improves how the app handles firmware updates for Samsung devices.

The update brings some essential improvements. It makes the app work better by fixing problems from earlier versions. These improvements help make the updating process smoother and less likely to cause errors, so users can have a better experience when updating their devices.

The September 2024 update of the Software Update app works well with the latest software for Samsung devices. By fixing past issues and enhancing performance, Samsung ensures your device runs smoothly and efficiently.

Through this update, Samsung improves some functions so software updates will applied more reliably. You can enjoy a better and more stable experience with your Samsung device by updating the latest version.

To get the update, open the Galaxy Store on your Samsung device. Go to the Menu and choose Updates to download and install the latest version. The app will automatically upgrade to version 4.2.45 once the software update is installed. Alternatively, you can also download the update using a third-party app source link provided.

Samsung has recently rolled out the Android 14-based One UI 6.1.1 update for its Galaxy S23 series and older foldable devices in South Korea. The company plans to extend this update to more regions, reportedly next week. Users of the Samsung Galax S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5 will get the One UI 6.1.1 update in Canada next week.

As per the latest information from Fido’s software update schedule, Canadian users of the above-mentioned devices will receive a new software update on September 17, 2024.

On this date, users with Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra will get both the August 2024 security patch and the new One UI 6.1.1 features in Canada. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 will also receive this update on the same day.

However, the Galaxy S23 FE will also receive the One UI 6.1.1 update but with the September 2024 security patch on September 17 in Canada. The update will be between 2.3GB and 3.1GB in size.

One UI 6.1.1 update is a major upgrade, which brings several new features to enhance the user experience. It also comes with advanced Galaxy AI features, which promise to improve the functionality and performance of these devices through smarter and more intuitive interactions.

With this major update and fresh patch, Canadian Galaxy users can look forward to better security and new features that take their phone experience to the next level.