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Samsung’s New Year Update Begins Rolling Out, Are You Ready?
Samsung has begun rolling out the January 2024 security update to Galaxy devices. In the initial phase, the company’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 started to grab the New Year update. Samsung will sequentially push the new firmware to more eligible Galaxies.
The South Korean tech giant has already updated the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 to the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 firmware. Meanwhile, this new patch update comes as a security booster firmware for the company’s 2022 foldable smartphones.
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As usual, Samsung might release the patch details as soon as Google publishes the Android bulletin. Since Pixel phones are yet to grab the January patch, the Android security bulletin is due as well. We can expect details to go out by later this week by Samsung.
Samsung has to hold a mega Unpacked event this month in the US. The company will unveil the Galaxy AI-powered Galaxy S24 series, which will directly compete with Apple’s iPhone 15 and Google’s Pixel 8 lineup. One UI 6.1 version will also make its debut, making it worth waiting for the event.
Further reading:
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 gets January 2024 security update [One UI 6]
January 2024 security update starts rolling out with Galaxy Z Flip 4
Samsung has pushed a new update for its Weather Widget app with version 1.6.82.11. This update brings some important enhancements to improve user experience and performance.
The latest version makes the app easier to use and more reliable. Users will benefit from better performance as the app now retrieves and displays weather information more quickly and accurately.
With the weather changing all the time, having a widget to check updates is useful. This new update helps ensure that users get the latest updates easily.
In addition to these improvements, the update also fixes several issues that users had reported in earlier versions. By addressing bugs, the app will run more smoothly and efficiently.
Samsung Weather Widget is an important app as it keeps track of the weather. Whether you’re planning a day out or need to know if you should carry an umbrella, this app helps you stay prepared. With this update, the app becomes even more useful and personalized.
If you already use the Samsung Weather Widget, install it now to version 1.6.82.11 to enjoy all the new enhancements and improvements. The new update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 42.3MB.
You can install the update via Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can directly download it from the third-party app link mentioned here.
With One UI 6.1.1, Galaxy users can enjoy changing photos that match the weather and time. If it’s snowing or raining where you are, the background photo will show that weather.
Verizon is rolling out the One UI 6.1.1 update for Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G in the US. This update is already live in Europe and Korea. The company will soon make it available in more countries.
The fresh update introduces One UI 6.1.1 features that make the performance of the device smoother. Also, it installs the August 2024 security patch to improve system security and stability.
Notably, the One UI 6.1.1 update adds exciting new features like turning your sketches into images, making photos look better, and auto-completing text on the Samsung Keyboard. You can now translate calls and text in images in real-time, convert voice to text, handle PDFs more easily, and enjoy wallpapers that change with the weather and time.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G users are getting the One UI 6.1.1 update on Verizon network carrier in the US via PDA version X818USQU4BXHB. The update is rolling out for locked models.
To check for software updates manually, head toward your phone’s Settings. At the bottom, you will get the Software Update section, simply open it. Inside the submenu, you need to hit the Download and Install button if your Galaxy fetches a new OTA.
Before you download, make sure to connect your device to a Wi-Fi network, or make sure it has a strong Verizon wireless network connection. In addition, ensure your battery is fully charged before starting the software update.
Galaxy Tab S9’s One UI 6.1.1 lands in Canada, S23 update still pending
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE received the September 2024 security update in the US last week and the company is now expanding it to users of this device in Europe. The new update can be identified through the One UI build version G990BXXS9GXI1.
The fresh update for your phone enhances its security and stability to ensure a better overall experience. This update improves performance by fixing 1 critical security issue and 43 high-level vulnerabilities. While one of these problems was addressed in a previous update, another doesn’t affect Galaxy devices.
Additionally, Samsung has resolved 23 security issues related to various apps like My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex. This means your device will be more secure and reliable.
The September 2024 security update package size for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE in Europe is about 300MB in size. It’s important to install updates as soon as possible to take advantage of these security improvements. Samsung will soon make this update available for all S21 FE models.
If you haven’t received a notification for the update, you can manually check for it. Just go to your phone’s Settings, select ‘Software Update,’ and then tap ‘Download and install’ to keep your Galaxy smartphone current with the latest security.