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S Pen and Flipsuit Case for Galaxy S24 Ultra spotted on official Samsung site

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Ahead of the official unveiling, the S Pen and Flipsuit Case for Galaxy S24 Ultra were spotted on the official Samsung website. While the accessories were listed on the shopping/support webpage, their appearance has not been revealed.

As spotted by Alvin / X, Galaxy S24 Ultra’s S Pen bears model number SJ-PS928, while the Flipsuit Case EF-MS928. While the S Pen will come with S24 Ultra, the company will also avail the stylus as an accessory in case it gets accidentally damaged by the consumer.

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Flipsuit Case is a new accessory coming to Samsung’s S lineup. Last year, the company introduced Flipsuit Case for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 foldable smartphone.

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Farewell: Samsung Galaxy A42 5G will no longer receive software updates

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Samsung has officially announced that the Galaxy A42 5G, launched in 2020, will no longer receive software updates. The device has now completed its update cycle according to Samsung’s policy. It means the phone will not receive any new software updates.

The Galaxy A42 5G smartphone is currently running Android 13-based One UI 5.1.1. It launched pre-installed with Android 10 and was a popular choice in Samsung’s budget-friendly A-series, known for its long battery life and amazing camera.

The company recently revealed details of the December 2024 security patch along with the revised list of the software update plan for Galaxy devices. Through this list, Samsung has officially announced the discontinuation of updates for the Galaxy A42.

Samsung Galaxy A42 software updates

While the end of software updates might sound concerning, the Galaxy A42 will still be safe to use. The phone will continue to receive Google Play system updates, which include important fixes. This will help ensure the phone stays secure and compatible with popular apps, like banking apps, even though it won’t get the latest Android features.

Users who want the latest features and software updates may want to consider upgrading to newer phones including Galaxy A16, Galaxy A25, Galaxy A35, and Galaxy A55.

Although the Samsung Galaxy A42 will no longer receive updates, it will continue to work normally for basic tasks. So, if you’re happy with its current performance and don’t mind using an older Android version, the A42 can still be a reliable device for everyday use.

December 2024 | Samsung Galaxy Devices getting Monthly and Quarterly Updates

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December 2024 | Samsung Galaxy Devices getting Monthly and Quarterly Updates

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Samsung December 2024 update plan

Along with patch details, Samsung has also shared the revised update plan for Galaxy devices in December 2024. This plan shows the details of which devices will receive monthly, quarterly, and biannual updates.

As per the December 2024 update plan, 36 Samsung Galaxy devices will get Monthly Security Updates, ensuring they stay protected from threats. Additionally, 79 devices will receive Quarterly Security Updates, which means every three months.

Older Samsung models including below mentioned 28 devices will be getting Biannual Security Updates. The company is committed to keeping Galaxy users’ devices secure and up-to-date.

Check the list to see if your device is eligible for monthly, quarterly, or biannual updates.

Samsung December 2024 update plan

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, W25, W25 Flip, Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
  • 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 S20 FE, Galaxy S20 FE 5G,
  • Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Note20 5G, Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Galaxy Note20 Ultra 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 A16, Galaxy A16 5G
  • 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 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

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Samsung Unveils December 2024 Security Patch Details

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Samsung December 2024 security update details

We are on the 3rd day of December 2024, and Samsung has officially announced the details of the security patch for Galaxy devices for the last month of the year. This patch improves the system’s security and stability to enhance the overall experience.

According to the scope page, the December 2024 security patch addresses more than 45 security vulnerabilities. It includes patches for both Google and Samsung-specific issues, helping to protect devices from threats.

Google patches in this update cover six critical vulnerabilities and 28 high-level ones. There is also 1 issue that was previously fixed in earlier updates and another that is not applicable to Samsung devices.

In addition to the Google patches, Samsung has addressed 2 high-level vulnerabilities in its semiconductor products. Along with these fixes, Samsung has also provided 8 patches under its Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items. These focus on issues with the Theme Center, Galaxy Watch Bluetooth, SmartSwitch, and Dex Mode.

Although Samsung has not yet begun rolling out the December 2024 security patch to Galaxy devices, it will be available soon to all eligible devices.

Samsung December 2024 security update details

Samsung December 2024 Security Update Details

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Critical

  • CVE-2024-38408, CVE-2024-43096, CVE-2024-43770, CVE-2024-43771, CVE-2024-49747, CVE-2024-49748

High

  • CVE-2024-34747, CVE-2024-40671, CVE-2024-34729, CVE-2024-31337, CVE-2023-35659, CVE-2023-35686, CVE-2024-23715, CVE-2024-36978, CVE-2024-46740, CVE-2024-20106, CVE-2024-20104, CVE-2024-23385, CVE-2024-38403, CVE-2024-38424, CVE-2024-38415, CVE-2024-38423, CVE-2024-38421, CVE-2024-21455, CVE-2024-43047, CVE-2024-38405, CVE-2024-43762, CVE-2024-43764, CVE-2024-43769, CVE-2024-43767, CVE-2024-43097, CVE-2024-43768, CVE-2024-43766, CVE-2024-43763

Moderate

  • None

Already included in previous updates

  • CVE-2024-38402

Not applicable to Samsung devices

  • CVE-2024-38422

Samsung Semiconductor

High

  • CVE-2024-39343, CVE-2024-39890

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  • SVE-2024-1485(CVE-2024-49410): Out-of-bounds write in libswmfextractor.so
  • SVE-2024-1808(CVE-2024-49411): Path Traversal in ThemeCenter
  • SVE-2024-1845(CVE-2024-49415): Out-of-bound write in libsaped.so
  • SVE-2024-1885(CVE-2024-49412): Improper input validation in Settings
  • SVE-2024-2044(CVE-2024-49413): Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in SmartSwitch
  • SVE-2024-2166(CVE-2024-49414): Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path in Dex Mode
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