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Verizon Galaxy S23 models grab September 2024 security update
Verizon is rolling out the September 2024 security update for Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphones in the US. The fresh update improves system security and stability to provide a better experience.
Samsung Galaxy S23 series users are getting the September 2024 security update on the Verizon network in the US through the One UI build version:
- Galaxy S23 – S911USQS4CXHC
- Galaxy S23 Plus – S916USQS4CXHC
- Galaxy S23 Ultra – S918USQU4CXI1
The fresh update brings security improvements, bug fixes, stability optimization, and functional enhancement to provide a better experience. Through this update, the company app protects your devices from several vulnerabilities and threats.
It is worth mentioning that the September 2024 patch addresses 1 critical issue and 43 high-level ones. One of these issues was already fixed in earlier updates, and another one doesn’t impact Galaxy devices.
Along with Google’s patches, Samsung is adding 23 of its own fixes to improve security in My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex. The update overall improves the stability, security, and performance of the device.
To access the latest update on your smartphone, go to the Settings app, tap on Software Update, and then select Download and Install. This will initiate the update process, and once completed, you’ll enjoy a more personalized and efficient smartphone experience.
Apps
Here’s why Samsung apps getting One UI 7 support early
Samsung Galaxy users are excitedly waiting for the upcoming One UI 7 update after the release of One UI 6.1.1. There have been some leaks and rumors about its features and release date. Even though the Beta Program hasn’t started yet, Samsung is already updating its stock apps to get them ready for One UI 7 software.
You might be wondering why Samsung is bringing One UI 7 support to Galaxy apps ahead of its release. The reason behind it is very simple. The company is ensuring that these apps work smoothly with One UI 7 when it’s released.
By updating these apps ahead of time, Samsung aims to avoid issues like lagging or crashing to provide users with a better experience from the start. At the moment, Samsung has rolled out One UI 7 support to some Galaxy apps including Galaxy Store, Galaxy Themes, and Samsung Wonderland.
Overall, Samsung’s early updates to its apps are all about making them compatible with the new operating system. Users can expect a seamless transition when One UI 7 finally releases.
As we enter October 2024, many users are eagerly waiting for more news about the One UI 7 Beta. So far, Samsung hasn’t shared any official details, leaving everyone curious about what’s coming.
However, there’s a chance for good news soon. Samsung is going to host the Samsung Developer Conference 2024 (SDC24) on October 3, 2024. This event might include announcements related to One UI 7, like its features and when it will be available. Stay tuned for more information.
One UI 7 may expand One UI 6.1.1 features to non-flagship devices
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New Samsung update could crush your Galaxy, pained many
Galaxy S10, Note 10, and M51 bricked following a recent Samsung update. The release rendered these models unusable, leading users to a forceful factory reset. We advise you to refrain from installing any new firmware update without creating a backup.
Software updates are meant to improve the phone’s functioning and add new features. Smartphone vendors include bug fixes aimed at performance improvements. Meanwhile, glitchy firmware could ruin your smartphone and stored data, sometimes.
It seems, Galaxy S10 and Note 10 users have become a victims of the problem this time. Samsung ended up updating these devices given support completion. Meanwhile, the latest SmartThings Framework update may be to blame.
Affected Galaxy users discuss (via AndroidAuthority) the SmartThings Framework update as the reason behind the device brick. The software stuck at the boot loop, leaving the phone unusable – significantly disappointing users due to the cause.
As the phones are stuck in the boot loop, data transfer can’t be done. There’s no way to access the device but to factory reset which wipes the whole storage including your files, photos, videos, installed apps, and social accounts.
As the factory reset could be done manually, you will need to unlock FRP during setup. You will need to log in with the same Google account that was logged in before. So if you don’t have access to that particular Google Account, another hurdle is loaded.
Samsung hasn’t yet acknowledged the problem whether it’s widespread or limited to a few models. Contact your nearby Samsung service center if you are impacted by the glitch, and check if anything better can be done before factory reset.
Here’s how to track Google Play services data usage on Samsung devices
Samsung devices include several important features powered by Google Play services. A recent update of the Google Play services lets you check how much data these services are using, which helps to manage your data more effectively.
Google Play services support various features on your Samsung device, such as connecting to other devices, ensuring security, and managing your Google account. They help to keep your apps and system running smoothly. Now, you can easily track their data usage.
You just need to follow a few simple steps to check out how much data Google Play services are using.
- Open the Settings app on your Samsung device.
- Search for “Google Play services” in the App section.
- Tap on Mobile data usage.
- Select the View App settings option
Here, you’ll see a detailed breakdown of data usage, split between Mobile and Wi-Fi. This can help you understand where your data is going.
The update shows data usage for different functions within Google Play services. These fucntions are Device Connections, System Management, System diagnostics, Security, Wallet, Developer features, Contacts, Ads Safety, Fitness, General, Account management, Support, Autofill with Google, and Location sharing.
Tracking Google Play services data on your Samsung device is easy and can help you manage your mobile experience better. This feature is available on All Android phones.
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