Verizon is releasing fresh October 2022 software update for a number of Samsung devices including phones and tablets in the US. Some devices are receiving major Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1, while some are getting regular security patches dated October or September 2022.

Summary: Verizon bounded Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series, S20 FE, S21 FE, and Z Fold 2 getting October 2022 security update, while the S20 series is eligible for September 2022 patch. The Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1 update is now available for Tab S7 and Tab S7 Plus, while the A71 is receiving text messages issue fix.

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How to update: You can check for new OTA updates manually by heading to the system Settings, followed by Software update and Download and install.

Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra:

The Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra flagships are obtaining the October 2022 Android security patches. As described by Samsung, this latest Galaxy security patch brings fixes for various issues and bugs alongside over 40 CVE items.

Software Versions:

• Note 20 – N981USQS3FVI7
• Note 20 Ultra – N986USQS3FVI7

What’s changing:

• The current software update provides the most up to date Android security patches on your device.

Galaxy S20 FE, S21 FE and S21 FE (2022):

The Fan Edition models of the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 series are grabbing the October 2022 Android security patches with the latest OTA by Verizon. The firmware includes fixes for the intermittent issue related to receiving text messages.

Software Versions:

• S20 FE – G781VSQS7FVI1
• S21 FE – G990USQS4CVI3
• S21 FE (2022) – G990U2SQS2CVI3

What’s changing:

• Provides the most up to date Android security patches on your device.
• Resolved an intermittent issue where the device didn’t receive text messages.

Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7 Plus:

The Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus tablets are now receiving the major Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1 update on Verizon’s network. The One UI 4.1.1 version brings a new Taskbar feature, App Pair, and Split screen-like multi-tasking features alongside an older August 2022 security patch.

Software Versions:

• Tab S7 – T878USQU2CVI3
• Tab S7 Plus – T978USQU2CVI3

What’s changing:

• Taskbar

Galaxy Tab S7 series’ new and improved taskbar is sleeker and more responsive than ever with expanded multitasking capabilities. Customize your taskbar with your favorite apps and tap seamlessly and speedily between active sessions. The taskbar also remembers and displays your two most recently used applications at any time, so you can easily pick up where you left off.

• Split Screen

Split Screen View can take your multitasking to new heights by displaying up to 3 apps at once, which you can rearrange and resize to best fit whatever tasks you’re working on. When a notification pops up, you can choose to enter full screen right away or drag the notification next to a currently active app to instantly enter Split Screen View without disrupting what you’re already doing.

Step-by-step: Go to Settings > Advanced Features > Labs > Turn on Multi window for all apps

• Pop-overs

Pop-overs let you peek right through your pop-overs by touching and holding the screen around them. Doing this will turn pop-overs temporarily transparent so that you can see the rest of the app behind them. They reappear as soon as you lift your finger. Through simple touch and hold, this seamless flow lets you see the big picture when it comes to making new plans and also works with Clock and Reminder apps.

Step-by-step: Open your Samsung Calendar / Clock / Reminder > Plan a new event in a pop-over > Touch and hold the screen outside the pop-over to peek through

Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G

Verizon released the October 2022 security patch update for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G foldable smartphone in the US. Other than the latest security patches, there is nothing mentioned in the changelog shared by the network carrier.

Software Versions:

• Z Fold 2 – F916USQS2HVI8

What’s changing:

• The current software update provides the most up to date Android security patches on your device.

Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra:

Unlike the FE variants, the parent Galaxy S20 lineup is weirdly getting the September 2022 security patches. We don’t know why Verizon is releasing an older security patch, while the October 2022 patch is already available for International variants.

Software Versions:

• S20 5G – G981VSQU3FVZI5
• S20 Plus – G986USQU3FVI5
• S20 Ultra – G988USQU3FVI5

What’s changing:

• The current software update provides performance improvements and the most up to date Android security patches on your device.

Galaxy A71:

Samsung launched the Galaxy A71 smartphone over 2 years ago, which is now acquiring a new firmware update with fixes for the issues related to receiving text messages in some cases. Talking about the security patch level, it is August 2022, 2 month old patch.

Software Versions:

• A71 5G – A716VSQS5EVI2

What’s changing:

• Provides the most up to date Android security patches on your device.
• Resolved an intermittent issue where the device didn’t receive text messages.