After Galaxy S24, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S21, and some mid-range smartphones, Samsung has finally started releasing the November 2024 security update for the Galaxy S22 lineup. This update is currently live in Canada. The firm will soon make it available in more countries.
Galaxy S22 gets November 2024 update with Auto Blocker improvements
Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone users are receiving the November 2024 update with One UI version S901WVLS7EXK2, S906WVLS7EXK2, and S908WVLS7EXK2, respectively. Users will have to download a 448.87 MB package to install the firmware.
What’s new
This update brings a new Auto Blocker feature, which helps improve your devices’ security by blocking USB devices from connecting to your phone when Maximum Restrictions mode is enabled.
In the Maximum Restriction mode, only charging is allowed through USB connection on Galaxy devices. In addition to the new security feature, the update improves system security and stability, making your Galaxy S22 series more reliable and safer to use.
Moreover, the security patch fixes over 50 vulnerabilities in the previous firmware version. Google has addressed 38 high-level issues, and one CVE doesn’t apply to Galaxy phones. Moreover, Samsung has also patched 13 issues, including bugs related to multiple users, Dex mode, Galaxy Watch, and System Settings.
How to install
If yu using the Galaxy S22 series smartphone, install the security patch now you get a bug-free experience alongside Auto Block support. To install the firmware, open Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
Future update
This update rolled out Android 14 based on One UI 6.1 and the Galaxy S22 series is eligible for the One UI 7 update next year, following the Galaxy S25 series launch.
Jag har ej fått någon programvara uppdatering i november i min S22