NEWS

Budget Galaxy M-series phone from 2021 gets December 2024 update

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4 months ago

December 28, 2024

Suhani

We will be well into the new year, Samsung continues to roll out the December 2024 security update for its devices and added another device to it this week. In a recent development, the Budget Galaxy M-series phone, the Galaxy M21 from 2021 gets a December 2024 update that fixes more them 40 security issues, making the device safer than ever.

Galaxy M21 (2021) gets December 2024 update

The Galaxy M21 2021 edition is getting the December 2023 security patch, and it has firmware version M215GDDS6CXK1 and an installation package size of around 190MB. It is gradually rollout so it may take some hours or days to reach all devices. The update is currently live for users in India and the company will expand it soon to more countries.

According to the SMR, the December 2024 security patch fixes more than 45 vulnerabilities, including 6 critical and 28 high-level fixes from Google. Additionally, 1 previously resolved issue, and one is not relevant to Samsung devices.

On the Samsung side, 8 fixes are listed under Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE), focusing on the Theme Center, Galaxy Watch Bluetooth functionality, SmartSwitch, and Dex Mode. Moreover, this update also fixes 2 high-level vulnerabilities in its semiconductor products that have been patched.

To check and install this firmware on your Galaxy devices, you need to visit Settings of your Galaxy smartphone and then the Software update section. Tap on the Download and install option and if update is available follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation procedure.

Samsung One UI 7 Beta update is currently available for the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra in limited countries. The company is preparing to expand it to more Galaxy devices, however, the Galaxy M21 2021 edition is not eligible for the One UI 7 update. Stay tuned for more information about the One UI 7.

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NEWS

These 11 Galaxy devices get Stable One UI 7 update

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2 hours ago

April 22, 2025

Saloni

In Korea, Samsung has kicked off the Android 15-based One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Tab S10, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Z Fold5, and Galaxy Z Flip5. The update follows the One UI 7 deployment for Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy Z Fold5, as well as Galaxy Z Flip5 users in the same region, which began earlier.

These users are among the first to experience this update, which promises a smoother, more intuitive experience with a refined user interface, improved performance, enhanced privacy controls, and new customization options that align with Samsung’s vision for a seamless and intuitive user experience.

One UI 7 comes with a brand new look for your Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Tab S10, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Z Fold5, and Galaxy Z Flip5, including a sleeker user interface, smoother animations for maximum interactions, and an improved flow across the system.

Over the next few days and weeks, the Korean tech giant will open up the One UI 7 distribution to older flagships like the Galaxy S22 and S21 series, Galaxy Z Flip 4/3, and Z Fold 4/3.

To note, the company has started the US rollout for select devices, including the S24 series, Z Fold6, and Z Flip6 from April 10, but the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S24 FE, Tab S10, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Z Fold5, and Galaxy Z Flip5 and others are still pending. The company’s phased approach prioritises flagships, with mid-range devices like the Galaxy A-series scheduled for June.

Your device should send a notification for a software upgrade. In the meantime, you can manually get the latest software from Samsung’s servers by navigating through Settings > Software update > Download and install.

NEWS

Galaxy S22 users with One UI 7 to miss 5 major AI features

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1 day ago

April 21, 2025

Saloni

Samsung users can try out One UI 7 on the Galaxy S22 Plus virtually. The update’s rollout hasn’t yet begun, but the company is moving towards kicking off a public rollout next month. Samsung’s latest RTL refresh brings One UI 7 to the Galaxy S22 series, but users may be disappointed as they miss out on 5 major AI features with One UI 7.

One UI 7 is available on the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy S24 series, the Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6. Notably, the latest flagships exclusively run the Stable One UI 7, last year’s flagships have Beta access to the software, and the Galaxy S22+ is eligible for RTL.

The RTL listing was recently updated as a video spread on Reddit and X that shows One UI 7 running on a Galaxy S22+ using Samsung’s Remote Test Lab.

The video reveals that the update for the S22 series will not include many of the cutting-edge AI features found in Samsung’s latest Galaxy S25 series.

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This development suggests that One UI 7 is ready for numerous Galaxy devices. The stable rollout is expected to begin early next month for the Galaxy S22 series and is expected to expand quickly.

ANDROID

Android 16 Beta is now available for these Samsung Galaxy S25 rivals

Published

4 days ago

April 18, 2025

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Today, with beta 4 Google expanded Android 16 Beta to select non-Pixel flagship devices from partner brands. Samsung, as always, is skipping the Android 16 Beta Program, while the new OS is available for select devices launched by Honor, iQOO, Lenovo, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, vivo, and Xiaomi.

Google released Android 16 beta 4 with a second version of platform stability and announced that apps compatible with the new OS will now be available on the Play Store.

Honor, iQOO, Lenovo, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Vivo, and Xiaomi have opened beta registration windows for their latest flagship devices launched in the last few months. Samsung, however, is yet to complete One UI 7 for its Galaxy devices, but will soon roll out the stable One UI 7 and launch an independent One UI beta program.

Last week, it was revealed that the company is already working on Android 16’s adaptation and testing the alleged One UI 8 on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6 smartphones.

Android continues to deliver great updates and new features throughout the year, while feedback from the beta community plays a vital role in constantly improving Android. The Android 16 developer site has a lot more information about the beta, including downloads and a release timeline for Pixel.