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Galaxy S21 and S23 get December 2024 security update in the US
On the 5th day of the month, Samsung started rolling out the December 2024 security updates to its phones and tablets. The Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S23 series in Europe received this December 2024 security update recently. Now, the update is rolling out to the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S23 series in the US. Plus, the Galaxy S23 series already received this update in Korea and India.
This firmware could be released in other regions soon.
Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S23 series gets December 2024 security update
The December 2024 update for the locked models of Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra comes bearing firmware version in G99xUSQSEGXK3 in the US. Users of unlocked Samsung Galaxy S23 models are getting this update with the One UI builds version given below.
- Galaxy S23 Ultra: S918U1UES5CXJX
- Galaxy S23+: S916U1UES5CXJX
- Galaxy S23: S911U1UES5CXJX
Users need to download a software package worth 561.38 MB Megabytes to install the latest improvements on their handsets. If you have any of these devices in your hand then you can experience a reliable and bug-free experience.
The December 2024 security patch update addresses around 45 security issues from Google and Samsung. This change in your Galaxy device is made to eliminate unknown bugs present in the device system and settings. Plus, these patches make your smartphone data even more secure, keeping it safe from harmful privacy exploits and malicious threats.
Other than that, the firmware doesn’t count any major changes, But this is the most needed update for your smartphone and you should do it as soon as possible.
If you have received the notification of the latest security patch then follow on-screen instructions to get a bug-free experience. If you don’t get a notification in a couple of days, you can check the update by navigating the Settings and selecting the Software update section. Here, click on the Download and install button.
Today, Samsung announced the stable One UI 7 software for Galaxy S23 FE in Korea, and has expanded the One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S24 FE smartphone in India, Europe, and the US. This new update is already out for users in Korea for S24 FE. Now, both phones are enabled to get the latest One UI for all of the One UI 6.1 phones.
The latest One UI 7 update brings so many surprising features and innovative changes to your Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy S24 FE smartphones.
As we know, One UI 7 is a huge update that brings significant changes to the user experience on Samsung Galaxy smartphones. You get the Now Bar, a spectacular Live notification for activities like media playback and timers that appears on the status bar and lock screen. Plus, it brings smoother animations in the UI, a more customisable Quick Panel, lock screen widgets, an intuitive new camera interface, and more.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE smartphone can verify the One UI 7 update in India, Europe, and the US through One UI build versions S721BXXU3BYD9, S721BXXU3BYD9, and S721USQU3BYD9, respectively.
all you need to lift the 5 GB of installation weight, ya it’s hefty in size, but the data compromise result will be much happier for you. We recommend you install it using the unmetered connection for not to interrupt services.
Eligible Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy S24 FE owners can download the stable One UI 7 version by using the Settings app and navigating to the Software Update section to check for the new update.
In a surprise move, Samsung is rolling out the One UI 7 stable update for the Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra smartphone users in the home market, and this brings a set of new features to make the phone interactive
Samsung is sending this update for users with One UI build version ending with DYDC and a package size of 4.75 GB. You should know that the rollout began in phases and may take some time to reflect on all of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra smartphones.
You can get this new software update as it brings a whole new experience to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 device. However, there are a few things you should know before installing the update.
Make sure you back up all the important files and data to prevent any unnecessary loss of files. You must create at least 8 GB of free space in the internal storage to store and unpack the OTA update in your device. The OTA package will be deleted once the update is unpacked.
Note, the installation process may take some time, so do not operate the phone until the installation is complete. You must charge the phone more than 60% to get a better user experience.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series users can download the One UI 7 update via Settings, open the Software update section. Once appears on your phone’s screen, you can download and install the new firmware right away.
One UI 7 Features:
The One UI 7 update, based on Android 15, brings a new user interface to the Galaxy device. It brings a newly designed Quick Settings and Notification panel, which improves accessibility. Plus, Now Bar, and Live Notifications improves multitasking on the device.
Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 7 based on the Android 15 update for the Galaxy S22 series users. The major update brings a refreshed interface, new useful features, smoother animations, and refined Galaxy AI tools.
One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra arrives with an installation package size of around 4.5 GB. Users can identify the latest update through the One UI build S90xNKSU7FYD9.
The update is currently live for users in South Korea. As always, this is an early rollout, so it may take a few hours or days to reach Galaxy S22 models in all countries.
According to the information, One UI 7 comes with many much-awaited changes, including a vertical scrolling app drawer, redesigned icons, better widget customization options, larger home screen folders, and a new user interface.
In addition, it installs the April 2025 Android security patch to improve system security and stability. This update makes your device smarter, more secure and stable.
Users are recommended to install the update instantly to take advantage of the new and improved feature. Those who have not obtained the update notification can check and install the update manually.
To install the update, open the smartphone’s Settings, select ‘Software Update’, and then select ‘Download and Install.’ Following these steps will ensure that your Galaxy S22 smartphone is updated with the latest features.
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