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Galaxy S21 FE gets improved security with December 2024 update
The Galaxy S21 FE is the latest Samsung smartphone to receive the December 2024 security update. Currently, this is available in European countries and a carrier-locked variant in the US. The firm will expand the update to more countries soon.
In fact, the details of the performance of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE running Android 15 and One UI 7 have been revealed through GeekBench recently.
Galaxy S21 FE gets December 2024 security update in Europe and the US
A new software update is rolling out to both Snapdragon and Exynos variants of the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Exynos), and Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) models are getting a December 2024 update in the US with One UI builds G990USQSEGXK3 and G990U2SQSCGXK3 respectively. The update is rolling out for locked models (Verizon, T-Mobile, Comcast, and more), and could be available to unlocked models in the coming days or weeks.
In Europe, Users of the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Exynos) and Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) models can identify the new security update with One UI builds G990BXXSBGXL2 and G990B2XXSAGXL2 respectively.
The December 2024 update includes the most up-to-date security patch, which fixes dozens of security loopholes found in the previous software version. It does not bring any new features or performance enhancements.
Firstly, make sure your phone is connected to a secure network to avoid positional risk. Now, go to your phone’s Settings >> Scroll down and tap on Software Update >> Tap on the Download and Install option. If an update is available, follow the prompts to complete the installation.
One UI 7 for Galaxy S21 FE
Samsung is going to release the stable One UI 7 updater next year with the Galaxy S25 series. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will get One UI 7 update next year after or alongside Galaxy S21 series.
Samsung Galaxy A56, Galaxy A15 5G, and Galaxy A04 smartphone users are getting the July 2025 update. After some top-end models, the company has started speeding up the distribution of the new firmware to more handsets in the some market.
The July 2025 update is available for the Galaxy A56, Galaxy A15 5G, and Galaxy A04 handsets. The One UI firmware ensures to eliminate anonymous issues from your Galaxy device system and increase the phone’s potential to fight against malware.
Looking into the changelog, the Samsung Galaxy A56, Galaxy A15 5G, and Galaxy A04 get the July 2025 patch with One UI version A566BXXS5AYFB, A155MUBS7CYF1, and A045FXXSBEYF5.
The update features the latest security patch released in July 2025. It looks after the hidden bugs in the Galaxy device and reduces the chances of troubling issues. As a result, users get a bug-free experience and seamless performance.
You can check for new software updates by going to:
Settings
Software Update
Download and Install
Samsung Camera Assistant is a module powered by the Good Lock app that improves the camera experience on Galaxy devices. The app allows users to customize various camera settings, such as adding a 2x zoom button, increasing the shutter speed, and adjusting other features of the main camera, and save videos directly to external storage. In One UI 8, Samsung has introduced new features to the Camera Assistant app to let you take Motion Photo with a shutter sound.
Samsung has pushed a new update for the Camera Assistant Good Lock module, which brings new features and One UI 8 support. Users can identify the latest update through version 4.0.00.1.
With this new update, Motion Photos will have a shutter sound, giving users more control and adding a fun touch to taking photos.
The update also brings One UI 8 software, which offers a more refined and intuitive user experience. Additionally, the Korean tech giant has expanded camera assistant compatibility to include its latest foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7.
For your information, let us tell you that Samsung is regularly working to make the Good Lock module compatible with One UI 8. Samsung is now bringing One UI 8 support for the Camera Assistant app, after Multistar and Display Assistant.
Once the update is officially released, the Camera Assistant app will be available on all eligible Galaxy smartphones. Samsung continues to extend support for this app to select Galaxy devices. However, some features may not be available on all models due to differences in hardware and software.
Support model:
- One UI 8.0 or higher : Flip7/Fold7
- One UI 7.0 or higher : S25/A56/M56/F56
- One UI 6.1 or higher : S24FE/S21FE/A55/M53/Quantum5/Fold6/Flip6
- One UI 6.0 or higher : S24/A73/A72/A54/A53/A52s/A52 5G/A52/M54/F54/Quantum 2
- One UI 5.1 or higher : S23/S23FE/S22/S21/S20/Note20/Fold5/Flip5/Fold4/Flip4/Fold3/Flip3/Fold2/Flip
The company is expected to update more Good Lock modules and plugins soon to support One UI 8. So if you use other suites from Good Lock, keep an eye out for new software updates.
Following the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 Flip 7 with One UI 8 launched at the Galaxy Unpacked event, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series has started receiving the July 2025 update with new security improvements. The Korean company aims to improve the internal system security of the flagship models. The firmware will also offer a stable and lag-free interpretation.
The One UI 7-based July 2025 update brings a new security patch. This new update will reduce abnormal functionality in Galaxy devices. It will further improve the phone’s system issues and strengthen its ability against bugs or harmful privacy violations.
Apart from bug fixes, the security update increases the usability of the handset for daily operations. Thus, users will receive a stable device system after the installation. July 2025 firmware has hit the Galaxy S25 in Korea and will soon reach other models.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series users can identify the July 2025 update with the build version One UI S93xNKSS5AYF6. It also has a medium-sized software package of 550MB.
The changelog reveals the July 2025 security patch for improved security aspects. This patch enhances the core mechanism of the device and makes the overall performance more efficient. Thus, the Galaxy phone holders will receive a better user experience.
Apart from the new security patch, there are no major changes in the firmware. However, you may notice improved stability and usability of the handset. We recommend all Galaxy S25 series users download this software as soon as possible.
Initially, this update will be released in a phased manner and may take time to reach all eligible units. However, device owners can install the firmware manually.
To download this firmware, open the Settings app > tap on Software Updates. Now the phone will reach out to the server to get a firmware build for you. Although the entire process could be time-consuming. Hence, wait patiently.
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