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Samsung rolls out November 2024 security update to Galaxy F54, F34
This month is almost to end and right before that happens, Samsung has started releasing the November 2024 security update to the Galaxy F54 5G and Galaxy F34 5G. This update is currently rolling out in India and the firm will soon expand it to all models.
The most trusted smartphone brand is making the November 2024 security update available for Samsung Galaxy F54 5G and Galaxy F34 5G with the firmware build version E546BXXS8CXK2 and E346BXXS7CXK4 in India. As usual, it is an initial rollout so it may take some hours to reach all eligible models.
What’s new
The latest update installs the latest Android security patch to make your device more secure, however, it does not include any new features or changes. Notable, the November 2024 security update fixes several issues including 38 high-level CVEs for Google and 13 SVEs for Samsung.
These SVEs are mainly related to the system service, Multiple users, Dex mode, Galaxy Watch, and System Settings to provide smoother operations.
Users are advised to install and download the update promptly to benefits from the improved security and stability measures.
How to update
Your Galaxy F54 5G and Galaxy F34 5G should automatically notify you about the November 2024 security update. However, if it has not you can check for the firmware manually by going to the device’s Settings > Software Update section and clicking on the Download and install.
Future update
Samsung has put the Galaxy F54 5G and Galaxy F34 5G in the Quarterly Security Update schedule, which means that the company will offer one security patch to the device every three months. So, expect the next update to arrive before March 2025.
Both the devices launched with the Android 13-based One UI 5.1 and are eligible for four generations of OS degradation and five years of security patches. The phones should also get Android 15 (One UI 7) and Android 16 (One UI 8) after Samsing makes it available to the Galaxy flagship phones.
Samsung’s early One UI 7 official page was published yesterday and today it was deleted, which hints Beta program should be released soon for developers. However, the company already confirmed that the beta update will be available before the end of the year.
Samsung has been internally testing One UI 8 builds on several Galaxy smartphones, including the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy A15 5G, Galaxy A55, Galaxy A16 5G, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S22 series, and more. Now, the Galaxy A34 5G and Galaxy A35 5G smartphone have joined the One UI 8 testing phase.
A new build for the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G and Galaxy A35 5G has been spotted, indicating that One UI 8 testing has begun. The build can be identified via A346BXXUAEYG3 and A356BXXU5CYG5, respectively.
The Poland variant of the Samsung Galaxy M34 is currently undergoing testing as its CSC code is PLS. This new build shows that the company is working on bringing One UI 8 to budget smartphones as well.
According to the tipster, the Samsung Galaxy A35 with One UI 8 has scored impressively on the benchmark, with a single-core score of 1027 and a multi-core score of 2507. These scores suggest the A35 will offer amazing performance to handle everyday tasks and multitask easily.
Currently, Samsung Galaxy S25 series users can enjoy these new features through the One UI 8 Beta Program. The company is also planning to release One UI 8 Beta 4 for this latest Galaxy S series phone. However, older Galaxy smartphones might not receive the One UI 8 Beta update.
Samsung began hyping its upcoming Galaxy S26 series key specs, including the display, battery, and other parameters. After the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 phones, Samsung seems to be working on the Galaxy S26 series. It looks like the device has already started surfing the internet. A new leak has shed light on the key specs of the Galaxy S26 series, including the display.
According to TheElec (via Jukanlosreve), Samsung is working on the three Galaxy S26 series models, including Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Edge, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. Plus, the company may not release the Galaxy S26 Plus. Moreover, the reports shared new insights on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Series display panel shape.
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As per the report, Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Edge, and Galaxy S26 Ultra may feature 6.27-inch, 6.66-inch, and 6.89-inch displays, respectively.
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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.
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