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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.
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.
List of devices that are running the Android 16 Beta
- HONOR Magic 7 Pro
- Lenovo YOGA Tab Plus
- OnePlus 13
- OPPO Find X8
- realme GT 7 Pro
- iQOO 13
- vivo X200 Pro
- Xiaomi 14T Pro
- Xiaomi 15
- Redmi K70 Ultra
After the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung has today resumed the rollout of One UI 7 based on the Android 15 update for the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE. It is worth noting that the Korean tech giant had halted the rollout a few days ago due to a serious bug discovered in the initial update, so it is now rolling out a new firmware that will fix this issue.
Samsung has started rolling out the new One UI 7 update for the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, and Fold 6 SE. Initially available in South Korea, the new One UI 7 build will go live in more markets soon. This build is a more refined build than the initial build and includes fixes for system improvements.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, and Fold 6 SE users can recognize it by the build number ending with BYD9.
Your Galaxy foldable device might have also received the new build. But you can check for the update manually in Settings > Software update. Click on Download and install so that your phone can receive the new OTA.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has now appeared on Geekbench, revealing that the company is carrying out pre-launch tests and preparations for its new device. The latest listing also solves the chipset mystery that has been in rumours for a long time.
According to the Geekbench 6.4 listing, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 US variant with model number SM-F966U achieved 3022 points on single-core and 9307 points on multi-core tests.
The US variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has appeared on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Also, the phone is expected to run on Android 16-based One UI 8 operating system
Being a flagship folding handset, all these things sound quite good. Nevertheless, the actual performance will only be known once the device is officially launched in the consumer market. Inputs reveal that the chipset is clocked at 3.53 GHz base frequency.
Apart from this, the Korean tech giant can launch the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 around July this year. Also, an affordable flip model can also be introduced along with both the devices.
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