Samsung is rolling out its November 2024 security update for its smartphones.
While a few handsets have already received the update, some others are still continuing to get the same. Moreover, while the update was initially available to a particular model of smartphones in a specific region, the manufacturer has started making these handsets in other countries also eligible for the same.
The software can be updated automatically through the System update menu in the Settings app. The other option is to get the update manually by a flashing process using the Odin tool and a PC with Windows operating system. In this case, the firmware can be availed through an authentic online source.
Galaxy S24 FE
The Galaxy S24 FE smartphones in the United States were the first to receive the update followed by those in the home country, South Korea. After this, Samsung has now started offering the update associated with the firmware S721BXXU3AXK4 for users in Europe.
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This update focuses on enhancing the reliability and stability of the software by offering fixes for security in the manufacturer’s interface and apps, various flaws in the Android operating system, and some other security-related issues. It also addresses a vulnerability encountered by the S24 FE handsets with the manufacturer’s Exynos processor.
Galaxy S24 Series
The Galaxy S24 series comprises the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. Although the update is right now available for smartphones in Europe, handsets in other regions may receive the same soon. The update file has a size of 570 MB for all three variants and is the second update for the month. The firmware versions for the S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra are S921BXXU4AXK4, S926BXXU4AXK4, and S928BXXU4AXK4 in that order.
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The update gives some apps improved stability and helps them to deliver a smoother performance than before.
Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
The Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition smartphones in South Korea have started receiving the update with the firmware version F958NKSU2AXK4 and a file size of 500 MB. Users in other countries are expected to get the update shortly for the limited-release handset.
Apart from security fixes, users are likely to notice stability enhancements, bug fixes, and performance improvements with the update.
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