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Samsung caught reserving One UI 5.1 for Galaxy S21 in the US
Samsung already rolled out the new One UI 5.1 update for various Galaxy models including the S21 trio. Talking specifically about the US market, Samsung just caught reserving the One UI 5.1 update for carrier-unlocked Galaxy S21 smartphones.
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According to the information, Samsung released the February 2023 security patch to carrier-unlocked Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra in the US. The latest firmware for unlocked variants doesn’t include the enhancements introduced by the One UI 5.1 iteration in early February.
For verification, Samsung US consumers can identify the new February patch via release versions: G991U1UES5DWB2, G996U1UES5DWB2, and G998U1UES5DWB2 for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra, respectively.
What’s New
A couple of days back, the South Korean tech giant shared the content (5 Critical and 43 High-level CVEs) of its February 2023 security patch. Moreover, the company described 7 Galaxy-specific vulnerabilities related to One UI apps such as Samsung Phone, Contacts, Fingerprint scanner, and Secure folder.
Is Samsung reserving One UI 5.1?
Samsung’s One UI 5.1 update is continuously expanding to more and more markets worldwide. Consumers of the Galaxy S21 series are still waiting for the new features and enhancements as Samsung doesn’t seem in the mood to deliver the One UI 5.1 for now!
Battery draining and low power efficiency issues are the possible reasons behind Samsung’s One UI 5.1 rollout delay. Some Galaxy S22 users reported having bad battery performance post-One UI 5.1 installation, therefore, it’s possible that the company wants to deliver bug-free firmware in the US.
The Galaxy S21 series is eligible for new software updates per month, thanks to Samsung’s update policy. Since the February patch misses One UI 5.1 for the US Galaxy S21 units, we guess March firmware would surely come with new features inspired by the Galaxy S23 series.
To install the February patch, head towards Settings >> Software updates >> Download and install.
Samsung rolled out March 2023 update for the Galaxy S23 series in several countries including France, Germany, UK, and India. Now, the company is pushing the March 2023 security update for Samsung Galaxy S23 smartphones in the US.
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The latest update enhances the security of the Galaxy S23 devices as well as enhances stability to provide better performance. It is a regular update so it does not carry much more than the monthly security maintenance.
According to official details, March 2023 security patch brings fixes for a bundle of security bugs in Android OS to provide a seamless and errorless performance. This update fixes a bunch of 60 vulnerabilities which includes 23 Galaxy-specific Samsung Vulnerability and Exposures.
March 2023 security update is releasing for carrier-unlocked Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra variants in the US. The carrier-locked variants of Galaxy S23 will soon receive this monthly update.
Latest Firmware:
- Galaxy S23 – S911U1UES1AWBM
- Galaxy S23 Plus – S916U1UES1AWBM
- Galaxy S23 Ultra – S918U1UES1AWBM
The installation package size of the latest update is 383.01 MB, you can download and install it by following a few steps. Open your device Settings, press on the Software Update option, and then click on the Download and install option. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the latest update.
Samsung Galaxy S23 March 2023 Update – Carrier unlocked US #Samsung #OneUI #GalaxyS23 pic.twitter.com/qo0PYX36PQ
— Samsung Software Updates (@SamsungSWUpdate) March 16, 2023
According to some reports, Samsung is going to release a major update for the Galaxy S23 series smartphones before the start of April. This major update will bring camera improvements to provide a wonderful Galaxy experience.
Samsung has a big Galaxy S23 Camera firmware in the pipeline, get ready for April
Samsung is rolling out the March 2023 Android security patch update for Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 smartphones in Europe. This update fixes many unwanted issues and further sweetens the One UI 5.1 software.
As per the information, these foldable smartphones are receiving optimizations for system stability. It ensures that you don’t meet any crashing, freezing, or lagging problems while operating the phone.
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For security enhancement, the Korean firm has fixed over 60 related issues and exposures. These include 5 Critical and 35 High levels of CVEs from Google’s Android operating system and 23 Galaxy-specific SVEs that were affecting One UI apps and services.
Besides these, Samsung does not bring any notable new features or changes with this update. Both these foldables recently grabbed the big One UI 5.1 update and their another feature-rich One UI 5.1.1 software is on the way.
Last year, Samsung brought the Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1 software with a lot of new features to make large-screen easy to use. A similar update is coming this year as well but there is no sign of Android 13L so far. It seems like One UI 5.1.1 will also rely on Android 13.
Moreover, the company is expected to introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphones with Android 13-based One UI 5.1.1 software out of the box. The next-gen foldable phones may debut in August this year, whereas the One UI 5.1.1 may be available for older Galaxy devices a month later of launch.
Software version:
You can verify the March 2023 software update for your Samsung Galaxy Fold 3 or Galaxy Z Flip 3 in Europe with One UI version:
- Fold 3 – F926BXXS3EWB5
- Flip 3 – F711BXXS4EWB5
Meanwhile, to get access to it, visit your phone’s Settings and go to the Software update section then tap Download and install option.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor models of Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra have started receiving the fresh March 2023 Android security patch update with new improvements and bug fixes.
More specifically, Samsung is releasing the update in Asia, Latin America, North America, China, and the United States. But since it’s a staged rollout, it may take some time to reach all devices.
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What’s new:
Samsung has not brought multiple changes with the latest March 2023 update for Galaxy S22 phones. It improves the system’s security and stability to deliver a seamless performance in order to maintain the users’ experience.
Aside from these, the company also addresses over five dozen privacy and security-related issues and vulnerabilities. These include 40 CVEs – 5 of Critical reveal and 35 or High level that come from Google’s Android security bulletin.
It further resolves 23-Galaxy Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures that were affecting various One UI apps and services and harming users’ privacy.
Galaxy S22 Battery also improved –
Samsung Galaxy S22 customers have been noticing battery drain and heating issues on their phones for a long. They hoped, One UI 5.1 will have some enhancements, but the battery drain remained unfixed.
However, the March 2023 update has improved the battery life of the devices. Users say that they are having great battery life, which is at its best since the launch.
Galaxy S22 Snapdragon version getting Mar23 patch #Samsung #GalaxyS22 #GalaxyS22Ultra pic.twitter.com/n8RiTWRZmY
— Samsung One UI Software Updates #SamsungUnpacked (@SamSWUpdate) March 16, 2023
You can check the version number for your region below (via) –
Software versions:
- Galaxy S22 – S901EXXS3CWB5
- Galaxy S22+ – S906EXXS3CWB5
- Galaxy S22 Ultra – S908EXXS3CWB5
United States (carrier-locked:)
- Galaxy S22 – S901USQS2CWB7
- Galaxy S22+ – S906USQS2CWB7
- Galaxy S22 Ultra – S908USQS2CWB7
United States (carrier-unlocked:)
- Galaxy S22 – S901U1UES2CWB7
- Galaxy S22+ – S906U1UES2CWB7
- Galaxy S22 Ultra – S908U1UES2CWB7
China:
- Galaxy S22 – S9010ZHS2CWB8
- Galaxy S22+ – S9060ZHS2CWB8
- Galaxy S22 Ultra – S9080ZHS2CWB8