March 2023 security patch fixes dozens of security bugs in Android OS and One UI. However, the latest update does not accompany any noticeable changes for the Galaxy Note 20 smartphones but it amplifies the performance.

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According to the official details, March 2023 update brings fixes for 23 issues belonging to Samsung software that further sweetens One UI apps and services. Specifically, the company resolves problems in Bluetooth, function drivers, Galaxy Themes, Samsung Keyboard, System UI, and other One UI services.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra smartphones are getting March 2023 security update on several network carriers in the US. For carrier locked version, the update is pushed on Sprint, T-Mobile, and Xfinity Mobile.

On the other side, unlocked Galaxy Note 20 variants grabbing this update on  AT&T, Bluegrass Cellular, Comcast, Cricket, C-Sphire, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon, and Xfinity Mobile’s network.

Latest Firmware:

Carrier Locked 

• Galaxy Note 20 – N981USQS3HWB7
• Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – N986USQS3HWB7

Carrier-Unlocked 

• Galaxy Note 20 – N981U1UES3HWB7
• Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – N986U1UES3HWB7

If you haven’t already received the OTA update notification, expect to get it in the next day or so. The rollout happens rapidly so it shouldn’t be long before you’re able to get the update. You can manually check the update via your device’s Settings, Download and install option under Software Updates.

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This update is live for almost all carrier networks including – Verizon, Comcast, US Cellular, T-Mobile, and others. You can verify it through the firmware version G991U1UES5EWB5, G996U1UES5EWB5, and G998U1UES5EWB5.

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Samsung March 2023 patch:

Samsung’s March 2023 patch comes with improvements for system security and stability as well as fixes general bugs and issues that affect users’ experience. The details further mention fixes for over five dozen privacy and security-related vulnerabilities and exposures.

This update addresses 5 Critical and 35 High levels of CVEs from Google’s Android operating system that could lead to remote code execution. In addition, it fixes 23 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures to further boost the One UI functionality and users’ experience.

Moreover, Samsung’s March 2023 patch details reveal a fix for Galaxy S21-specific vulnerability – “SVE-2022-0604(CVE-2023-21459)”. It was allowing attackers to cause memory access faults on smartphones.

Aside from these, the Samsung Galaxy S21 March 2023 update for carrier-unlocked models doesn’t bring anything noteworthy, as per the changelog. However, you might notice fixes for the problems and errors you faced after installing the last software update which is One UI 5.1.

Have you noticed battery performance improvements?

Galaxy S21 series customers have been reporting battery drain and overheating issues for a long time. Users were expecting it to be fixed with the major One UI 5.1 update but unfortunately, it didn’t happen.

However, the Galaxy S21 March 2023 patch solved battery-related problems for many consumers. They say that the device is giving better battery performance than earlier. Have you noticed any battery performance improvements on your S21? You can share with us through Twitter.

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This update is already available for carrier-unlocked and some other carrier-locked models in the US. But Samsung is yet to release it in international markets.

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For your information, March 2023 update for these two foldable smartphones comes with fixes for a handful of issues and vulnerabilities to enhance the system security and users’ privacy. These include:

1. Critical – 5
2. High – 35
3. Moderate – 0
4. Already fixed – 4
5. Not applicable – 5

At the same time, the fresh software update also addresses 23 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures in Bluetooth, function driver, Galaxy Themes, Samsung Keyboard, System UI, and other One UI services.

On the other side, the company also optimizes the system’s stability to deliver customers a seamless and error-free user experience. This enhancement also makes sure that you don’t face any issues like lagging, app crashing or freezing.

Aside from these, there is nothing that the fresh software update carries. You might notice fixes for the errors you faced after installing the One UI 5.1 update and improvements to some functions.

If you are using  T-Mobile-locked Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Galaxy Z Flip 4 smartphone in the US, you can verify the March 2023 update through the One UI built version F936USQS2CWB1 and F721USQS2CWB1, respectively.

Galaxy Z Fold 5, Flip 5

We are still months away from the launch of Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphones. However, leaks about the devices have already started emerging.

Recently, a piece of information revealed that the Galaxy Z Flip 4 will get a camera upgrade. The device will feature the same 12MP primary camera similar to Galaxy Z Flip 4 but it will offer clearer picture quality. On the other side, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is suggested to with the same camera as Galaxy Z Fold 4.

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Based on Android 13, One UI 5.1 update brings enhancement to Camera, Gallery, Wallpaper, Widgets, Multi-tasking, AR Zone, Samsung Internet, and more to provide a smoother and more amazing Galaxy experience.

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In addition to several new features, the update also installs the monthly security patch to improve system security and stability. It fixes dozens of vulnerabilities that were harming the files and data saved on the phone.

One UI 5.1 update for Samsung Galaxy A71 on T-Mobile comes with build versions A716USQU7GWB5. Users can check and install the latest update by visiting Settings >> Software Updates >> Download and install.

One UI 5.1 Features

One UI 5.1 is the newest version of Samsung custom skin One UI. It brings a bundle of enhancements for the Camera, Widgets, Multitasking, Wallpaper, and more to provide a next-level experience.

Camera

One UI 5.1 update makes it easier to change the color tone while taking selfies. It adds a new toggle at the top right corner of the camera viewfinder so users can easily adjust the color tone.

Widgets 

Galaxy ecosystem includes Galaxy smartphone, smartwatch, earbuds, S Pen, and more. You can now check how much juice is remaining in your phone as well as all connected devices such as Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Buds, and S Pen on the home screen through the Battery Status Widget.

Dynamic Weather widget also got enhancements and now shows graphical animation based on your location’s weather conditions such as snowing, raining, and cloudy. Last but not least, the Smart Suggestions widget now recommends Spotify tracks as per your habits.

Gallery 

Samsung Gallery’s Image Remaster feature is now also capable of enhancing the upscaling GIF files. You can enhance the quality and sharpness of low-quality GIF files using the new GIF Remaster feature to get even better colors and details.

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According to the info, Samsung’s March 2023 security update is now available for download on carrier-unlocked Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra. Verizon, T-Mobile & AT&T consumers can install the latest security patch to get enhanced system performance on their devices.

Since Samsung has recently released a feature-rich One UI 5.1 update to the Galaxy devices, the March patch has no new features or major improvements. However, we recommend you not skip installing this patch update as it’s crucial for your privacy and system reliability.

How to update

On your Samsung phone, navigate toward system Settings and hit the Software update tab. Once done, tap the Download and install button and allow your Galaxy device to fetch new firmware on Samsung’s server. Follow the on-screen instructions and tap “Install now” to begin the procedure.

• Version numbers:
  • Galaxy S22 – S901U1UES2CWB7
  • S22 Plus – S906U1UES2CWB7
  • S22 Ultra – S908U1UES2CWB7

Next in One UI:

Shortly after distributing the One UI 5.1 firmware, Samsung started testing the One UI 5.1.1 version on Galaxy devices. While the next stable One UI version will be based on Android 13, regular Galaxy phones won’t get access to it due to large screen form factor limitation.

One UI 6.0 will arrive later this year, and we believe that the Android 14 Beta would go live for select Samsung devices by August 2023. The Galaxy S23 series will be the first beneficiary of this new software, while the Galaxy S22 is also eligible for early treatment.

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The March 2023 update comes a few days after the company released the feature-rich One UI 5.1 update for the corresponding devices. Users can expect fix for the issues and errors that they caught in One UI 5.1, and improvements to the new features and services.

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Aside from these, the primary work of a monthly patch is to enhance the system’s security and stability and that’s what the fresh firmware does. It ensures to offer consumers seamless and error-free functionality throughout their phones.

On the other side, the official Samsung March 2023 security patch details mention fixes for over four dozen vulnerabilities and exposures found in Google services and 23 Galaxy-specific exposures that were harming various One UI apps and services and affecting users’ privacy.

Moving ahead, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 March 2023 update bears the One UI built version F926U1UES2FWB3 and a package size of 300MB.

As mentioned, it is only available for the carrier-unlocked customers of T-Mobile, however, the company is likely to expand it to more users soon in the coming times.

You can navigate to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install to check if the update reached your device or not.

Galaxy Z Fold 3 battery drain after One UI 5.1:

Multiple Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 customers are encountering battery drain after installing the One UI 5.1 update. Users report that the battery life of their foldable smartphone got almost destroyed while some users also claimed that the update has broken the charging function or it’s getting discharged rapidly.

Hopefully, the latest March 2023 patch will improve the battery life of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphone.

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According to the information, Samsung Galaxy S22 March 2023 security update is now available for carrier-unlocked models. Consumers can identify the latest release via PDA version numbers S908U1UES2CWB7, S906U1UES2CWB7, and S901U1UES2CWB7 for S22 Ultra, S22 Plus, and S22, respectively.

A few days ago, the South Korean tech giant published the March 2023 security patch details. The new software comes with Google patches that are mentioned in the Android security bulletin. Below, you can have a quick overview of which leveled CVEs are fixed with the March patch.

• Critical – 5
• High – 35
• Moderate – 0
• Already fixed – 4
• Not applicable – 5

Besides, the latest security software brings 23 One UI patches which Samsung calls SVE (Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures). Patches for Android and One UI software system ensure the best level of security on your Samsung Galaxy device.

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Furthermore, the changelog shows that the device stability is being improved along with some regular bug fixes. The OTA might add some new features as well as enhance system functions so you can have a better user experience. Last but not least, the new firmware also promises refined system performance.

Ahead of carrier-unlocked models, the company released the March patch for European Galaxy S22 units powered by Exynos processor. We hope Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and other carriers would soon deliver the latest security firmware to their branded Samsung models.

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This update brings ao many Galaxy S23 features to your three years old Galaxy S20 phones. At the same time, it carries multiple improvements over the One UI 5.0 software to take your Galaxy experience to next level.

What’s more? You will also get better system security and privacy as well as various vulnerability fixes with the February 2023 patch.

If you are using a carrier-locked Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra in the US, you can identify the One UI 5.1 update through built version G98xUSQU3HWB5, G98xUSQU3HWB5, and G98xUSQU3HWB5, respectively.

Galaxy S20 won’t get Android 14:

Launched in 2020, Samsung Galaxy S20 series smartphones arrived with the Android 10-based One UI 2 software. Later, the devices got access to Android 11 One UI 3, Android 12 One UI 4, and Android 13 One UI 5 operating systems.

Since these phones are only applicable for three major Android upgrades, they will not get the upcoming Android 14 update. The Android 13-based One UI 5.1 is the last major software update for all Galaxy S20 phones. Now they will only receive security patches.

Galaxy S20 One UI 5.1 update:

Samsung One UI 5.1 update brings a Battery widget to Galaxy S20 phones that will let the customers check their phone and connected devices’ battery status effortlessly. The Weather widget and Smart Suggestion widget have also been improved with meaningful changes.

On the other side, the Samsung Internet app now lets you continue browsing on other Galaxy devices, the Bixby Text Call feature is now available in the English language, Modes and Routines allows changing the phone wallpaper based on modes, and more.

Aside from these, the Galaxy S20 Ultra gets easier access to Samsung’s Expert RAW camera app through the stock One UI Camera itself. At the same time, the company also makes it easy to change the color tone of your selfies.

On the other side, the Gallaxy app is getting multiple new features including extracting text from videos, GIF Remastering,  a new Common family album for easier sharing, more powerful searches, a convenient information display in landscape mode, and others.

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Despite only being an incremental upgrade over One UI 5.0, One UI 5.1 carries over various small but useful features from the Galaxy S23 series to its older siblings. Additionally, it installs the February 2023 patch for security and privacy enhancements.

Software version:

T-Mobile is releasing the One UI 5.1 update for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE customers with built version G990USQU4EWAI. Eligible users can now navigate to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install to fetch it.

One UI 5.1 features:

Starting the Camera, Samsung One UI 5.1 makes it easy to change the color tone of selfies through the Effects button on the side of the screen. Next, it adds a common family album for easier picture sharing, more powerful searches to search pictures of a specific person, and a convenient information display in landscape mode to the Gallery app.

Moreover, the company has further made it earlier to use Split-screen and Pop-up view. You can now adjust the window size by dragging the window edges in any direction in the Pop-up view. And for Split-scree, you will see categories for Recent apps and Most used apps, allowing you to quickly select apps.

Moving ahead, the Widget section is another compartment where the new custom software has made major changes. It installs a new Battery Widget so that you can get information about your phone and connected Bluetooth devices’ batteries at a glance.

In addition, the Dynamic Weather Widget provides a summary of current weather conditions, forecasts, hourly precipitation, severe weather alert, and other information. Whereas, the improved Smart Suggestion Widget recommends a Spotify playlist based on your activities.

Aside from these, the One UI 5.0’s Bixby Text Call feature now started supporting the English language. Users can now continue browsing on Samsung Internet on different devices. In addition, you can also set a different wallpaper based on your current Modes activity, such as work, exercise, etc.

Samsung One UI 5.1 Changelog: What’s New?

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Here’s how the Samsung Galaxy S23 series’ distinct design came about:

Design theme – “Create the Essentials”

If too many unnecessary details are incorporated, resources can be wasted during the production process, so Samsung Galaxy S23 creators decided to retain only the bare essential design features, based on the true identity of the device.

The Samsung Galaxy S series is a product lineup built on the true essence of what premium design can be. For the Galaxy S23 series, we deliberated extensively on what elements would not only make for a great design but also how they would impact the world at large.

Signature design

Vanilla and Plus Galaxy S23 variants introduce thin bezels that are slim and balanced on all sides for users to better focus on their screens, while a curved metal frame both protects the screen and provides the user with a comfortable grip.

Adding to this, the camera contour cut design seen on the last year’s Galaxy S22 and S22+ was removed, and all three models of the Galaxy S23 series are now equipped with a single camera design to deliver even more consistency across the lineup.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra brings reduced side edges and extended flat surfaces even further. It not only provides a better grip but also provides more space in which the S Pen can be utilized and ultimately maximize the benefits of the large screen.

Camera’s distinct design

Samsung believes the camera design of a device has become a powerful way to distinguish a product and express brand identity. The Galaxy S23 series camera layout has stayed the same since the Galaxy S21 series in order to foster a unique design identity.

Meanwhile, the external part of the camera is a glossy metal while the internal parts have been processed with smooth hairlines to convey the camera’s powerful performance. The design of the inner elements, including the form, texture, and color, is inspired by traditional camera lenses.

Colors are inspired by nature

The Galaxy S23 series comes in four colors that are based on a concept Samsung calls “Shades of Nature”. The Green shade is reminiscent of a tranquil forest while Phantom Black embodies the silent strength of nature, and the bright Cream shade is warming to look at while Lavender captures the energetic nature of everyday life.

Besides, the company developed four additional colors under the concept of “Shades in Dream”. Exclusively available on Samsung.com, the Lime, Skyblue, Red, and Graphite provide online customers with some upbeat and futuristic shades.

You can read the entire design story at Samsung Newsroom.

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