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Samsung releases Galaxy A52s Maintenance mode, January 2023 patch in Europe
Samsung Galaxy A52s smartphone users living in Europe have begun collecting a new software update that installs January 2023 Android security patch as well as a new Maintenance mode feature.
This update further addresses around six dozen privacy and security-related issues to boost the overall device functionality. As per the official support page, these fixes include 52 CVEs which are a part of Google’s Android OS, and 20 SVEs from Samsung’s One UI software.
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Maintenance mode:
Samsung introduced the Maintenance mode feature with its One UI 5.0 and it’s now only reaching Galaxy A52s users. This feature helps protect your privacy when someone else is using your phone, such as when you send it in for repairs.
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It prevents your pictures, messages, accounts, and other personal data from being accessed when you are not around your phone. When turned on, it automatically switches your phone to a new guest user account that doesn’t have access to any of your data.
Software version:
Samsung is rolling out the Maintenance mode and January 2023 security patch software update for Galaxy A52s users with One UI build version A528BXXU1DWA4 in Europe.
Galaxy A52s One UI 5.1 is being ready:
Samsung will introduce the new One UI 5.1 software for Galaxy smartphones on February 1. Ahead of this, the company has internally started testing the new version so that users don’t face any instability when it gets official, and the Galaxy A52s is one of them.
CheckFirm app has recently detected the new A528BXXU2EWA6 firmware for Galaxy A52s smartphone which is One UI 5.1 based on Android 13. It suggets that the company should not take much time to release the update after the first introduction with Galaxy S23 next week.
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