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Samsung disclosed, 2nd May 2022 update fixes two severe Galaxy S22 Ultra issues

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Earlier, Samsung started bringing the 2nd May 2022 update to the Galaxy S22 series devices in South Korea, which includes the latest Android security patches. Going ahead, Samsung just confirmed that the new May 2022 security update package includes fixes for two severe Galaxy S22 issues that were reported last month.

According to a Samsung community moderator, the Galaxy S22 May 2022 update that bears firmware version ending VE4 includes major fixes for two issues that were recently announced as an easy fix, as well as increases the security patch level.

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Samsung disclosed that the Galaxy S22 Ultra users reported having suddenly disconnecting issues with S Pen in certain scenarios. In order to fix this issue, the company has also shared a quick fix with the Galaxy S22 Ultra users which you can check below.

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Galaxy S22 Ultra S Pen suddenly disconnects

This may occur if the Near Device/Physical Activity access permission settings of the S Pen Air Command app are reset on Android 12 OS. Please do one of the following to fix it.

Action method

If you see the S Pen disconnected notification in the notification window after removing and reinserting the S Pen. Select the S Pen disconnected notification in the notification window, and then reconnect the S Pen by allowing the Air Command’s Nearby Device item permission to do it.

  • Notification window → Select S Pen disconnected notification → Allow permission

Select Reset S Pen in your phone’s settings, then allow permission and connect again.

  • Settings → Useful Features → S Pen → Air Actions → More (three vertical dots) → Reset S Pen → Allow permission and reconnect

Intermittent video recording

After installing the first May 2022 security update, some Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 series users reported that they are having issues with intermittent video recording while using the camera or third-party app. Samsung later acknowledged that the issue happened due to compatibility issues with recently released firmware.

If video recording does not work properly, restart your phone. How to restart? Just swipe down the top bar > Power icon > Power off or restart.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 gets March 2023 security update in the US

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March 2023 security update is now rolling out for Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphones in the US. The latest update installs an Android patch to enhance security.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 smartphones already received March 2023 update in selected European countries such as Germany. Now, the update is available for carrier-unlocked Galaxy S20 variants in the US and the company will expand this update soon for locked ones.

The latest update for Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphones in the US can be identified via One UI build versions G981U1UES3HWB5, G986U1UES3HWB5, and G988U1UES3HWB5 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy S20 March 2023 update US

March 2023 security Update Detail:

Samsung’s March 2023 security patch brings Google patches that are mentioned in the Android security bulletin. For your Galaxy S20, there are a number of common vulnerability exposures mentioned in the document, including:

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

Not that all, but the firmware also comes with 23 SVE (Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures). With both CVE and SVE items, the company ensures the best possible security on Galaxy devices.

How to Update:

First of all, visit your system Settings, now scroll down the tap the Software update tab. From here, you have to hit the Download and install button so your smartphone can connect to Samsung’s software server and detect a new build online. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.

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Carrier-unlocked Samsung Galaxy S23 grabs March 2023 update

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Samsung Galaxy S23 March 2023 Update US

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.

Samsung Galaxy S23 March 2023 Update US

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.

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

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Samsung brings March 2023 update for Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 in Europe

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Samsung Fold Flip 3 March 2023 update

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.

Samsung Fold Flip 3 March 2023 update

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.

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