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Galaxy S20 at T-Mobile getting August 2022 security patch in the US
On February 11, 2020, Samsung launched its new Galaxy S flagship series, consisting of three handsets – Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20. These devices came with Android 10-based One UI 2.1 out of the box and become the first to get the Android 11 Beta and Stable update last year.
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Last month, Samsung upgraded the Galaxy S20 series devices to the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 operating system. Apart from big software updates, these devices are also eligible for new security patch updates on a monthly basis until 2024, thanks to the new Samsung update policy.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Latest Update
[September 14, 2022]
T-Mobile locked Galaxy S20 series smartphones are receiving the August 2022 security patch update in the US. It can be identified via PDA version numbers G981USQU3FVH1, G986USQU3FVH1 and G988USQU3FVH1 for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus and Galaxy S20 Ultra, respectively.
[September 03, 2022]
Samsung is releasing the second August 2022 security update for Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra in Germany. The update brings system stability and security improvements to enhance user experience.
In addition to this, this update also upgrades some stock apps including Samsung Notes, Internet, Health, SmartThings, Members, Wallet, Smart Switch, Calculator, and Voice recorder.
Updated Versions
- G980FXXUEFVH3 – Galaxy S20
- G985FXXUEFVH3 – Galaxy S20+
- G988FXXUEFVH3 – Galaxy S20 Ultra
Installation Package Size:
- 200MB approx.
Samsung Galaxy S20 2nd Aug 2022 update – Europe #Samsung #GalaxyS20 pic.twitter.com/A4KbiExiIm
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) September 3, 2022
July 19, 2022
Samsung is expanding the July 2022 Android security patch update in India. The update comes with improvements for system security and stability while fixing the common issues that affect users’ experience.
The update holds the One UI build version G980BXXSEFVF4, G985BXXSEFVF4, and G988BXXSEFVF4 for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra respectively.
Samsung Galaxy S20 July 2022 update – India #Samsung #GalaxyS20 pic.twitter.com/NB7cebLMaO
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) July 19, 2022
June 30, 2022
The carrier-unlocked models of the Samsung Galaxy S20 trio is getting the June 2022 Android security patch update in the US.
The update comes with 60 privacy and security-realted issues and exploits to improve the overall device’s performance and maintain users’ experience.
You can identify it through One UI build version G980U1UES2FVE5, G985U1UES2FVE5, and G988U1UES2FVE5 for S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra in the US.
If you want to manually check for the latest update, head to your device Settings, tap on Software updates, and finally hit the Download and install button.
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June 29, 2022
The Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone users are now receiving the June 2022 Android security patch update in the Indian market.
The update installs June 2022 patch with fixes for over 60 bugs and issues in order to provide you with a better overall user experience and stable software system.
June 27, 2022
Samsung Galaxy S20 carrier-locked models are getting June 2022 security update in the US. It improves system security by installing the latest patch.
The latest update fixes a bunch of privacy and security-related issues and exploits in order to enhance the overall device’s performance.
Updated Software Version
- Galaxy S20 – G980USQU2FV1
- Galaxy S20+ – G985USQU2FV1
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988USQU2FV1
June 21, 2022
Samsung is releasing the June 2022 Android security patch update for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone users in India.
This update installs improvements for system security and stability alongside boosting the overall device’s performance to provide users with seamless performance.
Software versions:
- Galaxy S20 – G980FXXSEFVE6
- Galaxy S20+ – G985BXXUEFVDB
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988BXXUEFVDB
May 26, 2022
Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra smartphone owners are getting the May 2022 Android security patch update in UAE. This update upgrades 9 stock apps to boost the phone’s performance in every aspect.
Additionally, the update also aims at improving the security and stability of the system to main the users’ experience.
Software versions:
- Galaxy S20 – G981BXXUEFVDB
- Galaxy S20+ – G986BXXUEFVDB
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988BXXUEFVDB
Samsung Galaxy S20 May 2022 update – UAE #Samsung #GalaxyS20 pic.twitter.com/PWxOoanHA0
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) May 26, 2022
May 04, 2022
May 2022 security patch – Europe
Samsung May 2022 Android security patch update is rolling out to the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra smartphone users in Germany. It comes with 7 Critical, 23 High, and 3 Moderate levels of CVEs to boost the overall device functionality.
Update versions:
- Galaxy S20 – G981BXXUEFVDB
- Galaxy S20+ – G986BXXUEFVDB
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988BXXUEFVDB
May 02, 2022
April 2022 security patch – Brazil, Europe, and India
Samsung Galaxy S20 April 2022 security update is rolling out in Brazil and Europe. This update comes with better system security and stability alongside bringing fixes for 88 privacy-related vulnerabilities to enhance the overall device performance. Read the full story here.
Along with this, the company is also releasing April 2022 security update for Galaxy S20 LTE in India. It carries the One UI build version G985FXXSDFVC9. Read more here.
March 06, 2022
February 2022 security patch – US [Carrier Locked]
Samsung is now expanding its February 2022 security patch to the carrier-locked Galaxy S20 series smartphone in the US.
Identified via PDA release number EVB3, the update enhances overall system security and stability. It might also bring new updates to stock applications.
The update is rolling out by various carriers including AT&T, Bluegrass Cellular, Cellular South, Comcast, Sprint, Verizon, and Xfinity Mobile.
February 21, 2022
February 2022 security patch – US
Samsung is now expanding its February 2022 security patch update to more Galaxy S20 series smartphone users in the US.
In the latest development, the company has started to rollout the February 2022 security patches to the T-Mobile and Sprint carrier-branded Galaxy S20 units in the US.
- Galaxy S20 – G981USQS2EVB3
- Galaxy S20+ – G986USQS2EVB3
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988USQS2EVB3
January 30, 2022
February 2022 security patch – India
Samsung started rolling out the February 2022 security patch to the Galaxy S20 series smartphone models in the Indian market.
A Galaxy S20+ owner confirmed the arrival of the February 2022 security patch by sharing the screenshot after installing the latest OTA.
- Galaxy S20
- G980FXXUDEVA9
- Galaxy S20+
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- G985FXXUDEVA9
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- Galaxy S20 Ultra
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- G988BXXUDEVA9
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Samsung Galaxy S20 February 2022 update – India #Samsung #GalaxyS20 pic.twitter.com/y2PV7MhwUT
— Samsung One UI Updates (@SamsonUpdate) January 31, 2022
November 08
November 2021 Security Patch – India
The Galaxy S20 series smartphones now receiving the November 2021 security patch in India through new firmware updates. This update brings fixes for a lot of CVEs and SVEs from Google and Samsung.
Software Versions
- Galaxy S20 – G980FXXSCDUJ5
- Galaxy S20 Plus – G985FXXSCDUJ5
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988BXXSCDUJ5
October 31
November 2021 Security Patch – GermanySamsung is already rolling out the November 2021 security patch update for the last year’s Galaxy S20 flagship lineup in Europe (Germany). Read more here
October 14
October 2021 Security PatchThe Galaxy S20 series devices had already received the October 2021 security patch update in South Korea and Europe.
Now, the company is releasing the latest security improvements to the devices without carrier bounding in the US [Source].
The update can be identified via PDA version numbers:
- Galaxy S20 – G981U1UES2DUI5
- Galaxy S20+ – G986U1UES2DUI5
- Galaxy S20 Ultra – G988U1UES2DUI5
Tip
You can check the latest security patch content on the official Samsung security update page and eligibility on the scope page.
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.
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:
- Critical – 5
- High – 35
- Moderate – 0
- Already fixed – 4
- 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.
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.