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Samsung Galaxy S21 One UI 5.0 (Android 13) update reaches Korea
On November 7, Samsung started dispatching the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 stable update for Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra smartphone users in Europe and now the company is expanding this update in South Korea.
This update comes with lots of new features, changes, improvements, customization options, better privacy, and a clearer user interface. As per the official changelog, it brings three new Settings menus: Connected devices, Modes and routines, and Security and privacy, which lets you manage all the related settings in one place.
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The update further brings 16 color palette options to provide you more control over your phone’s theme as well as extend the dynamic theming to more app icons. It further brings a new Bixby Text Call feature that allows users to answer phone calls simply by typing a message.
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There are various Lock Screen customization options that the company has taken from Good Lock so that you can easily personalize your lock screen, the new Stack Widgets feature that lets you drag and drop widgets on top of each other, Smart suggestions widgets, and others.
Another intelligent feature is Extract text from images which allows you to easily copy text from any picture, screenshot, or banner and paste it to notes, messages or documents. At the same time, there are new multitasking capabilities so that you can simply swipe your phone’s screen to open apps on a split screen or pop-up window.
Furthermore, the Camera app is also getting so many new improvements and features like Picture Watermark, Historogram, and others. The RAM Plus is getting the ability to be disabled, My Files is getting easy searches, and Good Lock is getting new modules. There’s much more to know about the update.
Samsung Galaxy S21 One UI 5.0/Android 13 update Korea #Samsung #GalaxyS21 #OneUI5 #Android13 pic.twitter.com/hYEZ8cniBl
— Samsung One UI Software Updates (@SamsungSWUpdate) November 9, 2022
The software versions are as follows:
- Galaxy S21: G991NKSU3DVJC
- Galaxy S21+: G996NKSU3DVJC
- Galaxy S21 Ultra: G998NKSU3DVJC
How to update:
You don’t need to put any extra effort while downloading the stable One UI 5.0 update on your Samsung Galaxy S21 in Korea. Just go to your phone’s Settings and Enter the Software update section. Tap the Download and install option and fetch the update on your device.
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.
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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.