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Samsung continues to release new updates for Galaxy devices left, right, and center. On one hand, it is pushing Android 14 to eligible models. On the other hand, it is rolling out the December security patch to devices that aren’t eligible for the new Android version or have already been updated. The Galaxy Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Z Fold 2 are now receiving the latest security update.
Galaxy S21 and recent foldables pick up Samsung’s December update
Samsung’s Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra are currently picking up the December security update in Europe. The new firmware build number for the 2021 flagship trio is G99*BXXS9FWKB. The update brings this month’s security fixes and nothing more, the official changelog confirms. The company will release the new SMR (Security Maintenance Release) for the phones in more markets, including the US, in the coming weeks.
The latest security patch for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is available more widely. Samsung is rolling out the update in Asia and Europe with the build number F946BXXS1BWKI. A global rollout should follow soon. Once again, the update is all about the December SMR. There aren’t any new features or functional improvements in tow. These devices recently received Android 14-based One UI 6.0 with tons of goodies, so that isn’t surprising.
It is the same story for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 as well. Samsung is pushing the latest security fixes to this year’s clamshell foldable in Europe and Asia. The update comes with the build number F731BXXS1BWKI. Like the Fold model, the new Flip isn’t getting any additional goodies. The Korean behemoth will push the December SMR to the foldable in more markets over the next few days.
The December security update is also rolling out widely to the Galaxy Z Fold 2. The aging foldable, which isn’t eligible for Android 14, recently picked up the latest SMR in the US. It is now receiving the new security patch in international markets, including in Europe, Asia, and Africa. The updated firmware version for the 2020 foldable phone is F916BXXS5KWK1. As you might expect, it isn’t getting anything more than this month’s security fixes.
Samsung’s latest security release patches over 60 vulnerabilities
The December SMR for Samsung Galaxy devices is a pretty big one. The Korean firm is pushing fixes for more than 60 vulnerabilities, including at least seven critical security issues. These patches will be available to more Galaxy phones and tablets over the next few weeks. As usual, you can check for updates from the Settings app on your Samsung device.