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Samsung October 2024 security patch fix more than 40 vulnerabilities
Samsung frequently rolls out new security updates for Galaxy devices in the form of patches, which protect the devices against external threats. Now, in the October 2024 patch, the company has brought more than 40 patches. Let’s explore them all.
According to the official documentation, Google has added more than 30 patches; more specifically, two critical patches have arrived, and 28 more patches are marked as high. Samsung has also added 12 more patches exclusive to the devices.
Samsung introduces 12 more patches with October 2024 security
Samsung introduced 12 extra patches with the October 2024 security patch for its Galaxy devices, including changes made in different functionalities, but as it is a mini functionality. Along with this, several application vulnerabilities were fixed, including Sound Assistant, Samsung Internet, and Samsung Video Player.
Samsung make changes to the security patch-eligible list
Along with providing the details of the October 2024 security patch, Samsung has removed some devices from the security update list, including the Galaxy Tab A7 and Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G. Apart from these, the Galaxy A52s 5G frequency changed from a Monthly to a Quarterly security patch.
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Don’t be confused: Galaxy S25 series is exclusively available with snapdragon
Samsung will announce its next flagship premium device early next year. This time the company provides some new features for the Galaxy devices. It is expected to bring all the latest specifications for the devices; some of us already know several things about the Galaxy S25, but currently, users are getting confused about the processor about whether it will get a Snapdragon 8 Elite or an Exynos 2500.
Galaxy S25 with Exynos 2500: It is just a test
In the latest information (via tipster), a Samsung Galaxy S25 device was spotted testing on the Geekbench, where it clearly shows that the device is running on the Exynos 2500. Due to this report, the user has gotten confused.
But the same tipster is now claiming that that was just a testing of the device with the dedicated processor and reassured that all three models of the Galaxy S25 will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
As far as the availability of the device is concerned, it is expected that Samsung could introduce its next flagship S series device in early January of next year. The company will surely use the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and as usual, the SoC will be rebuilt and useful for the Galaxy devices exclusively.
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Samsung to bring Galaxy Z Flip FE in affordable pricing
Samsung was the first smartphone brand to introduce the foldable phone concept to the public. Since the first Galaxy Fold to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 or Flip 6 release, the Korean giant has shown exponential growth in the development of the devices.
At the same time, it has increased the pricing of the foldable, which makes it available to limited users. But next year, the story could be with the Galaxy Z Flip FE.
Galaxy Z Flip FE will provide flip devices at a cheaper price
According to the reports (via), Samsung executives have told investors and journalists during its earnings call that it wants to lower the entry barrier so that more customers can buy foldable phones at lower costs.
However, the company hasn’t given any name about the device or any clear availability of the devices. Still, we can assume that if the company wants to bring a foldable device in an affordable range, it will probably introduce the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE version.
Apart from that, a Samsung executive also confirmed that Samsung is working on even newer form factors to bring a more powerful and innovative version; this all aims to enhance the experience of foldable devices
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Galaxy S25: First flagship device with seamless update functionality
From the beginning, Samsung has followed the software update strategy. For your information, with the old update functionality, the device could not be used during the update installation, but now, with the seamless update, users can use the devices at the same time.
Galaxy S25 will be the first flagship device to feature a seamless update
Technically, the Galaxy S25 will not be the first Galaxy device to be equipped with a seamless update. The company initially rolled out a seamless update for the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 devices. Now, the company is starting to expand the seamless update to the Galaxy S series.
According to the tipster (@chunvn8888), Samsung will introduce the seamless update to the Galaxy S25, which will benefit the devices. Let’s explore more.
How is the Seamless update beneficial?
Seamless update Functionality provides users with freedom while updating their devices. The main benefit of this function is that the user can use the device during the software update process. Along with this, in case your device fails to get the update installation, then it will not get stuck in the boot loop and will automatically shift to the previous software