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Samsung delivered the August 2024 security update to these Galaxy devices so far
Samsung is working on improving the user’s experience by providing the latest software updates to its Galaxy ecosystem; meanwhile, August is considered the most important month for the Galaxy audience due to the hype created for the One UI 7 beta and One UI 6.1.1 builds, which got delayed for some reasons.
Samsung August 2024 Security Update Currently Available for These Galaxy Devices
In the meantime, Samsung is thrilled to dispatch the latest August 2024 security update, while here are the devices that have already received the update so far.
Soon after releasing the details of the August 2024 Android security bulletin, the brand sped up the process of offering the August 2024 security update to its Galaxy devices. Considering that, the Samsung Galaxy M55 became the first one to gain this latest security update in India.
Significantly, the newest August 2024 Android security bulletin comes with plenty of fixes for the security-related vulnerabilities from Google and Samsung, with 34 high-level CVEs, along with one critical and two CVEs that are not applicable for Samsung models.
In addition to Google security patches, Samsung has also provided 14 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) while also including the Galaxy device’s security along with CVEs related to Knox Services, Galaxy Watches, Telephony System Services, and more.
To that note, here are the Galaxy devices that have received the latest August 2024 security update so far:
- Samsung Galaxy S24
- Samsung Galaxy S24+
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S23
- Samsung Galaxy S23+
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S22
- Samsung Galaxy S22+
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S21
- Samsung Galaxy S21+
- Samsung Galaxy S21
- Samsung Galaxy S20
- Samsung Galaxy S20+
- Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A52
- Samsung Galaxy A52s
- Samsung Galaxy F55
- Samsung Galaxy M55
- Samsung Galaxy XCover7
Samsung Health offers many utility services, which provide the convenience of measuring health-related features. To provide improvements, the company frequently provides new updates. Now, with the latest update, it may bring some fixes for the recently released features.
Samsung Health update makes the Application more stable
Samsung has rolled out a new update for the Samsung Health application; the latest update is coming with version 6.28.2.003. Let’s explore more about it.
However, with the latest update, it comes with the older changelog, which says “new barcode food scanner functionality arrived for limited countries; now it supports the medication feature in more countries, including India and South Korea. The personal health record management feature is also added, making it easier to manage the health.
So there is no clue what’s new coming with the latest update, but it is expected that the update may surely bring more stability for the newly arrived feature and make more enhancements. If you want to install the latest update, then you can check it from the Galaxy Store on your device. The Application is not limited to the Galaxy devices so other user can update it from the Google Play store.
Yesterday, Samsung released the November 2024 security patch for the Galaxy Tab S10 series devices in Europe, but it was limited to the 5G variants. Now, with the latest development, it is available for the Wi-Fi variants.
Galaxy Tab S10 Wi-Fi getting November 2024 patch
Samsung has rolled out the November 2024 patch for the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra devices with the firmware version number X820XXS2AXJ7 and X920XXS2AXJ7, respectively. The latest update has brought new improvements to the auto blocker with security enhancements.
Auto blocker gets improved
Along with this, the update will also bring new enhancements for the auto blocker. As per the changelog, USB devices will not be allowed to connect to this device after the update except when charging.
If you are using the Galaxy Tab S10+ or Tab S10 Ultra Wi-Fi in Europe, you should start receiving new updates from the system settings. Don’t worry if the update hasn’t arrived on your device yet; it may be available for you in the next few hours
Samsung offers several new changes, which will provide features in the form of different apps. The company is expected to provide some new changes. Parental controls are one of them, and they provide functions to prevent managing your child’s account.
One UI 7 Parental controls update
Samsung has rolled out a new update for the Parent Controls app with firmware version 2.4.80.4. No new feature has been mentioned in the changelog. However, the company is expected to ensure compatibility with the application for One UI 7.
How to install
The latest update of Parent Control is now available for download. Users who own Galaxy devices running on Android 8 or above can download the update from the Galaxy store. Alternatively, you can also check the updates from external sources.
Parental control features
Samsung Parental Control offers several features that help you control your child’s Samsung account. You can easily take action via your device to restrict any of the functionality of the child’s device and monitor the activity online.