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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 receives October 2024 in the US
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 arrived back in 2020. The device arrived with Android 10. Later, the device grabbed three more major updates in the form of Android updates, and with Android 13, it has reached the limit but is still eligible to get some other updates, like now it is getting the October 2024 patch
The October 2024 patch is live for locked Galaxy Note 20 devices
Samsung initially introduced the October 2024 security patch to the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra series devices in Europe. Now, the device is starting to get the update in the US. More specifically, the update comes with firmware version numbers N981USQSAHXJ1 and N986USQSAHXJ1, respectively.
October 2024 update details
According to the official documentation, more than 40 patches are included from Google and Samsung. More specifically, Google has included 30 patches that will improve the security of the devices on the Android OS level. Samsung has also introduced some extra patches to improve the device’s security.
Moreover, the update may bring more internal changes, enhancing the devices’ performance and stability. So you should go for the latest update.
If you use the devices mentioned above in the European region, you should receive new update notifications. If you don’t receive any notifications, you can check the update via system settings. As Samsung provides updates in phases, it may take time for the update to reach your device.
With the latest update, the company will provide some new device changes to improve security. The update may also improve some fixes to improve the devices’ workings.
If you use the Galaxy Note 20 series device in South Korea, you can check for updates in the software update menu from the system settings. In case the update doesn’t bring any new updates, then you can check the latest update
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.