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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy A16 5G Release Dates Tipped
Samsung is setting up to debut its two new affordable devices, the Galaxy S24 FE and the Galaxy A16 5G. A new report suggests a launch date for both devices.
For so long, Samsung Galaxy S24 FE’s leaks have been blown in the market regarding specs. Now a new report is suggesting the launching date of this upcoming FE variant and the Galaxy A16 5G.
Earlier this year, Samsung debuted the Galaxy S24 series. Now it is looking forward to releasing its affordable version,the Galaxy S24 FE. On the other side, it is also gearing up to release the Galaxy A16 5G as the successor to the Galaxy A15.
If the report is to be believed, Samsung will launch the Galaxy S24 FE in October and the Galaxy A16 in December this year.
It has already been reported that the brand could power the Galaxy S24 FE with its in-house Exynos 2400 chipset. It will feature a 6.7-inch display with 120 Hz and 1900 nits of peak brightness. It could be equipped with a camera module similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and have some AI-powered photography features.
It is reported that the forthcoming Galaxy A16 5G will adopt a Key Island design. The key specs of the devices have also been revealed through pre-launch certifications. The brand launched its predecessor, the Galaxy A15, in December 2023. Following the previous release, it seems that this report will come true: the Galaxy A16 5G will be on the floor in December.
However, Samsung has not announced the release date or any specs for both devices. It remains to be seen whether this report will come true.
Last month, Samsung introduced the latest smartphone in the affordable range, the Galaxy S24 FE. Now the device is available all over the market, and with the latest information, it is starting its long software update journey with the October 2024 security patch.
Galaxy S24 FE gets October 2024 patch in Europe and Asia
the October Samsung has initiated the software update program for the Galaxy S24 FE with the October 2024 patch. It comes with the same changelog, which doesn’t bring any significant changes for the devices. The update for the device is coming with the firmware version number S721BXXS2AXI5.
However, a security patch update is expected to bring some internal improvements for the devices, which will improve the overall all of the new changes for the enhancement of the new changes for the devices.
As of now, the company hasn’t released the official SMR page for the October 2024 patch, so currently there is no information available about the update. For starters, with the SMR page update, the company discloses the detailed information about the patch and how it will improve the overall security by eradicating different functionalities.
If you are using the Galaxy S24 FE device in Europe, then you should start getting update notifications, but if you don’t receive any update yet, then you can check the latest update by system settings.
Last month, Samsung rolled out the September 2024 security patch update for the Galaxy A25 5G. Now with the latest development, the device is starting to get the same update in Asian countries.
Galaxy A25 5G getting September 2024 patch
Samsung is rolling out the Galaxy A25 5G, which is getting a September 2024 update in Asia. More specifically, the update is getting a new update with the firmware version number A256EXXS5BXI1.
According to the documentation, the September 2024 patch has brought more than 60 patches, and Google has introduced 46 patches to fix the different vulnerabilities of the Android OS. Along with this, Samsung has also added 23 more patches, which exclusively enhance the overall performance and stability of the devices.
Furthermore, if you are experiencing any issues while using the device, you should also check for the latest update, which may include fixes for the specific issues.
If you are using the Galaxy A25 5G device in Thailand, then you should start getting new notifications, which will redirect you to the software update menu. If you haven’t received any update yet, you can also check the update manually by going to the system settings.
Galaxy A25 update
Samsung has introduced the Galaxy A25 back in 2023. The device came with Android 14, and recently it has received the latest major update as One UI 6.1. Now, following the software policy, it is expected to get more software updates in the coming days.
Samsung concluded the SDC (Samsung Developer Conference) yesterday. In this event, Samsung has disclosed several future plans, like integrating the Galaxy AI with all the Galaxy products under the tagline AI for all.
Along with this, the company has also shared that it will release the One UI 7 stable update next year. But now, according to the new report, it is expected that we will get the next major update in a very short time.
According to the reliable tipster, Ice Universe, the One UI 7 will be available for testing for the Galaxy S24 series, and then in January, the Galaxy S25 series will be the first to bring the One UI 7.1, and with that, the One UI 7.0 trend could be stopped.
Samsung software strategy could be fully changed with One UI 7
If the tipster reports become true, then it is expected, and it is safe to say that this could be the turning point in the software strategy. For context, until now the One UI major update follows this timeline, where initially the beta releases for the year’s latest Galaxy S series device, then following it, more devices get the beta updates, and then after testing, it brings the stable version to the eligible device from the flagship to the entry-level devices.
Now following the report, it is expected that the company will apply the update timeline similar to the iOS, where initially Samsung will bring the major software update with the year’s latest device, and at the same time the company will provide the beta update in the coming days.