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Samsung expands September 2024 security patch for Galaxy S21

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Samsung is gradually rolling out the September 2024 security patch to more devices and bringing the update to more units of the already received devices. Like new, the Galaxy S21 started getting the September 2024 update in the Middle East.

September 2024 security patch expands to Galaxy S21 in the Middle East

The September 2024 security patch expands to the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra with firmware versions G991BXXSCGXH7, G996BXXSCGXH7, and G998BXXSCGXH7, respectively. The latest update is a standard software package of 255.28 MB, which indicates that it doesn’t bring any significant changes for the devices.

What is the September 2024 patch?

The September 2024 security patch is the latest security patch, which is only expected to bring new changes for the devices. According to the official documentation, more than 60 fixes will fix the different functionalities.

Along with this, if you are getting any issues while using the device’s different functionalities, then you should go for the latest update, which can improve the overall performance of the devices.

If you are using the Galaxy S21 series devices in the Middle East, then you can now update the device to the latest version by simply following the given steps: First open the software update menu; now tap on the download and install update; here if a new update is available, then tap on the download button.

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Samsung Health monitor to be discontinued for these Galaxy devices

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Samsung has officially announced that it will discontinue the Samsung Health monitor for Galaxy devices running on Android 9 to Android 11. Let’s explore more

Samsung Health monitor support end from December 23

Samsung has officially notified that it will discontinue the software support for the Samsung Health Monitor from December 23. According to the information, the Samsung health monitor new version 1.4.1 will support Android OS 9.0; support for 10.0 and 11.0 will be discontinued.

However, it doesn’t mean that the older version users will not get the functionality of the app. But it will be limited to ending the software support for the app for the respective Android version.

So Samsung has recommended its users update their phones to the latest version before the deadline to enjoy the services without any interruptions.

Samsung Health monitor features

There are many new features that will provide several new changes for the devices; let’s explore them more. Basically works along with the integration of the ECG function that lies within the Health Monitor app that allows users to receive notifications of their atrial fibrillation (Afib) or sinus rhythm while also calculating the heart rate rhythms. 

As the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are Wear OS-based Galaxy smartwatches, it’s also expected that all the newer smartwatches launched after the Galaxy Watch 4 will probably get the new irregular heart rhythm notification feature soon in future updates. 

Moreover, you can easily activate the new irregular heart rhythm notification feature under the ECG tab in the Samsung Health Monitor app. To enjoy all these features, you should keep the app up to date.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim will follow Ultra camera specs

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Samsung has already jumped into the slim phones segment with the Galaxy Z Fold SE, which is released in limited regions, including China and South Korea. According to several rumors, the company is planning to introduce the Slim variant of the Galaxy S25 next year.

Galaxy S25 Slim will also adopt a 200MP camera

Similarly, like the Galaxy Z Fold SE was introduced with the 200MP camera, the Galaxy S25 Slim is also reportedly going to be equipped with the same camera that will also be available in the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

According to the report, a new module number SM-S937U was spotted in the IMEI date labels. It is further said to be the Galaxy S25 slime, which is expected to arrive with higher specifications.

Additionally, a popular Ice Universe claimed that the Galaxy S25 Slim exists and has an “Ultra” camera. However, this may cause confusion among users if the full setup will be exactly the same as the Galaxy S25 Ultra or if it is talking about just the primary camera.

It goes with the similar Galaxy Z Fold SE camera setup, so it may bring a 12 MP ultra wide camera and a 10 MP telephoto camera. Meanwhile, for the selfie camera, it may introduce a 12 MP front camera.

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Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 get November 2024 security patch on more carriers

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Earlier today, Samsung rolled out the November 2024 security patch for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 devices in the US. The update was spotted for the Verizon locked now it is expanding to more carriers.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 spotted getting a November 2024 security patch update are now available with the firmware versions F936USQS7GXJA and F721USQS7GXJA, respectively.

Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 November 2024 update: what’s new

With the latest update, the company will provide several new enhancements internally, which will improve the overall security of the devices. The update is currently spotted on the Verizon network and is expected to be available in more countries in the coming days.

According to the official documentation, there are more than 50 fixes done with the latest update. More specifically, there are 38 patches added by Google to enhance the security on the Android level. Additionally, there are 13 patches exclusively added by Samsung that will improve the working of the devices.

Along with this, the update may also include some other new changes that may elevate the performance of the devices while fixing their working. So if you are getting any issues while using the device, then you should definitely go for the latest update

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