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September 2024 update is live in Canada for these Galaxy devices
Samsung is now rolling out the September 2024 security patch to several Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy S20 FE, and Galaxy A54. If you are using any of the devices, then you should check for the latest update to ensure the safety of your device.
September 2024 security patch: what’s new?
The September 2024 security update is live in Canada for multiple devices. For starters, it is a normal security patch that doesn’t bring any major changes, which you can check visually, but at the same time it will ensure enhancements of the security of the devices.
Users who own the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra series devices can identify the latest update by the firmware version numbers G991WVLSCGXH1, G996WVLSCGXH1, and G998WVLSCGXH, respectively.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy A54 are getting new updates with the firmware versions G781WVLSGHXH1 and A546WVLS8CXH3, respectively.
According to the official documentation, the September 2024 security patch has brought more than 60 patches, and Google has introduced 46 patches to enhance the system security of the Android OS. Meanwhile, the Korean giant is also including 23 more exclusive patches to improve the overall performance and changes.
Along with this, the update is also expected to bring some more new features that are taken through the One UI 6.1.1, as these devices are not likely to be eligible to get the dedicated update.
If you are using any of the above-mentioned regions, then you should check for the latest update from the system settings. The user can either update the device manually or, if they received the notification, just tap on it to get the update notification.
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.