Software
US Carrier-unlocked Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup receiving the August 2024 security update
Samsung is on a full roll to dispatch the latest August 2024 security update to all of its eligible smartphones and tablets, while in this series Samsung has already covered plenty of Galaxy devices and is still continuing the same update-releasing process gradually. On that note, the Samsung Galaxy S22 series is getting an August 2024 security update in the US.
The Galaxy devices are gradually receiving the latest August 2024 security update, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 series is also getting the update again in the US, but this time it’s for carrier-unlocked models.
The update for the carrier-unlocked Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup comes with their respective detectable build numbers, which are stated below:
- Galaxy S22-S901U1UES6EXG8
- Galaxy S22+ S906U1UES6EXG8
- Galaxy S22 Ultra (S908U1UES6EXG8
Meanwhile, the August 2024 security update significantly brings several key improvements to the device’s security that help to offer a more safe and secure environment to the users while also making the device better enough to deal with various external threats.
In addition, the update further adds some relevant enhancements to the device’s overall functionality along with other stabilizations and performance optimizations, which in turn provide more stable and optimized software performance to the users.
Software
Samsung brings new option to attend calls with One UI 6.1.1
Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 6.1.1 update for the Galaxy S24 devices. As expected, several new Galaxy AI features arrived for the device, which was previously exclusively available for the Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 6 foldable. Now, after installing the update, some users have reported the availability of the new call attend feature.
Users can now attend calls by tapping the answer icon
Samsung has introduced several new features to make using several functionalities more convenient, with the help of Galaxy AI, Samsung Health, and more. Now, the calling menu function has received a new change, where users can change the way to pick up a call from swipe to tap.
According to an X user, Samsung Galaxy S24 users can now customize the calling option from swipe to tap by going to the Answering and Ending Calls section under call settings.
However, users haven’t had any issues with the swipe-up to attend call feature, but the tapping function will add more customization to the call interface.
Apart from this, Galaxy S24 users who installed the One UI 6.1.1 update can now set the speaker as default, which gives the user to manage the device speaker on speaker when there’s no headset or Bluetooth device connected
Apps
Samsung Theme Park update bring customizable app icons functionality
Samsung carefully rolls out new updates for its Galaxy devices to introduce new features and changes. To do that, the company doesn’t depend solely on major software updates; it also brings changes with new app updates. For example, now, Theme Park is getting a new update.
Good Lock Theme Park update
Samsung has rolled out a new update for Theme Park with the version number 1.1.00.21. With the latest update, the company has brought some changes, such as a new function to customize app icons.
Users will get new customization features to decorate the device with the latest updates. Along with this, the latest update also brings some internal changes to enhance the working of the functionalities for the users. So, if you have any issues while using the application, you should check for the latest update.
To install the latest update, you just need to go to the Galaxy store and search for Theme Park; if a new update is available, tap the update button. In case you don’t receive any update on your device, you can also check the update from the external sources
Software
One UI 6.1.1 is live for Galaxy S24 in more carriers
Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 6.1.1 update for the Galaxy S24 series devices. The company has already introduced the update in several regions, including the US, and now it is expanding into more carriers within the US.
More Galaxy S24 locked units One UI 6.1.1 update
Yesterday, Samsung introduced the One UI 6.1.1 update to the locked units of the Galaxy S24 series devices bound to the ATT network. With the latest developments, the device is getting updates on Verizon, Spectrum Mobile, and Comcast.
Users who own the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra in the US can identify the latest update by the firmware versions S921USQU3AXH7, S926USQU3AXH7, and S928USQU3AXH7, respectively. The update is coming with the older security patch in August 2024.
The One UI 6.1.1 update has brought many new features for the Galaxy S24, which enhance the overall performance and make using the device’s different functionalities more convenient.
In a nutshell, several new Galaxy AI features have been introduced to provide an edge in productivity. Several non-AI devices have also arrived, like Samsung Health, Smart Select, easier file copying and sharing, and many more. In conclusion, you should check out the latest update to take advantage of all the new features.