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Verizon brings October 2024 security patch to multiple devices
Samsung is actively expanding the October 2024 security patch to the eligible devices. Earlier this month, the company rolled out the update to several Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S24, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6, and many more, but it was limited to some regions. Now with the fresh development, these devices started getting updates to the Verizon network.
Verizon locked devices getting October 2024 patch
Samsung has rolled out the October 2024 patch update to multiple locked devices, including the Galaxy S23 series, the Galaxy Z Fold 6, the Galaxy Z Flip 6, the Galaxy Z Fold 5, the Galaxy Z Flip 5, etc.
Users who own these devices can identify the latest update by the firmware version numbers below:
- Galaxy Z Fold 6: F956USQS1AXIB
- Galaxy Z Flip 6: F741USQS1AXIB
- Galaxy Z Fold 5: F946USQS4DXI9
- Galaxy Z Flip 5: F731USQS4DXI9
- Galaxy S23 series : S91xUSQS4CXI4
October 2024 security patch
According to the official changelog, the October 2024 update for these Galaxy devices doesn’t bring any significant changes. However, as per the official SMR documentation, the update will fix several internal vulnerabilities that may exploit your device.
Along with the security enhancement, the update may also improve the device’s performance and stability, so if you want to eliminate the issues, the latest update may provide its benefits.
If you are using any of the locked Galaxy device mentioned above, then you should start getting notification about the update, but in case if the update doesn’t get any new updates, then you should check for the latest update manually by the system settings
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.