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Verizon Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G and Tab S9+ 5G starts receiving the July 2024 security update in the USA
Samsung is on its way to provide software updates to its smartphones and tablets. The devices have been receiving the latest July 2024 security updates gradually, in several batches. Meanwhile, Samsung has distributed the new July 2024 security to its Verizon carrier-locked Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G and the Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G devices in the USA.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G and tab S9+ 5G Get July 2024 Update on Verizon Carrier in the US
Verizon announced that it’s rolling out the latest July 2024 security patch to Samsung’s flagship tablets, the Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G and the Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G units, in the USA.
Meanwhile, the new July 2024 security update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G carries the X808USQS7CXG4 build number, while the update for the Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G can be identified with the X818USQS4BXG5 version.
This latest July 2024 security update is meant to deliver optimized performance through certain performance optimizations, bring several important improvements to the device’s security to offer a more secure software experience, resolve certain known issues, and even bring various new features when available.
In addition, the latest monthly software update further significantly provides the most updated security-related updates for Galaxy devices. However, several Galaxy Verizon carrier-locked devices have already received the update. In contrast, users can install the latest July 2024 security updates once they’re available on their devices.
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 is rolling out the October 2024 security patch for the Galaxy Tab A9+ devices in Europe. The company has already introduced the same update in US-locked units.
Galaxy Tab A9+ gets the October 2024 patch in Europe
Samsung is rolling out the October 2024 patch to the Galaxy Tab A9+ in Europe, specifically, the Wi-Fi and 5G with firmware version numbers X210XXS4CXJ8 and X216BXXS4CXJ8, respectively. The update comes with an enhancement for security.
October 2024 security patch: What’s new
According to official documentation, more than 40 patches are included by Google and Samsung. More specifically, Google has included 30 patches that will improve the security of the devices on the Android OS level. Samsung has also introduced some extra patches to improve the device’s security.
Moreover, the update may bring more internal changes, enhancing the devices’ performance and stability. So you should go for the latest update.
You should receive new update notifications if you use the Galaxy Tab A9+ mentioned above in the European region. You can check the update via system settings if you don’t receive any notifications. As Samsung provides updates in phases, it may take time for the update to reach your device.
Samsung provides a wide range of Galaxy devices that are dedicated to different users. For instance, flagship-level users can choose the Galaxy S series devices, while midrange users can choose the Galaxy A/M/F series devices.
Meanwhile, for rough and tough usage, users can go for Galaxy XCover or Tab Active series devices. The company has reportedly started developing the Galaxy Tab Active 6 Pro and Galaxy XCover 8 Pro. Let’s explore them.
Galaxy XCover8 Pro
According to the report, Samsung is developing a new Galaxy XCover 8 series. The device’s model number is SM-G766, and no other specifications are revealed.
Meanwhile, regarding the release date, Samsung is expected to follow the usual launch schedule for the previous launches of the Galaxy Cover models, i.e., mid-2025.
Galaxy Tab Active 6 Pro
Apart from the XCover series, the company is also working on the new generation of Galaxy Tab Active, the Galaxy Tab Active 6 Pro. However, there is no clue about the model number traced to the Galaxy XCover 8 series, but it is expected that the company may introduce the device at the same time as the XCover 8 Pro in mid-2025.