What you need to know
- The Samsung Galaxy S21, Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy A52s 5G and S20 FE 5G series will receive the September 2022 security patch.
- Samsung is committed to patching more than 24 vulnerabilities, with 21 of them being high-priority issues.
- The September 2022 security patch will contain Google’s security fixes that were recently released for Pixel phones.
Samsung is rolling out a mid-week security update that fixes more than two dozen vulnerabilities for phones and tablets.
In accordance with SamMobile, the September 2022 security patch contains fixes for 24 vulnerabilities. Fortunately, none of these problems appear to have been critical. However, 21 were listed as high priority and the other three were simple issues that needed to be fixed.
SamMobile reports that the Korean OEM found vulnerabilities in its MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) driver, memory access errors during various functions, improper access control and the possibility of a permanent denial of service. Samsung is said to have one too fixed problems with SystemUI privileges and intent redirection to Photo Editor. There’s also an important fix that should prevent potential hackers from remotely using your phone to make an emergency call.
The September patch has started rolling out to several phones, the beginning with Samsung Galaxy S21 series devices. Users with Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ or S21 ultra should see the software version G99xBXXS5CVHI the beginning of its distribution in Germany.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra too reported to start receiving security updates in Europe. Both phones will see the software version N98xFXXS5FVH7, while the 5G variant reportedly sees a version no N98xBXXS5FVH7.
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G I have a phone in Taiwan according to reports receiving the September 2022 security update. This update will bring the firmware version A528BZTU1CVH6.
The Galaxy S20 FE 5G there is too is starting to get an update in Europe. Users in countries like Switzerland and Poland should start seeing the software version G781BXXU4FVI1 for the September patch.
Samsung’s security patch contains Google’s security fixes rolled out most recently on Pixel phones. Also, if you’re wondering if your phone is ready for the update, you can manually check by going to your device page Settings > Software Update > Download and Install. More phones should start receiving the update within a month as Samsung prepares to roll out the stable version of Android 13 to its devices.
The Galaxy S22 Ultra is one of Samsung’s best smartphones thanks to its built-in S Pen, sleek design, and versatile camera system. It will also be one of the first to receive the Android 13 stable update.
