Do you have a Samsung smartphone? Then you should definitely install the upcoming update for Android. Because this is supposed to close a total of 30 security gaps in Android.
Android is actually currently working on upgrading its operating system to Android 15 or One UI 7.0, which is expected in the third quarter of 2024. But at the same time, the current operating systems for Samsung smartphones are not neglected.
Because like the blog sammobile.com Reported, the October update for Samsung smartphones will include some bug fixes. A total of 30 security gaps are to be fixed with the update in the Android operating system.
Samsung update closes security gaps in Android
In addition to the 30 security gaps that Samsung wants to close with the Android update, there are twelve other security problems. However, these only affect Galaxy smartphones with Exynos chips from the 9820, 9825, 980, 990, 850 and W920 series.
According to the Samsung fan blog, some of these updates are aimed at protecting your smartphones from unwanted attacks. The updates are designed to ensure that criminals cannot gain unauthorized access to your device and data.
Two of the 30 Android vulnerabilities are loud sammobile.com classified as “critical”. Because these can cause memory damage. All other 28 security gaps were given the “high risk” classification.
When can you expect the updates?
The Android update for your Samsung smartphone is currently being rolled out. It is already available for the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE model. Due to the many security gaps that the update closes, you should also install it urgently.
For all other Android smartphones, users still have to be patient. The blog sammobile.com However, it is assumed that Samsung's flagship models, such as the Galaxy S10 series, will initially receive the update. However, this is “not set in stone”.
Models such as the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the Samsung Galaxy A13 are likely to follow soon. Both models contain the Exynos chips listed above and are therefore intended for an update.
If you are unsure whether your Samsung smartphone is one of these devices, you can check the settings to see which processor your device is running on. You can find this in the menu with information about your smartphone.
You should also keep an eye on your settings in the coming days. Here you can search for the security update for October 2024 under “Software Update” and install it after it is published.
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Source: https://www.basicthinking.de/blog/2024/10/09/android-samsung-update/
