Samsung has released a new firmware update for the Galaxy S23 FE that includes the December 2024 security patch. The update aims to enhance the overall performance of the device by fixing several issues. Users in Europe are the first to receive the update, with plans to extend it to more countries soon.
The update is about 300 MB in size and features the One UI build version S711BXXS6DXK8. Samsung is also working on One UI 7 based on Android 15, which is currently in the beta phase and only available for the Galaxy S24 series in select countries. Galaxy S23 series users, including those with the S23 FE, are eagerly awaiting the beta update, expected to be available in January 2025.
It remains uncertain whether S23 FE users will get to try the beta version. However, Samsung has announced that the stable One UI 7 will be launched alongside the Galaxy S25 series next year, after which it will be available for other Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S23 FE. For now, Galaxy S23 FE owners can enjoy the December 2024 security patch, which improves their phones’ safety and performance.
Users are advised to keep an eye out for future updates, including One UI 7, in the coming months. Samsung has also rolled out a new update for the Galaxy A53, installing the December 2024 security patch. This update improves system security and stability, fixing several issues from the previous version.
The update is currently available for locked models in the US and will expand to more countries soon. Users can verify the update via One UI build version A536USQUDEXKA.
December security patch for Galaxy series
It addresses over 45 vulnerabilities, including 6 critical and 28 high-level issues. The update also includes patches for Samsung’s semiconductor products and SVE items related to the Theme Center, Galaxy Watch Bluetooth functionality, SmartSwitch, and Dex Mode. In addition, Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5, which includes the December 2024 security patch.
This update improves system security and stability and addresses over 45 vulnerabilities. The update is rolling out in Europe, Korea, and the US with firmware versions F731USQS5DXKC for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and F946USQS5DXKC for the Galaxy Z Fold 5. This fresh update is based on Android 14 and One UI 6.1.1, and users of these devices are eagerly waiting for the upcoming One UI 7 Beta update.
Lastly, Samsung has pushed a new update for the Galaxy S24 FE, installing the December 2024 Android security patch. The update, which is rolling out in Korea initially, aims to enhance system security. It arrives with One UI build version S721NKSS2AXK5 and an installation package size of around 300 MB.
The fresh update is based on One UI 6.1.1 and Android 14, with future eligibility for One UI 7. The security patch addresses several issues to improve device security, including 6 critical vulnerabilities and 28 high-level ones. Along with these fixes, Samsung has also provided patches for the Theme Center, Galaxy Watch Bluetooth, SmartSwitch, and Dex Mode.
Users are advised to ensure their devices are updated to the latest firmware to benefit from improved security and performance features. They can check for updates by following the path Settings > Software Updates > Download and Install.
