The August security update for Samsung phones is being rapidly deployed, underscoring its significance. After initially reaching the Galaxy S24 series and select Galaxy Fold models last week, the update is now being made available to older flagship devices in the US. This includes the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, S22 Ultra, and the Galaxy Note 20, with the Galaxy S23 series also seeing a broader rollout, particularly for carrier-locked versions.
Reported by SamMobile, the latest update incorporates 50 security fixes, 35 of which are sourced from Google. These fixes address several critical and high-priority issues flagged by Samsung. It’s important to note that this update is exclusively for security purposes, so users will need to wait for the forthcoming One UI 6.1.1 upgrade to receive additional features and improvements.
To receive the update, users should expect a prompt if it’s available for their device. Alternatively, they can manually check for the update by going to Settings > Software update. This option allows users to initiate a search for the latest available updates directly on their phone.
For those tracking build numbers, the August security update includes S901USQS6EXG8 for the Galaxy S22, S906USQS6EXG8 for the S22 Plus, and S908USQS6EXG8 for the S22 Ultra. Carrier-locked S23 models will see build number S91XUSQS4CXG8, while the Galaxy Note 20 firmware concludes with HXH1.