Samsung continues to push the March 2024 update to eligible Galaxy devices globally. It has just added the Galaxy S20 FE 5G to the mix. The company has also begun a global rollout for a bunch of other devices that initially picked up the update in the US, including the Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy S21 series.
Galaxy S20 FE 5G gets Samsung’s March 2024 update
Samsung has released the March update for the Galaxy S20 FE 5G in Latin America. According to SamMobile, which first reported this rollout, the update is available in Brazil with the firmware build number G781BXXS9HXB4. It should soon expand its coverage to other regions, including the US. The 4G model, which didn’t arrive in the US, may or may not get this month’s SMR (Security Maintenance Release).
The new SMR patches 46 security vulnerabilities in Galaxy devices, including two critical ones. The update doesn’t bring anything more to the Galaxy S20 FE 5G. This phone isn’t eligible for Android 14, so no more feature updates for it. This also means it will miss out on One UI 6.1. Introduced with the Galaxy S24 series, the new One UI version will bring some AI features, UI changes, camera improvements, editing tools, and more.
While feature updates have ended, the Galaxy S20 FE 5G will get security updates until the end of this year. Samsung will then stop offering official support for the phone. You should consider upgrading to a newer device to stay protected against the latest security vulnerabilities. The Galaxy S23 FE is the newest model in the lineup. It will get updates up to Android 17 and security patches until the end of 2028.
This update is rolling out globally for some devices
Alongside the Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Samsung’s March update is available for the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy S23 FE, and Galaxy S21 series in international markets. These devices have already received the new SMR in the US. The company has now begun a global rollout, so everyone should get it in the next few weeks. You can check for updates from the Settings app.
The build numbers will vary according to the device’s model and region. However, it’s the same changelog for all. Samsung is only pushing the security fixes mentioned above. Thankfully, all of these devices are eligible for the One UI 6.1 update. It may not arrive anytime soon, though. The Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy S22 series should be at the top of Samsung’s priority list. Stay tuned for more information.
2024-03-16 15:06:35