Samsung’s October 2022 security update is available for unlocked Galaxy S20 phones in the US
Every month, Google rolls out an update for Pixel phones with security patches and bug fixes. Typically, the update drops on the first Monday of every month. Being a Pixel, you’d think they are at the forefront of getting security patches. But that’s not the case—Samsung has consistently rolled out monthly updates for its devices ahead of Google. And the same story is repeating itself with October’s security patch. September is not even over, and Samsung has already released the October 2022 update for theGalaxy S22and S21 series.
In the US, unlocked variants of the Galaxy S22 are receiving the October 2022 security patch with the firmware version S90XU1UES2AVI5 (viaSamMobile). Verizon has also listed the update on itsGalaxy S22 support page, hinting at its imminent availability. The changelog mentions the release bringingOne UI 5andAndroid 13to the S22 series, but that’s incorrect.
For now, the October 2022 security patch for the Galaxy S22 series only seems to be live in the US. But knowing Samsung, it should only be a matter of days before the update makes its way to other markets.
Additionally, Samsung has made the October 2022 patch available for unlockedGalaxy S21variants in the US and Germany. The company is yet to update itsmonthly security bulletin. Until that happens, there’s no way of telling what security issues have been addressed.Verizon’s changelogfor the update states it should also fix the problem where manyGalaxy S21 and S22 owners were not receiving incoming text messages.
If you live in the US, you can check for the October 2022 patch on your phone by going toSettings > Software update > Download and install. We’ll be updating this post with releases for additional phones and tablets as Samsung makes them available.
Galaxy S10 series
Galaxy S20 series
Galaxy S21 series
Galaxy S22 series
Galaxy Note 20 series
Galaxy Z series
Galaxy A series
UPDATE: 2022/11/08 15:00 EST BY ZACHARY KEW-DENNISS
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