Samsung has released the February 2023 Android security patch for the Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy A52 5G, and the 4G models of the Galaxy Note 20 series. The latest security update has already rolled out to the Galaxy Note 20 5G, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Galaxy Z Flip 3, and Galaxy Z Fold 3.
The February SMR (Security Maintenance Release) for the Galaxy S21 FE is currently available for the Exynos 2100-powered version in Latin America (model number SM-G990E). To be precise, the update is limited to Brazil, but Samsung should soon cover units in other countries in the region. The new firmware build number for the phone is G990EXXS3DWAA (via SamMobile). The update should reach other markets, including the Snapdragon 888-powered version in the US, over the next few days. Of course, the build number will vary depending on the model number and the market.
The Galaxy A52 5G is also initially picking up the February SMR in Brazil. The new firmware version for this mid-range smartphone is A526BXXS2DWAB. The update isn’t yet available for the 4G model of the phone. Samsung should expand the rollout to more markets and also cover 5G-less models over the next few days. Meanwhile, the 4G models of the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are getting the latest SMR too.
The update is live in Europe and Latin America, more widely in the latter region (currently limited to Switzerland in Europe). The updated build number for the phones is N98*FXXS5GWB1.
As said earlier, Samsung has already updated the 5G models of the Galaxy Note 20 duo to the February SMR. The S Pen-wielding flagships were the first Android devices to get the latest security update. The rollout began in Europe and has already reached the US. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3, meanwhile, are currently getting the new SMR in the US only. A wider rollout should follow soon.
February update for Galaxy devices patches over 50 vulnerabilities
Samsung’s February SMR for Galaxy devices patches more than 50 vulnerabilities. At least five of those were critical flaws, with some allowing remote code execution if exploited by a threat actor. Out of the 50-odd patches, seven are Galaxy-specific. Samsung says it has patched security flaws in Secure Folder, Phone, Contacts, and other system apps, services, and components. These vulnerability patches will be available to more Galaxy devices in the coming days, including the brand-new Galaxy S23 series. We will keep you posted.