Samsung’s 2023 flagships obtain the most recent month-to-month safety patch forward of Google Pixels

Key Takeaways

Samsung has launched the Nov 2024 replace for Galaxy S23 with safety patch S911xSQS5CXI8, out there for the Verizon carrier-locked variant.
The replace doesn’t introduce new options; Samsung focuses on growing One UI 7, reportedly arriving later this month.
Samsung has addressed 37 high-severity vulnerabilities within the Nov replace.

Only a day after releasing the November 2024 replace for the Galaxy S24, Samsung has rolled out the identical safety patch for Galaxy S23 customers within the US. It is spectacular to see Samsung delivering updates so promptly — particularly earlier than Google’s personal Pixel units. At present, the replace is offered just for the Verizon carrier-locked variant of the Galaxy S23 within the US, nevertheless it ought to attain different carriers and unlocked fashions within the coming days.

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A hand hold a Galaxy S24 Ultra on left side of image while the phone is facedown in right edge

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The replace, which comes with the construct quantity S911xSQS5CXI8, contains the November 2024 safety patch. It’s nonetheless primarily based on Android 14 with One UI 6.1.1 and does not embrace any main new options or adjustments. You may verify in case your Galaxy S23 system has acquired the replace by going to Settings > Software program replace > Obtain and set up.

Samsung’s safety bulletin for the November replace confirms that, whereas it does not embrace any vital fixes, it addresses 37 high-severity vulnerabilities. It is best to replace your system nonetheless to make sure it is protected towards potential threats. At present, the replace is offered just for the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S23 collection, nevertheless it’s anticipated to succeed in different flagship Galaxy units, together with the most recent Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold foldables, pretty quickly.

One UI 7 beta must be arriving quickly, loaded with new options

An S23 Ultra held in a hand with the S Pen sticking out of its silo

The probably motive the November 2024 safety replace lacks main options is that Samsung is concentrated on growing its upcoming One UI 7 replace. Studies point out that the primary One UI 7 beta will arrive later this month, with a secure launch anticipated early subsequent yr.

Leaks recommend that One UI 7 will convey a refreshed design impressed by the iPhone, centered on enhancing one-handed usability, together with new AI options for Galaxy units. Though Samsung often leads in delivering main Android updates, it is taking further time to refine One UI 7. So, do not count on important new options in future One UI 6 updates till Samsung rolls out Android 15 with One UI 7.