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First post-Android 13 update for unlocked Galaxy S21 USA models is out

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Unlocked Galaxy S21 models in the USA received Android 13 and One UI 5.0 almost a month ago, but that update came with a slightly older security patch (it had the October patch instead of the November patch, for those wondering). Now, Samsung is rolling out another Android 13-based update for unlocked Galaxy S21 modes, and this one doesn’t have the latest security patch, either.

Unlocked Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultras in the USA are currently receiving an update with firmware version G991U1UEU5DVL1, G996U1UEU5DVL1, and G998U1UEU5DVL1 respectively. The update includes the November 2022 security patch, even though the December patch is already available for Galaxy S21 models elsewhere in the world and for some carrier-locked variants in the country.

December security update still not here for unlocked Galaxy S21 in the US

Thankfully, it seems the update isn’t just about security enhancements. Unfortunately, we don’t have the changelog at this time, so there’s no telling what’s new or changed. However, Samsung has hopefully fixed some bugs that may have slipped past it in the initial Android 13 release and some users will find their One UI 5.0 experience getting better after installing the latest update.

Speaking of installing updates, the procedure remains the same as usual. You can either wait for a notification about the update’s availability to show up on its own, try a manual over-the-air download from the phone’s Settings » Software update menu, or upgrade by downloading the latest firmware from our site and installing it on your S21, S21+, or S21 Ultra using a Windows PC.

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Unlocked Galaxy S10 Units In The US Get May Security Update

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Samsung may have already started rolling out the June 2021 Android security patch to its devices, but it’s not done sending out the current month’s security update yet. The unlocked Galaxy S10 units in the US are now receiving the May 2021 Android security patch. The update comes a couple of weeks after the international variants of the 2019 Galaxy flagships received it.

The latest update for the unlocked units of the Galaxy S10 series in the US carries the firmware version G97xU1UES5GUD1. The new software is unlikely to pack any new features and/or enhancements, except for the security vulnerability fixes for this month.

The May security update for most other Galaxy flagships contained some camera performance improvements. Samsung also promised improved file sharing between Galaxy devices using Quick Share. It’s unfortunate that the same improvements aren’t coming over to the unlocked Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e, and Galaxy S10+ in the US. Even the carried-locked variants of these phones stateside got those minor improvements. Hopefully, Samsung will include them in the June update for the unlocked units.

May security update reaches the unlocked Galaxy S10 units in the US

It has been a fairly long wait but if you own an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S10, S10e, or the S10+ and live in the US, then the May security update is finally on your way. You can download it by navigating to Settings » Software update on your phone and then tapping on Download and install. The rollout has just begun, so you may need to wait for a few days to receive the update over the air (OTA). You should get a notification prompting you to download the OTA file once it becomes available for your phone.

As said before, Samsung, which is the world’s No. 1 smartphone vendor, has already started rolling out the June security update to its devices. The Galaxy S21 series and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G are the first two phones to receive the new Android security maintenance release (SMR). More Galaxy smartphones and tablets should join the party in the coming days. Google has yet to detail the contents of the June 2021 SMR. It usually publishes the latest security bulletin in the first week of the new month.

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Unlocked Galaxy S10 now getting Android 10-based One UI 2.0 update in the U.S. – Android Central

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Unlocked Galaxy S10 now getting Android 10-based One UI 2.0 update in the U.S.  Android Central
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Android Pie update rolling out to unlocked Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ in US w/ January 2019 security patch – 9to5Google

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Android Pie update rolling out to unlocked Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ in US w/ January 2019 security patch  9to5Google

Unlocked Galaxy S9 users in the US can now get Android Pie, with the update heading out to devices right now. The update comes with the January 2019 patch.

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