The February security update (for One UI 6) is now rolling out for several devices. This isn’t a major update, so no notable new features exist. There are minor software tweaks and bug fixes, and security updates generally improve the security of your devices. They patch vulnerabilities and prevent malware attacks on your system.
Security updates are extremely important for many people since defending your phone’s software against those with malicious intent is a continuous process. Monthly patches ensure the best system security. Samsung phones are commendable for offering regular security updates even on their mid-range phone lineup. They don’t neglect older flagship devices, either.
List of devices with the 2024 February Security Patch
Samsung’s updates historically trickle down from flagships to others eventually. The 2024 February patch follows this same route. The flagship S series will get it first, then the mid-range variants. However, the latest S24 series didn’t get this February security patch. Samsung is probably working on major updates to the inconsistencies with the S24 series first, like the camera issues and display bugs. Those phones will get the update later.
Samsung’s updates heavily vary by region, popularity, sales, and other factors. Phones that are bought through carrier deals sometimes get the updates faster. You will receive the update in a week or two if your region is not listed below. More information on security updates is on Samsung’s official site.
Below is a list of the phones and models, with the region and model number.
Galaxy S series flagships
- Galaxy S23 Ultra: S918U1UES2BXAD
Available in the USA for carrier-unlocked devices.
Available in Canada and Europe.
- Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus: S916USQS2BXAD
Available in the USA for carrier-unlocked devices.
- Galaxy S23 FE: S711BXXS2BXA8
Available in the USA for carrier-unlocked devices.
- Galaxy S21 Ultra: G998USQSAFXAI
Available in the USA for carrier-unlocked devices.
- Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus: G991USQSAFXAI
Available in the USA for carrier-unlocked devices.
Available for the S21 FE for some carriers.
- Galaxy S20 Ultra: G988USQS8HXA1
Available in the USA for carrier-unlocked devices.
Available in Canada and Europe.
Available for the Galaxy S20 FE for some carriers.
- Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus: G981USQS8HXA1
Available in the USA for carrier-unlocked devices.
Available in Canada and Europe.
Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip series
- Galaxy Z Flip 5: F731U1UES2BXAD
Available in the USA for carrier-unlocked devices.
- Galaxy Z Fold 5: F946U1UES2BXAD
Available in the USA for carrier-unlocked devices.
- Galaxy Z Fold 4:Â F936U1UES4EXAD
Available in the USA for carrier-unlocked devices.
- Galaxy Z Flip 4 (Carrier locked): F721USQS4EXAD
- Galaxy Z Flip 4 (Carrier unlocked, USA): F721U1UES4EXAD
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
Galaxy Note series:
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy Note 20
Galaxy A, M, and F series:
- Galaxy A53: A536U1UES8DXA5
Available in the USA for carrier-unlocked devices.
How to update your device
- Open the Settings app and tap on the Software Update button.
- Tap on Download and Install.
- The phone will now check for new updates. If there are available updates, it will download them.
- You can choose to install the update right away (Install now). You can also schedule the update for later or Later. If nothing shows up, go to the next steps.
- Go back to the main Settings menu and tap on Biometrics and Security.
- Tap on security.
