Samsung is rolling out the January 2024 security patch to a range of Galaxy smartphones, starting with the Galaxy S23 series, alongside the popular Galaxy S22 and S21 families.
The update, identified by firmware versions S91xBXXS3BWL3 for S23, S90xBXXS7DWL3 for S22, and G99xBXXS9FWL9 for S21, weighs approximately 400MB and addresses a significant number of vulnerabilities.
Particularly, it addresses nearly 75 vulnerabilities, with the majority of them being classified as “High” priority, meaning they could potentially be exploited by attackers.
One critical fix concerns a vulnerability in the “Notification service” on devices running Android 11 through 14. This issue could have allowed an attacker to access your personal information.
Another significant fix tackles a “High” level vulnerability in the Bluetooth pairing process, preventing attackers from pairing their devices to your phone without your consent.
While not explicitly confirmed, the update might also include Samsung’s long-awaited burn-in screen protection measures. The company acknowledged this issue in December and promised a fix in their “next update version.” However, it remains unclear if this particular patch delivers on that promise.
If you haven’t received the update yet, you can manually check for it by navigating to Settings > Software update on your device.
Looking ahead, Samsung is gearing up for the imminent launch of the Galaxy S24 series on January 17. The event promises to unveil the next generation of Samsung’s flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra, expected to showcase significant advancements over their predecessors.
Beyond the new hardware, Samsung is also preparing to showcase “Galaxy AI,” their take on artificial intelligence that combines on-device services with cloud-based support. One of the first features teased is “AI Live Translate Call,” which promises real-time translation of audio and text during phone calls.
We’ll be keeping a close eye on the Galaxy S24 launch and sharing all the latest details as they unfold. Stay tuned for more!
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