Earlier this week, Samsung released the March security update for the carrier-locked version of the Galaxy S21 FE in the US. A new security patch is now available for unlocked units. The company is also rolling out the update to Galaxy A14 5G and Galaxy A13 in the US.
Galaxy S21 FE widely getting March update in US
Samsung started updating its Galaxy smartphones and tablets to the March SMR (Security Maintenance Release) on the first day of the month. The Galaxy S24 series started the proceedings. Since then, the company has updated all flagship models launched in 2021 and beyond to the latest security releases, including foldable models. Additionally, most eligible budget and mid-range models now include the new SMR.
Galaxy S21 FE joined the ranks a few days ago. Samsung released a new SMR for international and US versions of the phone at the same time. Initially, the US only updated carrier-locked units. SamMobile has confirmed that the March security patch is now available for factory unlocked versions of the phone. The new firmware build number is G990U1UESAFXC1.
Like all other Galaxy devices, the March update for the Galaxy S21 FE includes all of this month’s security fixes. Don’t look too deeply for new features or improvements. The phone is expected to get the Android 14-based One UI 6.1 update with some goodies in the coming weeks or months. Hopefully, Samsung will bring some AI features and camera improvements from the Galaxy S24 to the Galaxy S21 FE.
For now, we’ll have to content ourselves with security patches. His March 2024 SMR for Galaxy devices addresses 46 security vulnerabilities. Of those, 37 are Google’s Android OS patches. Android makers fixed two critical vulnerabilities and dozens of high-severity vulnerabilities this month. The remaining nine of his patches relate to security issues only for Samsung Android products.
Galaxy A14 5G and Galaxy A13 also receive these security fixes
These security fixes are also rolling out to the Galaxy A14 5G and Galaxy A13 in the US. These budget phones use build numbers to keep up to date with carrier-locked variants. A146USQS6CXC1 and A135USQS7DXB6, Each. A wider release should be coming soon. While the former has already received the update in international markets, this is the first rollout for the latter. Galaxy A14 5G and Galaxy A13 may not get Samsung’s One UI 6.1 update.
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March 21, 2024
