Popular Samsung smartphones get major free upgrade today after Google discovers ‘critical’ Android threat
Another line of Samsung smartphones is getting a major free upgrade today with the latest fix for Android.
The South Korean tech giant regularly releases new software to fix recently discovered bugs or stability issues.
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So don’t expect any new apps or features to appear.
The latest version affects Android as a whole and has 50 security vulnerabilities.
One of them was classified as “critical”.
This particular bug can reportedly allow a hacker to bypass some of your phone’s security features.
Samsung’s affordable M55 smartphone was the first to receive the update.
It was then introduced on the Galaxy Z Fold 3, 4, 5 and Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra.
Now it’s time for the S22 models.
Since software updates are usually rolled out in stages, it’s possible that the update may not be available on your phone immediately.
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The introduction in different countries and networks can take some time.
These include:
- GalaxyS22
- Galaxy S22+
- S22 Ultra
According to SamMobile, Galaxy S22 users in the US are at the top of the list.
The update should download automatically when it is ready for your phone.
You can also check for updates manually at any time.
Just go to Settings > Software Update > Download and install.
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