Samsung pushed the October 2024 security update for its Galaxy Z Flip 6 And Galaxy Z Fold 6 devices. The update is initially available to users of these devices in Europe and the United States, and it is expected to expand to other regions soon.
The new update improves system security and stability by fixing various issues to improve the overall performance of the device. The latest security patch includes critical updates from Google and Samsung.
Notably, Google’s patch addresses 2 critical vulnerabilities and 28 high-level issues, although one of these issues has already been fixed and two do not apply to Galaxy devices.
On the other hand, 12 Samsung vulnerabilities have been fixed, related to system services and Knox to ensure a more secure user experience. Additionally, Samsung Semiconductor has also added a patch to improve performance.
October 2024 Security Update brings new One UI build versions for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6. You can check them out below:
Europe
- Galaxy Z Flip 6 – F741BXXS1AXI3
- Galaxy Z Fold 6 – F956BXXS1AXI3
United States
- Galaxy Z Flip 6 – F741USQS1AXIB
- Galaxy Z Fold 6 – F956USQS1AXIB
To manually check for updates, users can go to their phone’s settings, scroll down to the Software Update section, and select the “Download and Install” option if a new OTA is available.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 come pre-installed with Android 14 based on One UI 6.1.1. These foldable devices are expected to receive the next major One UI update, which should be available to developers by the end of the year.
A community moderator revealed that a One UI 7 Beta program will soon be available to regular Galaxy users. However, details regarding eligible devices and times are yet to be confirmed.
