Samsung’s January 2023 security patch is available for Galaxy S20 and S21 users in the US
Samsung beat Google by releasing theJanuary security patch for the Galaxy Note 10ahead of the Pixels, making it the world’s first Android smartphone to get the first monthly security update of 2023. However, the update only rolled out in parts of Europe and not the US. Samsung follows a different update schedule for the US market, with the release of new monthly security patches and OS updates usually delayed by a few days or weeks. Thankfully, that’s not the story with the January 2023 security update, as it has already made its way toGalaxy S22units stateside.
SamMobilereports that the latest monthly security patch is currently available for the carrier-unlocked Galaxy S22 units in the US. The entire S22 lineup is getting the Jan 2023 update with the firmware BVL4, including the regular Galaxy S22 and theS22 Ultra. Early reports onRedditsuggest the update is also out for Verizon-locked Galaxy S22 units. AT&T and other carriers should also roll out the Jan 2023 patch for Galaxy S22 units locked on their network in the coming days.
Samsung has already detailed its January 2023 security patch, detailing all the vulnerabilities the update fixes. This includes several high-level vulnerabilities, with Samsung fixing 20 additional vulnerabilities on top of Google’s patches. The firmware does not seem to pack any other usability improvements, which theKorean giant has likely reserved for One UI 5.1. The upcoming version of One UI is expected to launch alongside theGalaxy S23series in February.
You can grab the latest software update on your Galaxy S22 by navigating toSettings > Software update > Download and install.
Galaxy S20 series
Galaxy S21 series
Galaxy Note 20 series
Galaxy S22 series
Galaxy A series
Galaxy Z series
We will periodically update this article with a list of all compatible models as the January update rolls out.
UPDATE: 2023/02/06 13:00 EST BY ZACHARY KEW-DENNISS
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