Samsung is rolling out the One UI 6.1 update for Galaxy A14 and Galaxy A25 5G smartphones in the Middle East. The update brings more ways to personalize everyday experiences, connect with others, and be more productive.

One UI 6.1 update for Samsung Galaxy A25 5G smartphones in the Middle East brings a May 2024 security patch while Galaxy A14 installs a June 2024 security patch. It improves system security and stability to provide a better Galaxy experience.

Latest Firmware

• Galaxy A14 – A145FXXU6CXF1
• Galaxy A25 – A256EXXU4BXE3

Based on Android 14, the major One UI update comes with new features for photo and video management, including an AI that suggests edits, and the ability to copy elements from one image to another.

Moreover, it introduces new lock screen widgets and customizable alarm alerts with multimedia options. The Calendar app now supports adding stickers to dates. This update also enhances data security with improved Samsung Cloud services and introduces Passkey for quicker sign-ins.

Furthermore, some enhancements have been made to the Finder, battery settings, weather widget, Health app, and more.

With a handful of simple steps, users can manually check new software updates. Firstly, visit your Galaxy device’s “System Settings,” once done, scroll down and tap the “Software update” tab, followed by the “Download and install” button.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE may be available in five color options. The phone is expected to launch later this year, but a reliable source seems already aware of the upcoming shades. Interestingly, the next FE would also be available in Black, the most preferred color among buyers.

According to RossYoung, Samsung may launch five color variants of the Galaxy S24 FE. Black will likely be produced in the highest volume, while the other four colors may include Gray, Light Blue, Light Green, and Yellow. Notably, marketing names may be different from the leaked ones.

Samsung’s Galaxy S23 FE comes in Mint, Cream, Purple, Indigo, Graphite, and Tangerine.

S24FE colors:
– Black
– Gray
– Light Blue
– Light Green
– Yellow
Black is highest volume.

— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) July 1, 2024

Earlier, we saw the CAD renders of the upcoming smartphone. Rendering showcased that the next FE would feature the same design aesthetics as the Galaxy S24. Meanwhile, the phone’s chin would be thinned over its predecessor, giving a more premium appearance.

Under the hood, the Galaxy S24 FE could be equipped with Exynos 2400 paired with 8GB of RAM. We expect two memory variants of the device, including 128GB and 256GB. The battery may have a capacity of 4,500 mAh, featuring 25W fast charging support.

The Korean tech giant will hold its next Galaxy Unpacked event in July. At the event, Samsung will launch the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 foldable phones. Besides, the new lineup of wireless Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch 7, and Galaxy Watch Ultra also coming.

If you are wondering about a refreshed design and upgraded specs, wait till January next year. Samsung is said to be working on major design changes for its Galaxy S25 lineup. The Ultra variant may also get upgraded sensors for enhanced photography.

As we enter the 2nd day of July 2024, Samsung has unveiled details of its newest security patch for Galaxy devices. This update aims to enhance security and performance, however, the rollout is yet to start.

July 2024 Security Maintenance Release (SMR) combines patches from Google and Samsung. Google brings fixes for 4 critical and 21 high-level vulnerabilities in Android, although 2 are not applicable to Samsung devices.

Moreover, Samsung has resolved 33 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) to further improve device security. These SVE items are mainly related to One UI Home, System Property, System UI, Filter Provider, Secure Folder, Configuration Message, IMS service, Knox, MTP app, and more.

This time, Samsung’s semiconductor patch also introduces fixes for 2 high-level CVEs specific to their hardware.

Samsung July 2024 Security Patch Details

Android Patch Details

Critical

• CVE-2023-43556, CVE-2023-43538, CVE-2023-43551, CVE-2024-31320

High

• CVE-2024-0671, CVE-2024-1065, CVE-2024-23698, CVE-2024-23696, CVE-2024-23697, CVE-2024-23695, CVE-2024-23711, CVE-2024-26926, CVE-2024-20066, CVE-2024-20068, CVE-2024-20067, CVE-2023-43542, CVE-2024-23363, CVE-2024-31331, CVE-2024-34720, CVE-2024-34723, CVE-2024-31332, CVE-2024-31339, CVE-2024-34722, CVE-2024-34721, CVE-2024-31338

Moderate

• None

Already included in previous updates

• None

Not applicable to Samsung devices

• CVE-2024-20069, CVE-2024-20065

Samsung Semiconductor

Samsung Semiconductor patch is also included in this Security Maintenance Release with the following CVE item:

High

• CVE-2024-29153, CVE-2023-50805

One UI Patch Details

• SVE-2023-1279(CVE-2024-20888): Improper access control in OneUIHome
• SVE-2023-1514(CVE-2024-34583): Improper access control in system property
• SVE-2024-0067(CVE-2024-20890, CVE-2024-20889): Improper implementation in BLE
• SVE-2024-0144(CVE-2024-20891): Improper access control in SystemUI
• SVE-2024-0146(CVE-2024-34585): Improper access control in SystemUI
• SVE-2024-0148(CVE-2024-34595): Improper access control in SystemUI
• SVE-2024-0194(CVE-2024-20892): Improper verification of signature in FilterProvider
• SVE-2024-0440(CVE-2024-20893): Improper input validation in libmediaextractorservice.so
• SVE-2024-0490(CVE-2024-20894): Improper handling of exceptional conditions in Secure Folder
• SVE-2024-0547(CVE-2024-20895): Improper access control in Dar service
• SVE-2024-0700(CVE-2024-20896): Use of implicit intent for sensitive communication in Configuration message
• SVE-2024-0716(CVE-2024-34584): Improper privilege management in SumeNNService
• SVE-2024-0772(CVE-2024-20899, CVE-2024-20898, CVE-2024-20897): Use of implicit intent for sensitive communication in FCM function in IMS service.
• SVE-2024-0788(CVE-2024-34586): Improper access control in KnoxCustomManagerService
• SVE-2024-0793(CVE-2024-34587): Improper input validation in librtp.so
• SVE-2024-0794(CVE-2024-34588): Improper input validation in librtp.so
• SVE-2024-0795(CVE-2024-34589): Improper input validation in librtp.so
• SVE-2024-0810(CVE-2024-34590): Improper input validation in librtp.so
• SVE-2024-0811(CVE-2024-34591): Improper input validation in librtp.so
• SVE-2024-0812(CVE-2024-34592): Improper input validation in librtp.so
• SVE-2024-0818(CVE-2024-34593): Improper input validation in librtp.so
• SVE-2024-0834(CVE-2024-20900): Improper authentication in MTP application
• SVE-2024-0851(CVE-2024-20901): Improper input validation in copying data to buffer cache in libsaped
• SVE-2024-0882(CVE-2024-34594): Exposure of sensitive information in proc file system

Some SVE items included in the Samsung Android Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time.

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