Galaxy S24 Starts Getting the November 2024 Security Update

Samsung has initiated the rollout of the November 2024 security update for its Galaxy S24 series, marking another timely release of critical security patches for its flagship devices.

Rollout Details

The update is currently live for carrier-locked variants of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra on the Verizon and T-Mobile networks in the United States.

For Verizon users, the firmware versions for this update are S921USQS4AXJA for the Galaxy S24, S926USQS4AXJA for the Galaxy S24 Plus, and S928USQS4AXJ for the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
The update is expected to expand to other networks and regions worldwide in the coming days and weeks.

Security Patches

The November 2024 security update addresses a significant number of vulnerabilities:

It fixes 38 high-risk vulnerabilities in the core Android OS, which are common to all Android devices regardless of the manufacturer.
Additionally, it patches 13 vulnerabilities specific to Samsung's One UI.
The update also resolves a vulnerability affecting devices and smartwatches powered by select Exynos chips, including the Exynos 9820, 9825, 980, 990, 850, 1080, 2100, 1280, 2200, 1330, 1380, 1480, 2400, 9110, W920, and W930.

Impact and Importance

These security patches are crucial as they protect against various threats, including those that could allow attackers to access user data without permission and cause memory corruption and other issues.

The update does not introduce any new features but is essential for maintaining the security and stability of the devices.

How to Update

Users can check for the update by navigating to the "Settings" menu, then selecting "Software update." Once the update is detected, users can download and install it directly from their device.

Broader Rollout

While the initial rollout is focused on carrier-locked devices in the US, it is anticipated that unlocked variants of the Galaxy S24 series will receive the update in the near future.

Future Updates

In addition to this security update, Samsung is working on the Android 15-based One UI 7.0, which is expected to bring significant changes, including a refreshed design, enhanced features, and new user interface elements. The One UI 7.0 beta is likely to be released later this month, with the stable public build expected alongside the Galaxy S25 series in early 2025.