AT&T Samsung Galaxy Fold5 (SM-F946U) and Galaxy Flip5 (SM-F731U) Receives Latest November Security Patch Updates

An updated Android 14 security patches for AT&T Samsung Galaxy Fold 5 (SM-F946U) and Galaxy Flip 5 (SM-F731U) are currently rolling out as we speak. Way back in June, these devices receives an upgrade to Android 14 from Android 13 version. In technical aspects, aside from its security patch treatment, there are also some minor fixes included inside the update, that may resolve issues related to Android 14 ONE UI 6 upgrades.

Here are the details: 

MINOR/MAJOR CHANGES: 

• Stability and reliability

Device behavior has been improved.

• Security

The device is protected with improved security.

Software update for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (SM-F731U) 

Latest update

• Release date:November 26, 2024
• Android version:14

 

• Security Patch Level (SPL):November 1, 2024
• Baseband version:F731USQU5DXK8

Previous updates

Date	Details
June 7, 2024	Android version: 14 Baseband version: F731USQS3CXE9
Aug. 10, 2023	Android version: 13 Baseband version: F731USQS1AWH3

 Software update for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (SM-F946U)

Latest update

• Release date:November 26, 2024
• Android version:14

 

• Security Patch Level (SPL):November 1, 2024
• Baseband version:F946USQU5DXK8

Previous updates

Date	Details
June 7, 2024	Android version: 14 Baseband version: F946USQS3CXE9
August 10, 2024	Android version: 13 Baseband: F946USQS1AWH3

These update are simultaneously rolled out and are available via Over-The-Air (OTA) and thru an update notification in "SETTINGS" if the device is Wi-Fi connected.

 SUMMING UP THE UPDATE DETAILS:

AT&T Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U) Android 14 update 

The F731USQU5DXK8 Android 14 update for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 includes Samsung's One UI 6.0 and features significant improvements in customization, privacy, performance, and accessibility. Enhanced customization 

New lock screen options: A new lock screen customization picker makes it easier to change clock faces, fonts, colors, and shortcuts. On the Galaxy Z Flip 5, you can also set custom lock screen shortcuts for your most-used controls. More wallpaper and theme options: You can create custom wallpapers using AI (on some devices), and the system's "Material You" theming has more precise color-matching and a new monochromatic theme for a sleek look. 

Intuitive Flex Window: For your outer cover screen, the update adds a wider variety of widgets, video wallpapers, and clock faces for more personalization. Improved privacy and security Enhanced PIN security: The system recommends a more secure 6-digit PIN. With a PIN of six digits or more, you can enable automatic unlocking after entering the correct code. 

You can also turn off the on-screen animations that appear when entering your PIN to thwart "shoulder surfers". Better app data control: Android 14 provides more information about how apps use and share your data, making it easier to make informed decisions about granting permissions. It also offers a "selective media access" feature, allowing you to grant an app access to only specific photos and videos. 

Health Connect integration: The Health Connect feature is now built directly into the settings menu, providing a centralized and encrypted hub for all your health and fitness data from various apps. Protection against old malware: To combat malware that targets older Android versions, the update blocks the installation of apps designed for versions below Android 6.0. Better performance and battery life Optimized system performance: Under-the-hood improvements to the Android Runtime (ART) and memory management make devices run faster and more efficiently. Background processes are managed better, and animations are smoother. 

Increased battery efficiency: The update includes power-saving optimizations that result in improved battery life, especially when the device is idle. Expanded accessibility Increased font size: Users with low vision can scale the system font size up to 200% (from 130% in Android 13) and use a new nonlinear font scaling feature that prevents larger text elements from becoming disproportionately huge. 

Flash notifications: You can now enable "Flash notifications" in the settings, which uses the camera flash or screen to flash when a notification comes in. This is a helpful visual alert for those with hearing impairments. Enhanced magnifier: The improved magnifier feature has more intuitive controls and can be kept on while switching between apps. 

 AT&T Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (SM-F946U) Android 14 update 

 What other changes came with the F946USQU5DXK8F November update? 

The November 2024 firmware update for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (F956USQS2AXKF) was a routine maintenance release focused primarily on security enhancements, with no new features added. Summary of the update Security patch: The main component of the update was the November 2024 Android security patch. Vulnerability fixes: It addressed dozens of vulnerabilities discovered in the Android OS, and  Samsung's One UI. This included six critical patches from Google and 28 high-priority patches. 

No new features: The update did not introduce any major new features, which is typical for a monthly security patch. The next major feature update for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 was expected with the release of One UI 7.0 and Android 15 sometime in 2025. 

Other improvements: The update also contained general stability improvements and bug fixes, which are standard components of software updates. Specific fixes included: Enhanced Auto Blocker: An enhancement to the Auto Blocker feature, which was initially released with the update for the Galaxy S24 FE and included in this broader November rollout. 

Minor fixes: Addressing other miscellaneous issues in areas like Samsung DeX, SmartSwitch, and the Settings app.

That's all folks!