Notably, all the three models, the Galaxy S21, S21+, the Galaxy S21 Ultra, are the ones receiving the latest security update OTA (Over-The-Air). Samsung has already released the August 2021 security update to multiple devices. Including the Galaxy Note 8, S20, S20 FE, S21, Note 20, Fold, Fold 5G, and the Z Flip. Now the US unlocked variant of the Galaxy S21 is picking up the update. August security update is important because it brings fixes for over 40 privacy and security vulnerabilities. To know more about the latest security update, you can check out Samsung’s official security bulletin by clicking here. On the software side of things, the Samsung Galaxy S21 models can rest easy, because as per Samsung’s commitment, these flagship units will get 3-years of software support. So, apart from regular security updates, Galaxy S21 devices are also in line to pick up Android 12 and Android 13-based One UI updates as well. Coming back to the security update, the US unlocked Galaxy S21 variants are picking up the update with firmware version G99XU1UEU4AUGE.
The August 2021 security update is incremental, as expected
The Galaxy S21 August update is purely incremental in nature. Meaning, apart from general bug fixes and improvements in device performance and stability, it doesn’t bring any new features to the table. Notably, as per SamMobile, users in Canada are also receiving the August security update. Moreover, the firmware version is also the same as the US unlocked variants. As usual, the update is rolling out via OTA in batches. Meaning it won’t be straight away available for every US unlocked Galaxy S21 model. However, if you are eligible to receive the update but haven’t received the update notification, then you can check for it manually. To do that, head over to Settings -> Software Update and hit the ‘Download and Install’ button. With the biggest Galaxy Unpacked event just a few hours away from us, it is time to get excited about new Samsung products. Based on the rumors floating on the internet, we will witness the launch of new versions of the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip devices. Additionally, Samsung may also introduce the Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Buds 2, the actual images of which are already circulating on the internet. The Galaxy Watch 4 will be the first smartwatch to feature Wear OS 3.0, developed by Google in collaboration with Samsung.
