Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4 December Security Update Is Now Live | Full Changelog

Samsung is working to distribute the most recent updates to as many of its flagship smartphones as possible before 2022 comes to a close.

Fortunately for the tech giants' users, Sam Mobile reports that the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and the Galaxy Z Fold 4 are the most recent Galaxy devices to receive the new security update.

The carrier-locked Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a fresh software update with firmware version F721USQU1BVL9 available in the US. The update, which includes the security patch for December 2022, is accessible on Comcast and Xfinity Mobile networks. On the Comcast and Xfinity Mobile networks, the carrier-locked Galaxy Z Fold 4 is receiving the upgrade with software version F936USQU1BVL7.

How to Download December 2022 Security Update

Recently, a handful of Galaxy smartphones have already received the December 2022 Android security update from the business, coupled with its One UI 5 update for both international and American models.

Samsung users can check if their device is eligible to update through these steps, according to the Times of India:

1. On your phone, an update notification should typically appear; if not, head over to the Settings app to check for the latest update.
2. Scroll down and tap Software update.
3. Tap Download and install.
4. Make sure your phone is connected to a stable Wi-Fi connection, then wait for the software update to finish.

Samsung's December Security Update

The December 2022 Android security update not only fixes the issues affecting all Android devices but also features changes in several apps.

For a list of the fixes added in the most recent release, see the whole changelog from XDA-Developers:

• Apps
  • Fix for issue causing text input to certain fields in the Phone app to display in a darker color
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing playback errors when seeking through video content in certain apps
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing text messages from restoring from cloud backups during device setup
  • General improvements for background performance in certain Google apps
• Audio
  • General improvements for USB audio support for various cables or accessories
  • General improvements to support various audio codecs with certain devices or accessories
• Battery & Charging
  • Battery usage in Settings displays information since the last full charge (up to 7 days)
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing the device to power off while Battery Share is active
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing higher battery usage during media playback with certain apps
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing Adaptive charging from working in certain conditions
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing wireless charging from working with certain accessories
  • General improvements for charging, battery usage, or thermal performance in certain conditions
• Biometrics
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing audio to skip when played over certain Bluetooth devices or accessories
  • Fix for issue occasionally delaying when the fingerprint icon is displayed on the lock screen
  • Fix for the issue occasionally preventing the fingerprint sensor from detecting touch while the always-on display is active
  • Fix for issue where fingerprint enrollment may occasionally display visual glitches in certain conditions
  • Improvements for face unlock lock screen helper text shown in certain conditions
• Camera
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing the Camera app to crash while zoomed in or switching modes
  • Fix for the issue occasionally causing viewfinder preview to display a blank screen
  • Fix for issue where the video that is recorded while switching between camera modes shows gaps in playback occasionally
  • General improvements for camera stability and performance in certain conditions
• Display & Graphics
  • Fix for the issue occasionally causing the screen to flicker when waking from the always-on display
  • Fix for issues occasionally causing visual artifacts or glitches while using certain apps or games
• System
  • General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions
  • General improvements to optimize device thermal performance in certain conditions or use cases
• Touch
  • General improvements for touch response and performance in certain conditions
• Wi-Fi
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing hotspot from turning on in certain conditions
  • General improvements for Wi-Fi network connection stability & performance in certain conditions

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