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Samsung‘s September security update rollout has been a tad slower by its standards. This is likely because its software team is busy with the development of Android 14-based One UI 6.0. However, the company is still finding time to push the latest SMR (Security Maintenance Release) to eligible models. After the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S22, and Galaxy A14 5G, the Korean firm has now released the update for the Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy Xcover 5.
The Galaxy A52 5G is currently receiving the September SMR in Canada. According to SamMobile, which first reported this rollout, the 2021 premium mid-range handset is picking up the latest security patch with the firmware build number A526WVLSAEWH1. The update is already live on most carriers in the country, including Bell Mobile, Cahatr Mobile, EastLink, Fido, Globalive, Koodo, Rogers, SaskTel, Tbaytel, Telus, Videotron, and Virgin Mobile.
This update doesn’t bring anything notable to the Galaxy A52 5G. Well, there are plenty of important security fixes here, but there’s no user-facing change or new features in the tow. Samsung will likely expand this release to more markets in the coming days, including the US. The 4G version of the Galaxy A52 may also receive the September update later this month. This phone is an enterprise model and is eligible for monthly security updates.
The Galaxy Xcover 5 is also an enterprise offering from Samsung. The rugged phone is now getting the September update as well, with users in Argentina, Chile, Guatemala, and Mexico leading the pack. Other Latin American countries may follow soon, with a global rollout to come next. The new firmware version for this phone is G525FXXS8CWH3, the same source reports. Once again, the update is all about the latest security fixes.
The Galaxy A52 5G and Xcover 5 are getting over 60 security fixes
Samsung has already revealed the content of the September SMR for the Galaxy family. This month’s security update patches more than 60 vulnerabilities across various system apps, components, and services. Four of the 23 Android OS patches provided by Google are classified as critical flaws.
All of these vulnerability patches will soon reach the Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy Xcover 5 globally, while Samsung simultaneously expands the coverage to more eligible models. If you’re using a Galaxy smartphone or tablet, you can always check for new updates from the Settings app. You’ll find the option to “download and install” the updates under the Software update menu.