Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Security Update: A recent online report indicates that Samsung has initiated the distribution of an October update for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Receives October 2023 Security Update
For those who were oblivious, this smartphone was introduced by the company in August 2021 featuring Android 11 pre-installed. Android 12 was subsequently installed on the device in the same year, followed by Android 13 in late 2022. It is also highly probable that the Galaxy Z Flip 3 will be equipped with the One UI 6.0 update upon its release.
At this time, the update is downloadable on Galaxy Z Flip 3 smartphones in a restricted number of countries. Colombia, Guatemala, Panama, Peru, and Trinidad & Tobago are some examples. The upgrade is accompanied by the build number F711BXXS6FWI1. Notably, the upgrade is primarily concerned with enhancing security measures and does not introduce any user interface enhancements or novel functionalities. Significant security vulnerabilities were patched by Samsung, including those that allowed attackers to execute malicious software via Wi-Fi networks.
First impression: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 unfolds a new world
In addition, the October security update was initially released on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5, and is progressively being applied to additional smartphones. To download and install the update, eligible users can navigate to Settings > Software Update. The company has not yet disclosed when other countries will have access to the upgrade. Nonetheless, we anticipate that the update will shortly be distributed to the remaining nations.
