Verizon is pleased to announce a software update for your device. This software update has been tested to optimize device performance, resolve known issues and apply the latest security patches.
Before you download:
Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network, or make sure it has a strong Verizon wireless network connection.
Ensure your battery is fully charged before starting the software update.
System Update 25
The details:
Release date: 09/29/2022
Android™ Security Patch Level: October 2022
Software Version: SP1A.210812.016.G998USQS5CVI8
What's changing:
The current software update:
Provides the most up to date Android security patches on your device.
Resolved an intermittent issue where the device didn't receive text messages.
System Update Instructions
To help you with the software update for your Samsung device, this page contains the following information:
Wi-Fi Only Over The Air (OTA) Programming
Server-Initiated Software Update Instructions
User-Initiated Software Update Instructions
Software Update while Roaming
Note: Estimated software download time is 6-10 minutes. Estimated software update time is 6-10 minutes.
User-Initiated Software Update
This process allows a user to navigate through the device options to seek updates.
From a Home screen, touch and swipe up or down to display all apps, tap Settings > System updates > Check for system updates.
Note These instructions apply to Standard mode only.
If your device finds a new software update, tap Download now. When complete, a screen will appear advising you that the new version of software is ready to be installed. Tap Install update.
The device will power down and power back on. A screen will appear stating that the installation has been completed. Tap OK.
You've successfully updated your software.
Wi-Fi Only OTA Programming - Wi-Fi Exclusive Update
If Wi-Fi is enabled and your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network, your device will be able to receive and download new software updates.
The download will take place when the device is in Wi-Fi coverage, but coverage does not need to be consistent. You can use multiple Wi-Fi networks and disconnect from/reconnect to Wi-Fi, and the update will continue to download from where it left off until complete.
When the download is complete, you'll receive a notification that there's a new software update available for installation. Tap Install Now to continue with installation. The device will power off and back on and the installation process will begin.
You've successfully updated your software.
Server-Initiated Software Update
You'll be notified on your device that a software update is available.
Select Install now and your device will power off and back on and the installation process will begin. Tap OK to begin the installation.
Note: If you choose Defer, this will delay installation and you'll be taken back to the Home screen. The software update message will appear periodically until you install the update.
After you've received first notification of the software update, you can manually initiate by going to Home > Applications > Settings > About Device > Software updates. Under System updates, tap Restart & install to install the update. Your device will power off and back on and the installation process will begin.
Once the installation is complete, the device will power off and then back on again.
You've successfully updated your software.
System Update while Roaming
If you're roaming, you won't receive a software update notice. To update, you'll need to either enable Wi-Fi and wait for the update notice to appear or manually update by going to Home > Application > Settings > About device > Software updates.
To enable Wi-Fi:
Go to Settings > Wireless & networks.
Tap Wi-Fi.
To connect to an available Wi-Fi network, select Wi-Fi settings and select an available Wi-Fi network or manually add a Wi-Fi network.
If the software update fails to install, you'll get an error screen. However, this only means the software didn't install properly. The device will power back on with original software and will prompt you again to install the software update.
If you don't have a strong connection to Wi-Fi or the Verizon Wireless network, you may not be able to perform a software update over the air. Instead, you can connect your device to a computer with Internet access. Connect your device to your computer using your USB cable, then download the Software Upgrade Assistant tool to your computer, which will check for software updates and initiate the software update process.
System Update 24
The details:
Release date: 09/13/2022
Android Security Patch Level: September 2022
Software Version: SP1A.210812.016.G998USQS5CVHB
What's changing:
The current software update provides the most up to date Android security patches on your device.
System Update 23
The details:
Release date: 09/06/2022
Android Security Patch Level: August 2022
Software Version: SP1A.210812.016.G998USQU5CVH8
What's changing:
This software update brings the latest One UI 4.1.1 and other enhancements.
Private Share
You can now edit names once files are shared through private sharing. Go to Private Share > select sent or received files > select the 3 dots for more options > select Edit name.
Smart View
Multi View has been enhanced to fit your daily usage style. Select the Multi View controls from the Smart View drop down list. The Multi View options window will appear.
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