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Last updated: November 20th, 2017 at 08:44 UTC+01:00
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Related: Samsung details contents of October security patch
The main purpose of the upgrade, according to Samsung, is to implement a patch for the KRACK vulnerability, which—if not addressed—makes it possible for hackers to eavesdrop on your data when you're connected to a Wi-Fi network.
It also transports a fix for the BlueBorne exploit, reports PhoneArena.
Galaxy Note 8 review: More than just a Galaxy S8+ with an S Pen
This news comes less than a month after Samsung released a near-identical update for the Galaxy Note 8 in China and Hong Kong; however, it's still yet to arrive in a number of European countries, including France and the United Kingdom.
To check to see if the release is ready for your Galaxy Note 8, open Settings, select Software Update, then tap Download Updates Manually. Alternatively, you can always wait until you receive a push notification prompting you to install the OTA.
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