After rolling out the Android 13 update to various smartphones and tablets over the past couple of months, Samsung has released a new security update to a bunch of Galaxy devices. The carrier-locked version of the Galaxy S21 FE is now getting the December 2022 security update in the US.
The latest software update for the carrier-locked version of the Galaxy S21 FE comes with firmware version G990USQS4DVL1. The update is currently available on Xfinity Mobile's network in the US, and it could be released on other networks in the country. The update brings the December 2022 security patch that fixes 93 security vulnerabilities.
If you live in the US and have a carrier-locked version of the Galaxy S21 FE, you can now install the new update on your phone by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping Download and install. You can also install the latest update by downloading the firmware from our firmware database and flashing it manually.
The Galaxy S21 FE debuted earlier this year with Android 12 onboard. It already received the Android 13 update a few weeks ago. It is eligible to receive three more Android OS updates in the future. Looking to buy a new Samsung device this holiday season? Check out our Holiday 2022 Gift Guide.
