Galaxy A52 and Xcover 5 are getting new firmware updates

Firmware

Samsung is spreading the September 2023 update to more devices. The Galaxy A52 and Galaxy Xcover 5 are two of the latest phones to get this month's security patch. Here's everything you need to know.

The Galaxy A52 (SM-A526W) is getting the September 2023 security patch in Canada. The update carries firmware version A526WVLSAEWH1 and is rolling out for the Galaxy A52 across numerous networks, including Bell Mobile, SaskTel, Virgin Mobile, Tbaytel, Videotron, EastLink, Telus, Cahatr Mobile, Fido, Koodo, Globalive, and Rogers.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F) is getting the September 2023 update in a few countries in North and South America, namely Mexico, Guatemala, and Argentina. The update for the rugged Galaxy Xcover 5 can be identified by firmware version G525FXXS8CWH3.

Both the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy Xcover 5 run Android 13 and One UI 5, and these new updates merely consist of routine security patches.

Users in eligible markets should be able to download the September 2023 update for the Galaxy A52 and Xcover 5 via the Settings app on their phones by navigating to “Software update” and tapping “Download and install.” Meanwhile, users who prefer updating their phones manually using their PCs can download the official firmware files from our website.

Samsung detailed the September 2023 security update's changelog last week. According to the company, the update fixes 62 security vulnerabilities affecting Google software and Samsung apps and hardware.

Mihai Matei - Senior Editor

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First Samsung device: SGH-A800

Mihai is a blogger and column writer at SamMobile. His first Samsung phone was an A800 which took a lot of beating, and a part of him still misses the novelty of the clamshell design. In his free time, he enjoys watching shows, documentaries, and stand-up comedy; listening to music, taking walks, and occasionally playing old(er) video games.

Firmware Phone Galaxy A52 Galaxy Xcover 5 September 2023 Security Patch

Galaxy A52 and Xcover 5 are getting new firmware updates

Mihai Matei - Senior Editor

[email protected]

First Samsung device: SGH-A800

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