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Last updated: October 21st, 2020 at 19:17 UTC+02:00
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The latest update for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 carries firmware version F916UXXS1BTJ1 and it's rolling out in dozens of countries across multiple continents. There are too many to count but you can refer to our firmware archive and verify if the latest firmware update is available in your country. In addition, the latest firmware update is bringing the October 2020 security patch to the Galaxy Z Fold 2 on Sprint's network in the USA. This firmware version is labeled as F916USQS1ATJ1.
Samsung doesn't seem to be bringing any new meaningful changes to the Galaxy Z Fold 2 user experience with the latest firmware update, but the package does bring the October 2020 security patch which is fairly important.
The October patch fixes 21 vulnerabilities found in Samsung's software, and one of the bugs can theoretically be exploited to give malicious parties access to the user's Secure Folder contents. Of course, exploiting this vulnerability is not as easy as it sounds but it is good to know that Samsung has addressed it, so even if the latest firmware update doesn't include major additions, it's still a welcomed release and Galaxy Z Fold 2 owners should be getting it as soon as they are able to.
As usual, you can download the firmware by opening Settings, accessing Software updates and tapping Download and install on your phone. You can also refer to our firmware archive, search for the Galaxy Z Fold 2, download the latest update from there and install it on your phone using a Windows PC.
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.
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