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Samsung‘s Galaxy Z Flip 5 has started getting the June security patch. The 2023 clamshell foldable is picking up the update in select Central American countries. A global rollout may follow soon, covering the US and other markets. This comes amid a wave of a second May update for several Galaxy devices.
Galaxy Z Flip 5 grabs Samsung’s June security update
The June SMR (Security Maintenance Release) is currently available for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 in Guatemala and Panama. The update comes with the firmware build number F731BXXS2CXEA. It appears to be a simple security release with no additional changes. The build number doesn’t hint at any new features or functional improvements. The next major feature update should be One UI 6.1.1, which may arrive in late July or early August.
Samsung usually releases new security patches to its Fold and Flip foldables from the same year around the same time, so the Galaxy Z Fold 5 should join the party soon. The company has already pushed this update to the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S23 series, and a few other devices in some markets. The latest SMR contains fixes for 37 Android OS vulnerabilities and 22 Galaxy vulnerabilities, including at least one critical security flaw.
If you are using a Galaxy device, you can check for updates manually from the Settings app. Well, every smartphone maker offers this ability, though the steps may vary. On a Galaxy, open the Settings app and go to the Software update menu. Now tap Download and install to check if you have an OTA (over the air) update pending download. If not, check again later. You may also get a notification when a new update is available for your phone.
A second May update is rolling out in Europe
As Galaxy Z Flip 5 users in Central America download the June security patch, European users are getting a new update with an old patch. Samsung is rolling out a second May update in the region. It seemingly addresses some camera and battery issues that cropped up following the One UI 6.1 update. This bug-fixing firmware release is also available for the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S23, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and a few other models.
Samsung may soon follow up with the June update for these devices in Europe. The company is also preparing One UI 6.1.1 for several Galaxy devices, including foldables. Based on Android 14, the new One UI version will debut with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 next month before expanding to compatible older models. Rumors say it will bring new AI features and various other improvements to the Galaxy family, so stay tuned.