On August 10, Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable phones, and here, we’re talking about a basic tip on how to update the software on your phone. Nowadays, Firmware Over the Air (commonly known as FOTA) has become the most popular and easiest way to upgrade software on a smartphone.
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You can easily download and install a new software version on your phone, tablet, or smartwatch via FOTA. Firmware upgrade over the air is the easiest and most convenient way to upgrade mobile devices as you can do it in the comfort of your home just by maintaining constant internet connectivity.
Here’s how to update Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Flip 4
First, open your phone’s lock and swipe up on the Home screen to expand the Apps screen where your phone’s apps are located. From here, just tap on Settings (gear icon), where, you can access all the settings of your phone’s functions and features.
Once done, scroll down in the Settings menu of the phone and you should see a Software Update tab, tap it. A new download and install button will appear with the option to auto download over Wi-Fi and information about the last update, finally, tap on Download and Install.
Benefits of new software updates
- Samsung brings new functionalities of the latest software version.
- New FOTA will remove the bugs from your Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Flip 4.
- Samsung uses firmware updates to add new features.
Talking specifically about firmware, it refers to the applications and operating systems that control the operation of Samsung smartphones. Rather than software, it is called firmware to highlight that it is very closely linked to particular hardware components of a device.
Galaxy Z Fold 4 & Flip 4 Software Updates Support
Both the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 have been officially confirmed to carry at least four generations of Android OS upgrades and up to five years of security patches. It ensures regular security patches till August 2027 and the major upgrades are as follows:
- Android 13-based One UI 5.0
- Android 14-based One UI 6.0 [Tentative name]
- Android 15-based One UI 7.0
- Android 16-based One UI 8.0
First software update
On August 23, 2022, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 devices received their first firmware update with a new security patch dated July 2022. Instead of Samsung, Verizon – a major network operator – released the July 2022 security patch for the new foldable. in the United States.
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