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Samsung releases July 2024 security update for Galaxy M04 and Galaxy A03

Key Points:

  1. Galaxy M04 gets July 2024 security patch in India.
  2. Galaxy A03 also receives July 2024 security update.
  3. Both models will not get major OS updates anymore.

Galaxy M04 Update Details:

Samsung has rolled out the July 2024 security update for the Galaxy M04, a budget phone from two years ago. This update fixes 58 security issues and is currently available in India for the model SM-M045F, with firmware version M045FXXS8EXF2.

How to Update:

  • If your Galaxy M04 alerts you about the update, tap the notification and select “Download and Install.”
  • If no notification appears, navigate to Settings > Software update > Download and install.

Future Updates for Galaxy M04:

  • The Galaxy M04 will no longer receive new OS updates. The latest major update it got was Android 14-based One UI 6.1.
  • Samsung will continue providing security updates for at least the next three years every quarter.

Recommendation:

  • If you’re considering an upgrade, the Galaxy A05s is a good option in a similar price range.

Galaxy A03 Update Details:

The Galaxy A03, released nearly three years ago, is also getting the July 2024 security patch, which addresses 58 security vulnerabilities. This update is for the international variant SM-A035F, with firmware version A035FXXS7CXF3.

How to Update:

  • To install the update, go to Settings > Software update > Download and install.
  • Alternatively, download the firmware from Samsung’s database and install it using Odin on a Windows PC.

Future Updates for Galaxy A03:

  • The Galaxy A03 will not receive any further major OS upgrades. It is currently running on Android 13 (One UI Core 5.1).
  • Samsung will provide biannual security updates for this model.

Future Device Suggestion:

  • For those looking to upgrade, waiting for the release of the Galaxy A06 might be a good idea.
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