The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 has been updated with the February 2024 security patch, making it the inaugural device to receive this latest enhancement. This initiative kickstarts a broader rollout that will see a multitude of Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets upgraded with the latest security improvements in the forthcoming weeks. Priority will likely be given to the flagship models before the update trickles down to the more budget-friendly and mid-range variants.
Galaxy Z Flip 3 Receives Latest Security Patch in Europe
Owners of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 in various European countries are beginning to see their devices updated with firmware version F711BXXS7GXAC. While the update is currently limited to European regions, a wider release is anticipated. The specifics of the security vulnerabilities addressed in this patch have not yet been disclosed by Samsung, but it’s expected that details will be shared by the company in due course, keeping in line with their history of prompt communication regarding security matters.
The update emphasizes security enhancements and is presumed to include a host of bug fixes. Users should not anticipate new features or performance boosts from this particular update. If you’re using a Galaxy Z Flip 3 in Europe, you can manually check for the update by navigating to Settings, selecting Software update, and then tapping Download and install. For those who prefer not to wait for the OTA update, manually flashing the new firmware is also an option by downloading the file from a firmware database.
Initially launched in 2021 with Android 11, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 quickly received subsequent updates to Android 12 and Android 13 in the following years. It was only a few months ago that the device was upgraded to Android 14-based One UI 6.0. It is anticipated that the Galaxy Z Flip 3 will receive at least one more major Android OS update later in the year.
