Update (10/06/22) – JB
Samsung started distributing the October 2022 security patch for the Galaxy S20 FE with Snapdragon. The novelty was confirmed by several users in Western Europe.
According to these people, the update carries the numbering G781BXXU4FVI4, and it fixes almost 50 security holes found in the operating system.
In addition, the changelog also mentions the presence of tweaks to the South Korean manufacturer’s proprietary interface. For now, the update is being released slowly and gradually in batches.
Therefore, there are chances for the update to take a while to reach Europeian smartphones. If you want to check availability, the path is simple:
Settings > Software Update > Download and Install.
Update (08/14/2022) – MR
You received? Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Snapdragon receives August security package in Europe
Samsung continues to roll out the August security patch for Galaxy phones. Last week, it released the update for the Galaxy S22 flagship line in Europe.
After the Galaxy S21 series is also covered, it is the turn of the Galaxy S20 FE variants with the Snapdragon platform to receive the update in Europe. Earlier this month, it was made available in Russia.
Galaxy S20 FE with Snapdragon latest update has firmware version G780GXXU3CVG6 and brings the August Android Security Patch, which includes dozens of fixes for privacy and security vulnerabilities. There are also bug fixes and device stability improvements.
To check if the update has arrived for your device, go to Settings, Software Update and click Download and Install. It is worth mentioning that it is being distributed gradually and if it does not appear on your device today, it will be available in the next few days.
Samsung launched the Galaxy S20 FE in September 2020. With powerful specifications and great value for money, it has become one of the South Korean’s biggest hits.
In 2022, Samsung launched the 5G variant in Europe. In terms of specifications, it has a Snapdragon 865 platform, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of internal storage, 32 megapixel front camera, rear camera module with 12 megapixel main, 12 megapixel wide angle and 8 megapixel telephoto. For power, there’s a 4,500mAh battery pack with support for 25W fast charging.
Update (08/04/22) – JB
Galaxy S20 FE gets August security patch update
The Galaxy S20 FE too is getting the August security patch after some Samsung smartphones gain access to the update. The novelty began to be distributed this Thursday.
According to users in Russia, the device receives firmware numbering G780FXXU9DVG5 and the update fixes a number of vulnerabilities found in Android 12.
On top of that, we also have improvements to DeX, tweaks to prevent MAC addresses from being leaked via WiFi and NFC, and the end of a vulnerability affecting Knox VPN.
For now, the update is being released from slowly and gradually through batches. Therefore, we emphasize that it may take a while for it to reach Europeian devices.
Anyway, the way to check the availability of the update is simple:
Settings > Software Update > Download and Install.
Update (07/07/22) – JB
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE with Snapdragon gets July security patch
Known for having adopted a much more agile software policy, Samsung began releasing the July security patch for the Galaxy S20 FE with Snapdragon. The news was confirmed by several users this Thursday.
According to those who already had access to the update, it bears the numbering G780GXXS3CVF3 in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam. The G781BXXS4FVF3 version is being released in Europe.
The update only brings the July security patch with 50 fixes for holes found in Google’s operating system. The changelog also cites the presence of performance improvements to the Korean proprietary interface.
For now, there are no reports of the update being released in Europe, but that could change soon. This is the path for those who want to look for the update:
Settings > Software Update > Download and Install.
Update (25/06/2022) – by DT
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE with Snapdragon gets June security update in Europe
Just over 10 days after start the release of the update with the security package for the month of June in the foreign market, the Samsung started releasing the update for the owners of Galaxy S20 FE who are in Europe.
O AllCellular confirmed that the content is already being delivered here for the version of premium mid-range of the South Korean brand with the Qualcomm S processornapdragon 865 (SM8250), but the variant with the Exynos chip should also be contemplated.
The new Firmware version is labeled G780GXXU3CVE7 and the approximate size of 1 GB. According to Samsung, the new update fixes about 66 security vulnerabilities found in android 12.
Furthermore, the new update adds some performance and stability improvements to the One UI 4.1 user interface. To check the availability of the update, just follow the path: Settings > Software Update > Download and Install.
Update (14/06/22) – JB
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Snapdragon gets June security patch
Samsung is releasing, this Tuesday (14), the June security patch for the Galaxy S20 FE in the LTE version with Snapdragon processor. The news was shared by several users in Australia, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines.
According to those who already had access to the update, it bears the numbering G780GXXU3CVE7 and fixes about 66 vulnerabilities found in Android 12. In addition, the software also delivers some performance improvements for the One UI 4.1 interface.
For now, there are no reports of Europeians receiving the update. Even so, whoever wants to check its availability, the path is simple:
Settings > Software Update > Download and Install.
Update (5/18/2022) – HA
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Snapdragon receives May security package in Europe
Samsung has started rolling out the May 2022 security patch update for the Galaxy S20 FE with Snapdragon 865 processor — and the initial rollout already includes Europe, as well as other Latin countries such as Bolivia, Chile, and Paraguay.
The package comes with firmware version G780GXXS3CVD7 and fixes dozens of privacy and security vulnerabilities. The news has not yet arrived for the Exynos 990 version of the Galaxy S20 FE, but the Galaxy S20 FE 5G is also already being updated in some markets.
You can now check for the latest software update and download it by navigating to Settings > Software update and tapping Download and install if you haven’t already received a notification. Still manual installation can also be done by downloading the firmware file from a database.
Vale remembers that the Galaxy S20 FE arrived with Android 10, received the update to One UI 3 in 2021, and is already running One UI 4.1 of Android 12 in its latest version.
Update (26/04/2022) – EB
Finally arrived: Galaxy S20 FE Snapdragon receives April security package in Europe
In early April, Samsung released the latest security patch for the Galaxy S20 FE Snapdragon, but the update was still restricted to a few countries. After updating this phone with One UI 4.1, the South Korean is finally releasing the update with the April 2022 patch for this smartphone in Europe, now see what changes.
The April 2022 security patch is now available for the Galaxy S20 FE with Snapdragon chip in Europe and arrives fixing several bugs and vulnerabilities with the G780GXXS3CVC4 version.
The list of changes also mentions that the stability of One UI 4.1 may have been improved with bug fixes and around 80 system vulnerabilities.
In addition, these improvements should also bring improved performance to the S20 FE with Snapdragon 865. The update weighs 216.49 MB, so we advise you to use WiFi to download it. It is also recommended that you have at least 50% battery charge to install this update.
As Samsung always rolls out its updates in waves, you can check if it’s available now by going to:
- Settings > Software Update > Download and Install
Original article (04/12/2022)
Galaxy S20 FE Snapdragon gets April security patch
While still distributing One UI 4.1 in some countries, Samsung released this Tuesday (12) the April security patch for Galaxy S20 FE Snapdragon. The novelty began to circulate in several Southeast Asian countries.
According to those who already had access to the update, it brings the firmware number G780GXXS3CVC4 and fixes about 80 vulnerabilities found in the Android operating system.
Additionally, the changelog also cites the presence of minor performance tweaks to Samsung’s proprietary interface, as well as fixes for known bugs.
For now, as usual, this update is being rolled out slowly and gradually through batches. Therefore, we point out that it may take a little longer to reach your smartphone.
However, if you want to check availability, the path is simple:
Settings > Software Update > Download and Install
It is worth remembering that in Europe this device has not yet been updated with One UI 4.1, but that may change soon.
- Infinity-O display with Dynamic AMOLED technology with 120 Hz
- 6.5-inch panel with FHD+ resolution
- Display with 20:9 aspect ratio and centered circular notch
- Snapdragon 865 processor
- 6 or 8 GB of RAM memory
- 128 or 256 GB of internal storage
- 32 MP front camera
- Three rear cameras
- 12 MP f/1.8 main sensor
- 12 MP sensor with f/2.2 wide-angle lens
- 8 MP sensor with f/2.4 telephoto lens
- 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging
- Wireless and reverse charging support up to 15W
- USB-C, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and GPS
- IP68 certified against water and dust
- Android 12 with One UI interface
- Available in up to 6 colors
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