As we approach November’s security updates, Samsung is rapidly completing the October rollout. The Galaxy A32 5G has now received the update globally, including in the US. The aging mid-range phone follows dozens of other devices in the October update party. Samsung has already started rolling out the November update.
Galaxy A32 5G picks up Samsung’s October security update
The Galaxy A32 5G launched in early 2021 with Android 11 onboard. The device is eligible for two years of major OS updates and four years of security patches. As it nears the end of its support period, Samsung has continued to honor its commitment with regular security releases. No monthly rollouts, but the phone has picked up new patches every few months.
Samsung recently started pushing the October 2024 security patch, aka SMR (Security Maintenance Release ) to the Galaxy A32 5G. Both the US version and international models are receiving the update. Depending on your device variant and region, the update comes with firmware version CXJ2, DXJ2, or something else (check the last four characters of the build number).
It’s the same changelog everywhere, though. Samsung is rolling out the latest SMR that patches 42 vulnerabilities, with seven identified as critical. These critical flaws could allow unauthorized access to your device, making it essential to install the latest SMR to maintain security. If the Galaxy A32 is your primary device, it’s recommended to update as soon as possible.
As said earlier, Samsung may soon end support for the Galaxy A32 5G. This could be one of the last updates for the device. Your phone should generally notify you when a new software update is available. If it doesn’t, you can manually check for updates by going to Settings > Software update > Download and install. Following these steps will help keep your device secure and up-to-date.
