Samsung’s November security update for the Galaxy S24 series has reached more markets around the world. It recently rolled out to users in its homeland, South Korea. This could be a good sign of a nearing One UI 7.0 release, though the company has yet to confirm it.
Galaxy S24 receives the November update globally before the One UI 7.0 beta
Samsung has been pushing the November SMR (Security Maintenance Release) to Galaxy phones since early this month. After an initial rollout in the US, the update gradually expanded to other parts of the world. Korean users are now receiving it with the firmware build number S92*NKSU4AXK4.
This month’s security update is allegedly necessary for One UI 7.0. Samsung rolling out the update to Korean Galaxy s24 users suggests it’s nearing the beta rollout. The company is expected to formally announce the update at the Korean edition of its annual developers’ conference later this week.
SDC Korea is scheduled for November 21. If Samsung announces the One UI 7.0 beta at the event, the rollout could begin soon after the event or early next week. The Galaxy S24 series may be followed by other models in the beta party. The stable version will come in January 2025 after the Galaxy S25 launch.
While we wait for the upcoming One UI update, the November SMR introduces a major security feature to Galaxy phones. Supported devices can now automatically block USB connections when Auto Blocker settings are set to Maximum. You can only charge your device through the USB port and do nothing more.
This month’s security patch also addresses over 50 known vulnerabilities across Galaxy phones and tablets. Samsung has already updated dozens of devices to the latest SMR. More will join the party in the coming days. You can check for updates from the Settings app on your Galaxy device.
