Samsung releases Android 13 update for the original Galaxy Z Flip
Samsung began the Android 13 rollout for the Galaxy Z Flip in international markets last week. It initially updated the 5G model but soon released the big Android update for the 4G version as well. And over the weekend, the company expanded the rollout to the US too. According to SamMobile, the US units of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G are receiving the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update with firmware version F707USQU3GVK3. That for the 4G model is F700USQU5HVK5. These build numbers are for the carrier-locked devices. The unlocked phones seemingly haven’t made the jump to Android 13 yet. Even for the former, the update is reportedly only available on T-Mobile’s network. So Samsung is likely just getting started with the rollout in the US. A wider release should follow soon. If you’re rocking the first-gen clamshell Galaxy foldable, you can go to the Software update menu in the Settings app to check for updates manually. You may also get a notification once the OTA (over the air) release hits your Galaxy Z Flip unit. This update will add tons of new features and changes to your phone. You will find something new almost everywhere, including the camera, gallery, Samsung Keyboard, Samsung Internet, Bixby Routines, calendar, settings, notifications, and other apps and services. Samsung has also given its One UI skin a minor refresh with bolder app icons and smoother animations. There are new customization options as well, letting you add a more personal touch to your phone. Last but not least, One UI 5.0 improves the accessibility, privacy, and security of Galaxy devices.
The original clamshell foldable is also getting the November security patch
Along with all the goodies that are part and parcel of Google’s Android 13 and Samsung’s One UI 5.0, the latest update for the Galaxy Z Flip also brings a plethora of security fixes. The device is getting the November security patch that fixes more than 60 vulnerabilities. The majority of these are Android OS issues but the Korean firm also patched some Galaxy-specific flaws with the November SMR (Security Maintenance Release). A handful of these patches concern critical vulnerabilities.
