Samsung's August Update Arrives for Galaxy S23 Series with One UI 5.1.1

By Milcah Tanimu

Samsung users are in for a treat as the August update begins rolling out to an extensive range of devices, thanks to Samsung's commitment to providing up to 5 years of updates for its phones. With new devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 recently launched, the list of supported devices keeps expanding rather than shrinking.

This August update has kicked off by targeting some of the older devices that still receive monthly updates, such as the Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 20, and Galaxy Z Fold 2, primarily in the US.

The August update, delivered through Verizon, is primarily focused on delivering the latest Android security patches to devices. While performance improvements, new camera features, or modem updates are not explicitly mentioned, this might be because Samsung is gearing up to roll out Android 14 and One UI 6 in the next couple of months.

Here's a snapshot of the devices receiving the August update and their corresponding build numbers:

**First Round of Updates:**
- Galaxy Z Fold 2: F916USQS4JWG8
- Galaxy S20: G981VSQS6HWGC
- Galaxy S20+: G986USQS6HWGC
- Galaxy S20 Ultra: G988USQS6HWGC
- Galaxy S20 FE: G781VSQSAHWG9
- Galaxy Note 20: N981USQS5HWG8
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: N986USQS5HWG8
- Galaxy A53 5G: A536VSQS8CWG8

**Update 8/14:**
The Galaxy S21 series, including the S21 FE, receives the August update with a focus on the latest security patch.

**Update 8/15:**
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 receive their first update for August, providing the latest security patch.

**Update 8/17:**
The Galaxy S23 series, including the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra, not only receive the August security patch but also the One UI 5.1.1 update. This new software version, which debuted on the Fold 5 and Flip 5, promises "performance improvements" alongside the latest security enhancements.

With Samsung's ongoing commitment to updates and the rollout of newer software versions, users can anticipate continued improvements and enhancements to their devices' functionality and security.