Most welcome to the Samsung Galaxy S21 series update center. Here you will discover the latest insights on updates of Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ (Plus), and Galaxy S21 Ultra. AndroidTrends will detail the current software versions for each device and notify you if there’s a new software update released.
FYI, the entire Galaxy S21 lineup launched with Android 11-based One UI 3.1 out of the box. Following its policy, Samsung will provide three major Android OS upgrades to the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ (Plus), and Galaxy S21 Ultra. At the same time, these devices are also eligible for at least four years of regular security patches.
- Current stable version: One UI 5.0 on top of Android 13
The latest Samsung Galaxy S21 series update:
[January 29] January 2023 security patch – US (Verizon)
Samsung has released the January 2023 Android security patch for the Verizon Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 smartphone users in the US. The current software update provides regular performance improvements and also enhances the stability of your device.
Software version – G99xUSQU5DWA8
Previous Samsung Galaxy S21 series updates:
[January 03] January 2023 security patch – Switzerland
Samsung has started to push the newest January 2023 Android security patch for the flagship Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphone users in Switzerland, which improves the overall security and privacy of the device along with fixing many important bugs.
Software version – G99xBXXS5DVL3
[November 07] One UI 5.0 update
Just recently, Samsung released the One UI 5.0 upgrade based on the newest Android 13 OS for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones.
[September 29] October 2022 patch — US
For Galaxy S21 series smartphone users in the US on the Verizon network, Samsung released the newest October 2022 Android security patch which fixes an intermittent issue where the device didn’t receive text messages.
Firmware version — G99xUSQS5CVI8
What’s changing:
The current software update:
- Provides the most up to date Android security patches on your device.
- Resolved an intermittent issue where the device didn’t receive text messages.
[September 23, 2022] One UI 5.0 Beta 2 — India, UK
Samsung has now launched the One UI 5.0 Beta 2 update based on the Android 13 Operating System for the Galaxy S21 series smartphone users in India and the UK.
[September 06, 2022] September 2022 security patch — Germany
After some waiting, Samsung has now started releasing the brand new September 2022 security patch for its flagship smartphone, at first this Android security update is available for German Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, S21 Ultra smartphone users. It brings general device stability improvements and fixes some known bugs.
Software versions — G99xBXXS5CVHI
[August 29, 2022] Modifications in camera capabilities — Germany, Korea
In Germany and South Korea, Samsung has newly initiated shipping out a new software update which comes with several new enhancements in overall camera capabilities for the Galaxy S21 series smartphones. According to SamMobile, It includes better image quality, sweetened video quality, compatibility of the 3x telephoto camera with the Hyperlapse mode, and many more.
Software versions:
- Korea — G99xNKSU3CVH7
- Germany — G99xBXXU5CVH7
[August 11, 2022] Galaxy S21 series August 2022 security patch — US (Verizon)
Samsung has now rolled out the August 2022 security patch for the Galaxy S21/S21 Plus/S21 Ultra smartphone users in the US on the Verizon network.
Software version — G99xUSQS5CVGA
[July 29, 2022] Galaxy S21 series August 2022 security patch — Europe
The brand new August 2022 security update is now available for the Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21, and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphone users in Europe. Read more.
Software version — G99xBXXU5CVGB
[July 10, 2022] Galaxy S21 series July 2022 security patch – US
Now, Samsung has released a new firmware update for the US Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone users. The latest July 2022 security patch is now available for the Galaxy S22 series users with important enhancements and bug fixes.
According to SamMobile, this update is presently released on the AT&T, Bluegrass Cellular, Comcast, Tracfone, Verizon, and Xfinity Mobile’s networks in the US.
Software version: G99xU1UES5CVF5
[July 08, 2022] Galaxy S21 series July 2022 security patch – India, Malaysia
The company has provides the latest Android security patch for its eligible Galaxy devices. Now, Samsung started rolling out the new July 2022 security update to the Galaxy S21 series smartphone.
The new update is currently released in India and Malaysia more users will get this update within the next few days. It also a general bug fixes and device stability improvements.
Software version:
- India – G99XBXXS5CVFB
- Malaysia – G99XBXXS5CVFB
[July 04, 2022] Galaxy S21 series July 2022 security patch – Germany
With various security and performance improvements, Samsung has started rolling out the July 2022 security update for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra flagship smartphone users in Germany. Read more.
Software version: G99XBXXS5CVFB
[June 29, 2022] Galaxy S21 series June 2022 security patch – US (Verizon)
Various mid-range and flagship Galaxy smartphones and tablets have received the June 2022 security update. Just now, the latest Android security (June 2022) patch are now available for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphone users.
Currently, this update has been released for Galaxy S22 series device users in the US on the Verizon network. It also is general bug fixes and device, performance, customizations, and stability improvements.
Software version: G99XUSQU5CVF1
[June 27, 2022] Galaxy S21 series June 2022 security patch – US (Locked)
End of last month, The Galaxy S21 series users received the June 2022 security update in European markets. Now, Samsung has rolled out the latest Android security (June 2022) patch for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra smartph0ne users.
This latest update is currently released for carrier-locked models of the Galaxy S21 series smartphone in the United States. It fixes various security and privacy-related vulnerabilities, and the patch provides a very secure interface for the users.
[June 15, 2022] Galaxy S21 series June 2022 security patch – Europe
With new Stock apps upgrades and the second June 2022 security update released for European Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones. The latest update comes with new privacy controls and some stock apps are upgraded with this Android security patch.
These apps are received a new update:
- Galaxy Wearable
- Samsung Health
- SmartThings
- Samsung Members
- Samsung Pay
- Calculator
- Voice Recorder
Sofware version: G99XBXXU5CVF2
[May 31] Galaxy S21 series June 2022 security patch – Europe
Like every time, Samsung released the latest security update for its devices soon before. A few days ago, the Galaxy Tab S7 series received the latest June 2022 security update.
Now, Samsung has released the Brand new Android security (June 2022) update for the flagship Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra users.
The update is currently rolling out in Germany and further this patch will be issued for other smartphones in various countries within the next few days.
Firmware version: G998BXXU5CVEB
[May 27] Galaxy S21 series May 2022 security patch – US (Verizon)
Samsung has now rolled out the May 2022 security update to the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra flagship smartphones. This update is currently available on the Verizon networks in the US.
Firmware version: G99XUSQU5CVE8
[May 18] Galaxy S21 series May 2022 security patch – India
Samsung has started releasing the May 2022 security update with the latest Galaxy S22 series camera features for the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, S21 Ultra devices for better system security and customization. This update is presently rolling out in India.
Firmware version: G99XBXXU5CVDD
[May 16] Galaxy S21 series May 2022 security patch – US
Samsung has now released the May 2022 security update for many of its flagship and mid-range smartphones and tablets. The company has now released the latest May 2022 security patch with the latest Galaxy S22 series camera features for the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, S21 Ultra devices for better system security and customization. This update is currently available in the US. Read more.
Firmware version: G99XU1EU5CVDC
[May 14] Galaxy S21 series May 2022 security patch – South Africa
A few days ago, the company released the May 2022 security update for Galaxy S21 series users in the UK. Now, Samsung has issued this May 2022 security patch alongside the latest Galaxy S22 camera features for the Galaxy S21 series like Night Portrait Mode improvements and enhanced the Auto Framing functions & the Picture Quality. Read more.
Firmware version: G99XBXXU5CVDD
[May 12] Samsung Galaxy S21 series May 2022 security patch – USA (T-Mobile)
Samsung pushed a new firmware update for the Galaxy S21 series devices that includes the May 2022 Android patches. The latest update aims to improve the system’s reliability and security for an enhanced user experience. This update is presently available on T-Mobile in the USA.
Build version: G99XUSQU5CVDB
[May 12] Samsung Galaxy S21 series May 2022 security patch – UAE
Samsung has released a new firmware update for the Galaxy S21 series in UAE. This latest update comes with the May 2022 security update for better system security and stability and this update improves camera functions of the smartphone-like Night portrait mode and auto framing function and enhances the video call effect.
Firmware version – G99XBXXU5CVDD
[May 10] Samsung Galaxy S21 series May 2022 security patch –
Samsung has now rolled out a new software update to the Galaxy S21 series. The smartphones getting the latest May 2022 security update for better system security and stability. This update improves system customizations and provides some new privacy features. Read more.
[May 09] Samsung Galaxy S21 series update with May 2022 security patch – France
The company has now rolled out the May 2022 security update with new camera features to the Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra flagship smartphones. This update is currently released in France for better system security with the Galaxy S22 camera features.
[May 09] Samsung Galaxy S21 series May 2022 security update – US
Samsung has currently released the May 2022 security update to the carrier-locked Galaxy S21 series smartphone. This update is presently rolling out in the US and the May 2022 security patch for the smartphone comes with an upgrade firmware version number G991USQU5CVDB.
[May 05] Samsung Galaxy S21 series May 2022 security update – UK
Samsung released the brand new May 2022 security patch to its flagship Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra in the UK. This update arrives with a new feature. The company has released the latest firmware version G99XBXXU5CVDD for the Galaxy S21 series smartphone users. Read more.
[May 02] Samsung Galaxy S21 series May 2022 security patch – Europe
Samsung has now released the brand new May 2022 security patch to the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra flagship smartphones. The latest update comes with an upgrade firmware version number G99xBXXU5CVDD. This update is currently rolling out in Italy and the update will be issued in various regions in the future. Read more.
January 07, 2022
Samsung started sending the January 2022 security patch to the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra smartphones in the Netherlands and Germany. The update bears firmware versions: G99xBXXU4BULF, while the changelog hints at big stock app upgrade possibilities.
To check for software updates manually, navigate to your device’s Settings >> Software updates >> Download and install.
November 15, 2021
Samsung has begun the stable Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update rollout for the Galaxy S21 series devices globally.
November 02, 2021
Samsung released the fourth One UI 4 Beta update for the Galaxy S21 series devices. The update rollout is currently happening in South Korea and Germany with firmware version ZUK1.
One UI 4 Beta 4 Changelog
Bug fixes
- Delete stretch effect when over scrolling
- Remove notification pop-up when running the app for the first time
- Stutter when setting WQHD
- Frame drop occurs when an alarm sounds
- WIFI and hotspot do not turn on in certain situations
- Blurred screen when unlocking
- When making and receiving calls Two call logs are created
- Fingerprint recognition does not work after intermittently rebooting
- Under certain circumstances, nearby WIFI APs are not searched
- Rebooted during a voice call
- Keypad is closed
- When closing all recent apps, the entire ONEUI home is forcefully closed and then rebooted
- Fixed other minor issues
October 25, 2021
The Galaxy S21 trio is now grabbing the latest One UI 4 Beta update, which comes with November 2021 security patch, optimizations for Color Themes feature, and improvements for a better overall user experience. To be mentioned, the update rollout is taking place in several countries including the US, India, South Korea, and Germany.
October 05, 2021
After a heavy workout on the One UI 4 Beta build, Samsung kicked off the latest Android 12-based One UI 4 Beta 2 for the Galaxy S21 series smartphones in South Korea, followed by Germany, still awaited for the US. Firmware versions:
- Galaxy S21 Ultra – G998BXXU3ZUJ1
- Galaxy S21 Plus – G996BXXU3ZUJ1
- Galaxy S21 – G991BXXU3ZUJ1
- One UI 4 Beta 2 Changelog
- Bug fixes
- Color theme applied
- Microphone mode (standard, voice emphasis, all sounds) added during video calls
- RAM Plus (virtual RAM) applied
- Samsung keyboard input accuracy improved
- Fixed a problem with closing when running Secure Folder
- Performance-related improvements
- Many other improvements applied
- Bug fixes
September 28, 2021
Taking a step ahead of Google, Samsung released the October 2021 security update to the Galaxy S21 series smartphones in Europe and Asia. However, it is rolling out in a staged manner so that the availability may be different for all regions. Firmware versions:
- Galaxy S21 Ultra – G998BXXU3AUIE
- Galaxy S21 Plus – G996BXXU3AUIE
- Galaxy S21 – G991BXXU3AUIE
- Update: New Feature Added – Digital Key
- Samsung released the October 2021 security update for the Galaxy S21 series in South Korea, which installs the Digital Key feature that enables Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra users use their smartphone as a key of select cars.
September 6, 2021
Samsung releasing the Android 11-based One UI 3.1.1 update to the Galaxy S21 series devices in several global smartphone markets along with September 2021 Android patches. The update rollout is taking place with firmware versions: G991U1UES4AUH9, G996U1UES4AUH9, and G998U1UES4AUH9 for Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra respectively.