Galaxy S22 starts receiving October 2024 update in the US

Samsung has started rolling out the October 2024 security patch to Galaxy S22 series devices in the US. For better information, let us tell you that this update is currently available on carrier-locked models. However, the company has already rolled out the October 2024 month update to more than half of its eligible devices.

Galaxy S22 October 2024 update details

For the base Galaxy S22, the October update comes with the new build version S901USQS6EXJ3. Galaxy S22 Plus owners can identify it with the version S906USQS6EXJ3. Meanwhile, S22 Ultra users can identify this update with the build version S908USQS6EXJ3.

According to the changelog, it does not include new features, but it may include fixes for some previous bugs. Furthermore, the October 2024 update for the Galaxy devices comes with fixes for over 40 security-related vulnerabilities. To keep your Android device protected from security breaches, you should install the latest Android security patches.

Currently, this latest security update for the Galaxy S22 is spotted on major network carriers, like T-Mobile. Other carrier-locked and unlocked models will also get the update soon. These updates are released in batches, so they could take time for full rollout. So if the update is released for your device and it is not showing yet, keep patience.

Aside from the October month update, these devices are also waiting for their next major update, One UI 7. However, Samsung already cleared that the One UI 7 will be introduced with the Galaxy S25 series early next year.