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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G UW Software Update

Verizon is pleased to announce a software update for your device. This software update has been tested to help optimize device performance, resolve known issues, apply the latest security patches and, when available, deliver new features.

Before you download:

Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network, or make sure it has a strong Verizon wireless network connection.
Ensure your battery is fully charged before starting the software update.

System Update 10

The details:

Release date: 04/26/2024
Android™ Security Patch Level: April 2024
Software Version: UP1A.231005.007.A236VSQU3CXD3

What's changing:

This software update includes the latest One UI 6.1 with improvements to user experience, performance and security. For more information, open the Tips app and follow the user guides.

Device Care > Battery Protection

Extend your battery's lifespan – Choose from several battery protection options to help maintain your battery's capacity over the lifetime of your phone.

Clock

Customize your alarms – Customize alarm backgrounds with your own images or videos. Tap the Clock to change the style.

Gallery

Copy from one image, paste in another – The Gallery app lets you copy a subject from one image, then paste it into another. Touch and hold a subject to copy it, then touch and hold an empty area in another image to paste it.

Samsung Account

Bring the whole family together – Samsung account family groups let you easily share things with loved ones and create accounts for your kids. Once you create a family group, you'll get access to exclusive family sharing and parental control features in Samsung apps as well as up to 30 GB of free cloud storage to share all your family photos.

Call & Message Continuity

Talk on any device – Make and receive calls and texts from any Galaxy tablet, computer, or watch signed in to your Samsung account.
Switch devices mid-conversation – You can pull calls from one device to another anytime, even during calls.
To enable this feature: Both devices must be signed in to the same Samsung account, using the native Phone app for calls, and Samsung Messages app for texts.

Open Settings > Connected devices > Call & text on other devices, and follow the instructions to pair your Galaxy phone and tablet.
You can send and receive messages using any Wi-Fi network. Calls require both devices to be on the same Wi-Fi network.

Settings > Mobile Networks

Toggle 5G On/Off – You can now turn 5G off if you don't want to use 5G networks.

Open Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks, and toggle "Allow 5G service" On/Off.

System Update Instructions

To help you with the software update for your Samsung device, this page contains the following information:

Wi-Fi Only Over The Air (OTA) Programming
Server-Initiated Software Update Instructions
User-Initiated Software Update Instructions
Software Update while Roaming

Note: Estimated software download time is 6-10 minutes. Estimated software update time is 6-10 minutes.

User-Initiated Software Update

This process allows a user to navigate through the device options to seek updates.

From a Home screen, touch and swipe up or down to display all apps, tap Settings > System updates > Check for system updates.

Note These instructions apply to Standard mode only.
If your device finds a new software update, tap Download now. When complete, a screen will appear advising you that the new version of software is ready to be installed. Tap Install update.
The device will power down and power back on. A screen will appear stating that the installation has been completed. Tap OK.

You've successfully updated your software.

Wi-Fi Only OTA Programming - Wi-Fi Exclusive Update

If Wi-Fi is enabled and your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network, your device will be able to receive and download new software updates.

The download will take place when the device is in Wi-Fi coverage, but coverage does not need to be consistent. You can use multiple Wi-Fi networks and disconnect from/reconnect to Wi-Fi, and the update will continue to download from where it left off until complete.
When the download is complete, you'll receive a notification that there's a new software update available for installation. Tap Install Now to continue with installation. The device will power off and back on and the installation process will begin.

You've successfully updated your software.

Server-Initiated Software Update

You'll be notified on your device that a software update is available.

Select Install now and your device will power off and back on and the installation process will begin. Tap OK to begin the installation.

Note: If you choose Defer, this will delay installation and you'll be taken back to the Home screen. The software update message will appear periodically until you install the update.
After you've received first notification of the software update, you can manually initiate by going to Home > Applications > Settings > About Device > Software updates. Under System updates, tap Restart & install to install the update. Your device will power off and back on and the installation process will begin.
Once the installation is complete, the device will power off and then back on again.

You've successfully updated your software.

System Update while Roaming

If you're roaming, you won't receive a software update notice. To update, you'll need to either enable Wi-Fi and wait for the update notice to appear or manually update by going to Home > Application > Settings > About device > Software updates.

To enable Wi-Fi:

Go to Settings > Wireless & networks.
Tap Wi-Fi.
To connect to an available Wi-Fi network, select Wi-Fi settings and select an available Wi-Fi network or manually add a Wi-Fi network.

If the software update fails to install, you'll get an error screen. However, this only means the software didn't install properly. The device will power back on with original software and will prompt you again to install the software update.

If you don't have a strong connection to Wi-Fi or the Verizon Wireless network, you may not be able to perform a software update over the air. Instead, you can connect your device to a computer with Internet access. Connect your device to your computer using your USB cable, then download the Software Upgrade Assistant tool to your computer, which will check for software updates and initiate the software update process.

System Update 9

The details:

Release date: 04/11/2024
Android Security Patch Level: January 2024
Software Version: UP1A.231005.007.A236VSQS3CXD2

What's changing:

The current software update provides performance improvements to your device.

System Update 8

The details:

Release date: 02/29/2024
Android Security Patch Level: January 2024
Software Version: UP1A.231005.007.A236VSQS3CXB2

What's changing:

The current software update provides the most up to date Android security patches on your device.

Next steps and additional links

Please allow additional time for the apps on your device to continue to download after the software update.

If for any reason this software update doesn't fully download, our Software Upgrade Assistant tool can provide immediate self-serve troubleshooting guidance.
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