Samsung has been rolling out the October 2024 security update to multiple Galaxy phones and tablets over the past few weeks. The latest to make the list is the Galaxy S21 FE. Units in the US will receive the update first.

Galaxy S21 FE in the US gets the October 2024 security update

A new software update is now rolling out to the carrier-locked variant of the Galaxy S21 FE. The update has the baseband version G990USQSDGXJ4 and includes the October 2024 security patches, which fix over 40 security vulnerabilities.

The update is now available for download on AT&T, DISH, and US Cellular. Other carriers may release the update in the coming days. The unlocked variant of the Galaxy S21 FE has not yet received the update.

If you have a carrier-locked Galaxy S21 FE and live in the US, you can manually check if the update has been released for your device by navigating to Settings โ†’ Software update โ†’ Download and install.

The next major software update for the Galaxy S21 FE will be One UI 7.0 (Android 15)
The next major software update for the Galaxy S21 FE is One UI 7.0 based on Android 15, which is expected to be released early next year. This update will bring a completely new user interface with smoother animations, a separate Quick Panel and Notification screen, new native app icons, and more.

If you're thinking about upgrading, the Galaxy S24 FE is a great choice. It was recently released with a brighter and larger display, a faster and more power-efficient processor, improved cameras, and a larger battery. In addition, the Galaxy S24 FE also gets operating system updates for seven years.