Samsung Galaxy users have been facing delays in receiving the latest critical security update for the month of May, with millions of users still waiting for the update to be rolled out. The company initially detailed the month’s wider Android and Samsung-only fixes ahead of Google, but the rollout has been messy and confusing, leaving users unsure when they will receive the update for their specific device, network, and country.
While Samsung’s May 2024 update is finally rolling out widely and bringing One UI 6.1 to older phones and tablets, some two-year-old midrange devices are not receiving the latest security update. Instead, these devices are stuck with the April security patch, leaving them vulnerable to security threats that have already been addressed by Google in previous updates.
Users are finding it difficult to keep track of which models and carriers have received the update, adding to the frustration of the already delayed rollout. Samsung’s major rival, Apple, has managed to provide global updates to all its iPhones within days of a release, addressing any issues promptly and efficiently. This sharp contract emphasizes the need for Samsung to simplify its update process and avoid confusion for its users.
Google’s efforts to improve Android security are evident with the release of Android 15, but the complexity and confusion surrounding Samsung’s security update process undermine the safety of its devices. With the increasing importance of security in smartphones, users expect timely updates to protect their data and privacy, which is not being met effectively by Samsung’s current process.
As Samsung works to improve its security update process, users are left wondering when they will receive the latest critical updates for their devices. The company needs to streamline its rollout process to ensure that all users, regardless of their device model, country, carrier, or network status, receive timely and efficient updates to protect their devices from security threats.
In a month where both Google and Apple have been proactive in updating their software to address security issues, Samsung’s complex and confusing update process is falling short. The company must prioritize the security of its users and work towards simplifying its update process to ensure that all devices receive critical updates in a timely manner, without leaving millions of users waiting for protection against potential security threats.
