AT&T Samsung S23 5G (SM-S911U), Galaxy S23+ 5G (SM-S916U), Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G (SM-S918U) USQS5CXJX December Security Updates Rolling Out

Owners of  AT&T's Samsung S23 5G (SM-S911U), Galaxy S23+ 5G (SM-S916U), Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G (SM-S918U) will now receives the The December 2024 Security treatments. Today AT&T has officially announced that the new update is now available for grab via Over-The-Air (OTA).    So, if you've got an S23's model locked to AT&T, now is the time to check your phone. Just head to Settings > Software update (or System updates), then tap Download and install or Check for system updates.

Here are the latest updates details: 

Release date: December 11, 2024

Android version: 14
Security Patch Level (SPL): December 1, 2024

Baseband version: 

S911USQ S5CXJX (Galaxy S23 5G SM-S911U)
S916USQS5CXJX (Galaxy S23+ 5G SM-S916U)
S918USQS5CXJX (Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G SM-S918U)

WHAT CHANGES?

• Stability and reliability

Device behavior has been improved.

• Security

The device is protected with improved security.

A RECAP ABOUT ANDROID 14 FEATURES:

The Android 14 update includes Samsung's One UI 6.0 and features significant improvements in customization, privacy, performance, and accessibility. Enhanced customization New lock screen options: A new lock screen customization picker makes it easier to change clock faces, fonts, colors, and shortcuts. You can also set custom lock screen shortcuts for your most-used controls. More wallpaper and theme options: You can create custom wallpapers using AI (on some devices), and the system's "Material You" theming has more precise color-matching and a new monochromatic theme for a sleek look. 

  Intuitive Flex Window: For your outer cover screen, the update adds a wider variety of widgets, video wallpapers, and clock faces for more personalization. Improved privacy and security Enhanced PIN security: The system recommends a more secure 6-digit PIN. With a PIN of six digits or more, you can enable automatic unlocking after entering the correct code. You can also turn off the on-screen animations that appear when entering your PIN to thwart "shoulder surfers". Better app data control: Android 14 provides more information about how apps use and share your data, making it easier to make informed decisions about granting permissions. It also offers a "selective media access" feature, allowing you to grant an app access to only specific photos and videos.

  Health Connect integration: The Health Connect feature is now built directly into the settings menu, providing a centralized and encrypted hub for all your health and fitness data from various apps. Protection against old malware: To combat malware that targets older Android versions, the update blocks the installation of apps designed for versions below Android 6.0. Better performance and battery life Optimized system performance: Under-the-hood improvements to the Android Runtime (ART) and memory management make devices run faster and more efficiently. Background processes are managed better, and animations are smoother. 

  Increased battery efficiency: The update includes power-saving optimizations that result in improved battery life, especially when the device is idle. Expanded accessibility Increased font size: Users with low vision can scale the system font size up to 200% (from 130% in Android 13) and use a new nonlinear font scaling feature that prevents larger text elements from becoming disproportionately huge. 

  Flash notifications: You can now enable "Flash notifications" in the settings, which uses the camera flash or screen to flash when a notification comes in. This is a helpful visual alert for those with hearing impairments. Enhanced magnifier: The improved magnifier feature has more intuitive controls and can be kept on while switching between apps.