In a recent development, the Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup, which includes the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra, has begun receiving the January 2024 security update across unlocked devices in the United States. The security patch aims to improve the overall system protection of these devices, although it does not introduce any new features or mention specific enhancements.
Update Rollout and Availability
The January 2024 security patch for the unlocked variants in the US is a sizable update, approximately 400 megabytes. At present, the update is available over-the-air (OTA) for US Cellular customers and those with unlocked models, while subscribers of other major carriers such as Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T are still awaiting the update. The firmware for the unlocked models is identifiable by the build version ending in BWL9.
Specifics of the Update
The firmware versions for each model in the Galaxy S23 series are distinct, with the Galaxy S23 5G receiving update version S911U1UES2BWL9, the Galaxy S23 Plus 5G receiving S916U1UES2BWL9, and the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G receiving S918U1UES2BWL9. The release of this security patch follows US Cellular’s initial distribution and signifies a broader deployment to unlocked devices.
