Samsung is currently facing criticism for the delay in rolling out the Android 15-based One UI 7 update. Despite this, the South Korean brand has not neglected the distribution of security patches aimed at enhancing user safety. Recently, Samsung released the October 2024 patch for the Galaxy S23 series, and now the company has made a similar decision for the Galaxy S21 series.

October 2024 update for the Samsung Galaxy S21 series is live

The Galaxy S21 series is the latest model to receive Samsung’s October 2024 security update. Initially rolled out for models in Switzerland, this patch is expected to reach other regions in the coming weeks. The update comes with the build number G99xBXXSDGXI5.

The October 2024 update for the Galaxy S21 series reportedly fixes over 42 security vulnerabilities, providing a more secure user experience. It doesn’t stop there, as it also enhances system stability.

Feature	Specification
Display	6.2 inches Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED, 120Hz, 424 PPI, HDR 10, DCI-P3
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Build	Front: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Metal frame, Plastic back
Dimensions	7.9 mm thickness
Weight	171 grams
Processor	Samsung Exynos 2100 (1x 2.9 GHz ARM Cortex-X1 + 3x 2.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 + 4x 2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G78 MP14
Storage	128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 (no microSD card support)
RAM	8GB LPDDR5
Rear Camera	– Main: 12 MP (wide) f/1.8, 26mm, Dual Pixel, OIS
	– 2nd Camera: 12 MP (ultra-wide) f/2.2, 13mm, 120°
	– 3rd Camera: 64 MP (telephoto) f/2.0, Hybrid Zoom
Rear Video	8K@24fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@30fps
Slow Motion Video	1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps
Front Camera	10 MP (wide) f/2.2, Dual Pixel PDAF, Auto-HDR
Front Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Battery	4000 mAh, 25W USB-C fast charging, 15W wireless charging
Operating System	Android 11 based on Samsung One UI 3.1

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