Samsung has started rolling out the May 2023 security update to the Galaxy Fold in the US. The unlocked version of the foldable smartphone has been one month late in getting the security update. Some carriers have started rolling out the update to Samsung's first foldable smartphone.
The latest software update for the Galaxy Fold comes with firmware version F900U1UEU6HWE5 in the US. It brings the May 2023 security patch that fixes over 70 security flaws found in Galaxy smartphones and tablets. It doesn't include any major feature additions or performance improvements. The update is accessible on Comcast, US Cellular, Verizon, and Xfinity Mobile's networks, and other carriers are expected to release the update soon.
Galaxy Fold May 2023 security update: How to install?
If you have an unlocked version of the Galaxy Fold in the US, you can now check for the new update. You can do that by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping Download and install. You can also download the new firmware file from our firmware database and flash it manually using a Windows PC and the Odin tool.
Samsung launched the Galaxy Fold back in 2019 with Android 9 onboard. The phone received the Android 10 update in 2020, the Android 11 update in 2021, and the Android 12 update in early 2022.
