The Korean tech giant has started distribution of the December 2024 update to Galaxy S22 devices in the US. Previously the update was available on unlocked models only, but now it has also rolled out to carrier-locked Samsung Galaxy S22 series devices.
December update details for the Galaxy S22 series
The December 2023 update comes with build versions S901USQS7EXK9, S906USQS7EXK9, and S908USQS7EXK9 for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. In addition, currently, the update is spotted on T-Mobile, MetroPCS, Dish Wireless, Comcast, and Spectrum Mobile networks.
The update carries 48 fixes to improve the Galaxy device’s security. Further, the December 2024 Android security update addresses a few critical and moderate-level vulnerabilities. You should install these updates as soon as possible to keep your devices secure from security threats.
How to check update availability and download
To check the latest software update availability on your Galaxy device, you can navigate to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install.
One UI 7 for the Galaxy S22
Samsung is providing timely updates constantly; however, this year users are disappointed by One UI 7’s late release. As of now, the company has released the One UI 7 beta for only Galaxy S24 series devices. It is expected that Galaxy S22 users will have to wait at least two months for the One UI 7.