The Z Fold 4 UPDATE Thread

[The_Chief]

We have a bunch of threads about various updates... how about we consolidate everything and just post the latest news right here, in one thread?

The BVKB update is rolling out now, with the December 1 security patch!

 

[ironass]

T-Mobile (USA) unlocked I believe. Their 2nd Android 13, One UI 5.0 update in almost a month.

 

[ironass]

Samsung have started rolling out their 2nd Android 13 update to the international, F936B, devices with a slightly later, BVKC, build and the December security patch. It is only a security patch update.

 

[The_Chief]

So the SM-936B, in Europe and India, is receiving the BVKC patch; while the SM-936U1 in the United States is sitting on BVKB. The career technician in me has to wonder what in those regions compelled Samsung to tweak the "B" update to "C"; and why U.S. unlocked devices don't need it

 

[ironass]

So the SM-936B, in Europe and India, is receiving the BVKC patch; while the SM-936U1 in the United States is sitting on BVKB. The career technician in me has to wonder what in those regions compelled Samsung to tweak the "B" update to "C"; and why U.S. unlocked devices don't need it

Roughly the same build but the European stock models are quicker for Samsung to update as there are no carriers involved.

Here's another thought... Verizon are receiving the new U.S., BVKB, update but with the November security patch instead of December. See screenshot...

I suggest that we keep the updates in separate threads to avoid confusion and having to plough through pages of old updates that are not applicable.

 

[ironass]

All 4 Australian CSC codes have received a 2nd, older, update, BKV7, to replace their previous Android 13, One UI 5.00 release of BKV3.

The update still has the Android security patch for November and has a build date of 15th November.

 

[ironass]

Samsung has started rolling out in earnest, its 2nd Android 13 update, BVKC, and December security patch to international, F936B, devices in Europe, Asia, North & South America and Africa.

It is a FOTA, (Firmware Over The Air), update and you can check... Settings > Software update... to see if it is available for you. Alternatively, you can connect to the Samsung PC suite, Smart Switch and check via that.

 

[ironass]

US Fold4 devices, F936U1, are now receiving their first update to Android 13 One UI 5.0. on the following CSC codes...

• USC (USA Cellular)
• AIO (Cricket Wireless)
• ACG (Nextech/C-Spire)
• ATT (AT&T)
• LRA (Bluegrass Cellular)

 

[ironass]

A newer December security patch and bugfix update has started rolling out to the international, F936B, devices in Europe, Asia, New Zealand and South America... F936BXXU1BVL7

This latest build date is now a later December one = 08 Dec: 2022

Camera version = 13.0.01.17

 

[ironass]

Download = 925.12MB

Samsung's statement on the BVL7 update...

This is the 3rd Android 13, One UI 5.0, release from Samsung for the international, F936B, model.

 

[ironass]

Samsung's 3rd and latest Android 13 update, BVL7, fixes 93 security vulnerabilities...

"Reportedly, this latest security patch will fix 93 security vulnerabilities which can be found in Galaxy devices."

See...

UK: Galaxy Z Fold 4 getting second December 2022 security patch update

 

[ironass]

I do not think I can ever recall such a swift update roll-out from Samsung.

In less than 48 hours, all of the European and Asian countries have been covered, including the carrier branded firmwares, and all of Africa, except South Africa have received this large security update. New Zealand and some of the South American countries have also received it.

It certainly looks as though Samsung are taking this large security update very seriously.

 

[ironass]

This 2nd December update, BVL7, has begun a roll-out in the U.S.A. with the following CSC codes receiving it on the locked, F936U, devices...

• CCT = Comcast
• CHA = Xfinity Mobile

 

[ironass]

[UPDATED 09 JAN 2023 @ 08.00hrs UTC]

T-Mobile (USA) on the unlocked F936U1 are not alone on still being on Android 12 some 2 months after release.

Also, currently on Android 12 are...

• PCT = Puerto Rico
• TFN = Tracfone
• TMK = Metro/PCS

On the worldwide, F936B, devices, are...

• BVO = Bolivia
• EBE = Ecuador
• ECO = Ecuador
• CDR = Dominican Republic
• CGU = Guatemala
• PGU = Guatemala
• CRC = Costa Rica

 

[ironass]

The international model, F936B, for Bolivia has received 2 firmware updates in 12 hours.

The first update, BVK3, took it from Android 12 to Android 13.

The second update, BVL7, is the mega security and bugfix update that has been pushed out across the board.

 

[ironass]

Verizon, T-Mobile (USA) and Metro PCS locked devices, F936U, in the USA are now receiving the mega December security and bugfix update, BVL7 mentioned here.

U.S. locked devices now on the BVL7 update...

• VZW = Verizon
• TMB = T-Mobile (USA)
• TMK = Metro PCS
• CCT = Comcast
• CHA = Xfinity Mobile

 

[ironass]

Mexico and Peru are receiving their 3rd Android 13 update with the latest BVL7 release on the international, F936B, devices.

 

[ironass]

I really don't know what is going on with the Canadian devices, F936W, but whilst the rest of the world is receiving the latest January update, they have just had a roll-out across the board of a 9th December 2022 build with the December 2022 Android security update.

Build F936WVLU1BVL8 is now rolled out for all Canadian Fold4's.

 

[The_Chief]

Update CWB1 March 1st Update rolling out

 

[The_Chief]

Update CWC9 with April security patch is rolling out. Check for updates!

 

[The_Chief]

Update CWD7 with May security patch is rolling out! My U.S. Unlocked Fold 4 just got it