Samsung Galaxy A55 now getting October 2024 security update

Samsung launched the Galaxy A55 this year as its latest most “premium” mid-range smartphone. Following the discontinuation of the Galaxy A7x series, the Galaxy A5x took its place as the king of the segment for the company. Like many Galaxy devices, the A55 boasts long-term software support with constant updates. Samsung is rolling out the October 2024 update for the Galaxy A55.

October 2024 security update reaching the Galaxy A55, first in Asian countries

Samsung usually sends monthly patches to its Galaxy devices from a certain range onward. As usual, not all updates bring big improvements or impressive new features. There are also patches focused on optimizing the stability and performance of the device as well as fixing vulnerabilities to keep it secure. That’s exactly what the Galaxy A55 is receiving with the October 2024 update.

The latest firmware brings fixes for more than two dozen Android-related vulnerabilities. The latest firmware also addresses 12 vulnerabilities exclusive to Galaxy devices. Plus, the company is fixing a potential security hole present in phones and wearables powered by certain Exynos chipsets. The update has the build number A556EXXS5AXI4 and is rolling out to users in some Asian countries first.

Once the update is available in your region, you’ll receive a notification to download it. However, you can also check availability manually by going to Settings > Software Update > Download and Install. If all goes well, other regions should start receiving it in a couple of weeks.

The Galaxy A55 may be the most balanced smartphone in the company’s catalog. It’s not as powerful or premium as a flagship, but it offers solid performance and an elegant design. The company made this year’s model more robust by integrating flat metal edges instead of plastic ones. There’s a solid rear camera system made up of 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP sensors. Sadly, there’s no telephoto sensor, so you’ll have to step up to the Galaxy S24 FE if you want optical zoom.

Other features include the Exynos 1480 chip, 5,000mAh battery, stereo speakers, and IP67 rating. If you’re looking for an even more affordable yet still capable Galaxy mid-ranger, you can consider the Samsung Galaxy A35.