[Update: January 2024 Security Update] Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Updates Tracker

At the beginning of 2022, Samsung officially announced the Galaxy S21 FE with a 6.4-inch display and Snapdragon 888 chipset. The phone boosts Android 12 OS out of the box with One UI 4.0 skin on top. In terms of camera, it houses a 12MP triple rear camera and a 32MP single front-facing camera. The device comes in three storage capacities of up to 256GB and 8GB RAM. Here we will list all the updates the company has released for the Galaxy S21 FE since its launch.

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Note: The page will be updated in descending order (date-wise) with every build released for the Galaxy S21 FE.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Updates Tracker

• [January 19, 2024]: Samsung pushed the January SMR to the Galaxy S21 FE in Europe. The update has gradually expanded to more regions, reaching the US. The new firmware build number is G990USQS9FXA2.
• [December 19, 2023]: The One UI 6 update released for some carrier variants of the Galaxy S21 FE. The update is accompanied by firmware version G990U2SQU7FWKD and, in addition to all the features and changes that are a part of One UI 6.0, it is bundled with the December 2023 security patch.
• [December 14, 2023]: Samsung pushing the One UI 6.1 x Android 14 update to the Galaxy S21 FE and Samsung has now started seeding the update to the Snapdragon 888 version of the Galaxy S21 FE. Users can easily identify the update by checking for the firmware version G990B2XXU5FWK3/G990B2ODM5FWK3/G990B2XXU5FWK3.

One UI 6.0 update changelog:

New emoji design.

Picture and video previews in the Share panel.

More sharing options.

Multitasking improvements through a pop-up window that can remain open after you leave the Recents screen.

A lock screen clock that can be positioned freely.

Simplified app icon labels for the home screen.

A new Weather widget, more information in the Weather app — including an interactive map view — and enhanced Weather illustrations.

A wide range of camera improvements, including a new widget, more alignment options for watermarks, quick access to resolution settings, easy-to-apply filters and effects, and more.

Improvements to Calendar, Reminder, and Samsung Internet.

Quick actions for apps in Finder search results.

Recommendations in the My Files app to help you free up storage.

Smarter Airplane mode.

Auto Blocker, which is an extra layer of protection preventing unknown apps from installing, checking malware, and blocking malicious commands from being sent via a USB connection.

Customizable Bixby text call greetings and the option to switch to Bixby text call at any time, even during a call.

More accessibility features, including new magnification options and custom cursor thickness options.

• [December 07, 2023]: Galaxy S21 FE and Galaxy S21 FE 5G (2022) devices are receiving a stable One UI 6.0 update. The brand is rolling out this update in the US for the Verizon variant of both devices. The firmware version for the Galaxy S21 FE 5G – G990USQU9FWK5 and the Galaxy S21 FE 5G (2022) – G990U2SQU7FWK5.
• [October 19, 2023]: The October 2023 security update has been rolling out for the Galaxy S21 FE. The latest software update for the Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B) comes with firmware version G990BXXS6EWJ1. The slightly newer version of the phone with model number SM-G990B2 is also getting the new security update with firmware version G990B2XXS5EWJ1. This update is also available across Europe.
• [August 22, 2023]: Samsung announced its August 2023 security update for its Galaxy S21 FE 5G devices. The update has arrived for unlocked variants in the US with its own identification build number. The build code for the Galaxy S21 FE 5G series is G990U1UES8EWG2.
• [July 19, 2023]: Samsung released the July 2023 security update to the Galaxy S21 FE in some Asian countries. The latest security update for the Galaxy S21 FE comes with the following firmware version: G990BXXS6EWF2 – Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Croatia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Russia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, the UK, and Ukraine. G990EXXS7EWG1 – India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. G990USQS8EWF1 – USA Carrier-Locked (US Cellular)
• [June 20, 2023]: The latest security update for the Galaxy S21 FE comes with firmware version G990BXXU5EWE7. The Galaxy S21 FE lineup are now getting the June 2023 security.
• [May 09, 2023]: Galaxy S21 FE is now getting the April 2023 security patch update in Netherland. The April 2023 security patch fixes over 60 security flaws found in Galaxy smartphones. The latest update comes with build number G990BXXU4EWD2.
• [April 20, 2023]: The Galaxy S21 FE update to firmware version G990BXXU4EWC7. The Galaxy S20 FE with 5G SM-G781B. The update is also significant on this device, and the change list mentions improvements for the Camera and Gallery. The update is significantly smaller on the two 4G variants of the S20 FE – the SM-G780F and SM-G780G.
• [April 13, 2023]: The update to firmware version G99*BXXU7EWCH starts on the first S21 models. It brings the April 2023 security patch that fixes over 60 security flaws, and some of them were termed critical.
• [April 13, 2023]: The latest software update for the unlocked version of the Galaxy S21 FE comes with firmware version G990U1UES5EWC2 in the US. It brings the April 2023 security patch that fixes over 60 security flaws, and some of them were termed critical.
• [April 11, 2023]: The latest software update for the carrier-locked version of the Galaxy S21 FE comes with firmware version G990USQS6EWC3. The update is currently available on Metro PCS and T-Mobile’s networks in the US. The April 2023 security patch that’s included in this new software fixes 60+ security flaws found in Galaxy smartphones. The update might also include general bug fixes and device stability improvements.
• [April 05, 2023]: The latest software update for the Galaxy S21 FE’s unlocked version comes with firmware version G990U1UEU5EWB7 in the US. It brings the March 2023 security patch that fixes over 50 security flaws found in Galaxy smartphones. The update also brings general bug fixes and device stability improvements.
• [March 01, 2023]: The One UI 5.1 update for the Galaxy S21 FE comes with firmware version G990EXXU4EWBE in India. In Thailand and Turkey, the update comes with the firmware version G990EXXU4EWBD.
• [February 25, 2023]: Samsung is now rolling out the February 2023 security patch to the Galaxy S21 FE 5G and Galaxy S21 FE 5G (2022). The new software update firmware version is TP1A.220624.014/T227USQS4CWB1 and TP1A.220624.014.G990U2SQU2EWAI respectively.
• [February 25, 2023]: The Galaxy S21+ 5G update software update is rolling out with software firmware version is TP1A.220624.014.G996USQU5EWAI and contains only the February 2023 security patch.
• [February 25, 2023]: The Galaxy S21 Ultra update software update is rolling out with software firmware version is TP1A.220624.014.G998USQU5EWAI and contains only the February 2023 security patch.
• [February 25, 2023]: The Galaxy S21 update software update is rolling out with software firmware version is TP1A.220624.014.G991USQU5EWAI and contains only the February 2023 security patch.
• [February 21, 2023]: Galaxy S21 Ultra currently available in the US. The update for the Galaxy S21 FE, It is initially rolling out to carrier-locked units with firmware version G990USQS4DWA1 with the February 2023 Security Update.
• [February 16, 2023]: The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is receiving the One UI 5.1 update in Europe and it comes with the build number G781BXXU4HWB1. And, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE users in Europe will get this update with the firmware number G990B2XXU1EWAJ.
• [February 08, 2023]: The update software update is rolling out with firmware version G990EXXS3DWAA and contains only the February 2023 security patch. Samsung fixes over 45 security vulnerabilities.
• [January 03, 2023]: A new software update is rolling out for the Galaxy S21 with firmware version G99xBXXS5DVL3 and gets January 2023 Security Patch.
• [December 13, 2022]: A new software update is rolling out for the Galaxy S21 with firmware version G99xBXXU5DVKF and gets December 2022 Security Patch.
• [December 13, 2022]: Samsung is now releasing the November 2022 security patch for the Galaxy S21 FE in US.The updated firmware version for carrier-locked units is G990USQU4DVK5.
• [December 12, 2022]: The November 2022 security update for the Galaxy S21 FE comes with firmware version G990B2XXS1DVK4 in Slovakia. Firmware version G990BXXS2DVK4 is rolling out in Austria, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, the Czech Republic, the Caucasus countries, the Netherlands, the UK, and Ukraine.
• [December 05, 2022]: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Users in India Get Android 13-Based One UI 5 Update and it comes with firmware version G990EXXU3DVK4, now users in India can also get the Android 13 experience.
• [October 12, 2022]: Samsung is cooking the latest OneUI 5.0 update for the Galaxy S21 FE behind closed doors. The Android 13 test builds have been spotted, and we expect a stable rollout by the end of November.
• [October 12, 2022]: Samsung is now releasing the October 2022 security patch for the Galaxy S21 FE in European countries. It arrives on firmware version G990BXXS2CVI5. Precisely, it is available in Austria, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, and the UK.
• [October 10, 2022]: Galaxy S21 FE is picking up a new software update on the firmware version G990USQS4CVI3. The build is rolling out in the US for Verizon carrier models with October 2022 security patch. Other than this, the update does not carry any more changes.

• [September 20, 2022]: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE carrier-locked variant in the US is receiving a September 2022 Security Patch. The firmware G990USQS4CVI1 is now available on Comcast and Xfinity Mobile networks in the US.
• [September 19, 2022]: Samsung is rolling out September 2022 Security Patch for the Galaxy S21 FE in Europe. The firmware version G990BXXU2CVH7 worth 600+ MB is rolling out in Netherlands and Belgium
• [September 8, 2022]: The Verizon-based Galaxy S21 FE is picking up a new update on the firmware version G990USQU3CVH8. The build carries the latest One UI 4.1.1 and other enhancements. Precisely, it brings the following features namely Private Share and Smart View. Also, the security patch level is maintained to August 2022.

• [August 16, 2022]:  Samsung Galaxy S21 FE on T-Mobile variant starts getting Android  Security Patch August 2022 in the US. The update comes along with firmware version G990USQU3CVG1. The August 2022 security update includes many fixes that are related to Samsung DeX, Samsung Knox, improper access control, and MAC address leak via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The update also has some stability improvements also.
• [July 26, 2022]: The July 2022 security patch is now reaching out to the Galaxy S21 FE in more regions. This time, the update is rolling out in the USA for the Verizon carrier network on firmware version G990USQU3CVF7.
• [July 21, 2022]: The Galaxy S21 FE is receiving another update that bumps the security patch to July 2022. The build arrives on firmware version G990EXXU3CVG2, which is currently rolling out in India. Besides increasing the system security, the update improves the device’s stability. In addition, it enhances the performance of 12 Samsung stock apps, including Galaxy wearable, Samsung Pay, and more.
• [June 28, 2022]: Samsung has started rolling out a new update for the Galaxy S21 FE. Currently, the update is live in Europe, the same update that went live for the Asian and US units. The update comes with the build number G990BXXU2CVF1 and brings the June 2022 security patch. Apart from this, it also fixes 66 privacy and security vulnerabilities. It also fixes some general bugs and improves device stability. Check for updates regularly to receive the update notification.
• [June 27, 2022]: The June 2022 security patch for the Galaxy S21 FE is now available in the US with firmware version G990USQU3CVF1. The update is rolling out for the Comcast or Xfinity Mobile networks in the country. Also, it might bring some general bug fixes and device stability improvements as well.
• [June 16, 2022]: The Galaxy S21 FE is receiving a new software update in Thailand. The build packs the firmware version G990EXXU2CVF1 and integrates the June 2022 security patch.
• [May 17, 2022]: The May 2022 security patch update for the Galaxy S21 FE is reaching out to more regions. The build is rolling out in European and Asian markets with firmware versions G990BXXU2CVD9 and G990EXXU2CVDA respectively. Also, it might include some general bug fixes and device stability improvements as well.
• [May 13, 2022]: The Galaxy S21 FE is receiving a new update with May 2022 security patch. The update is available for the carrier-unlocked models in the US and it bears firmware version G990U1UES3CVD3.
• [April 6, 2022]: Samsung is releasing the April 2022 security patch update to the Galaxy S21 FE with firmware version G990USQS3CVC4. The build is currently rolling out to the carrier-locked models on Comcast’s network in the US, while other models could get it soon as well.
• [March 22, 2022]: The Galaxy S21 FE on T-Mobile’s network in the US is upgrading with firmware version G990USQU2CVC3. The update packs the new features of One UI 4.1 and enhances privacy by integrating March 2022 security patch. The build will roll out to other US carriers’ networks and more regions soon.
• [March 4, 2022]: The Exynos version of Galaxy S21 FE is acquiring the February 2022 Security Patch. The update is currently available in India through the firmware version G990EXXS1BVB8.
• [March 2, 2022]: The February 2022 Security Patch is extending to the Galaxy S21 FE units in Europe via firmware version G990BXXS1BVB3.
• [February 18, 2022]: The Galaxy S21 FE is getting February 2022 Security Patch via firmware version G990USQS2BVA4. The update is rolling out in the US on Comcast and T-Mobile’s networks.
• [January 17, 2022]: The current security maintenance is extending to the Galaxy S21 FE in the USA. The update arrives on build number G990U1UEU2BUL8 which is live for almost all the carrier networks including AT&T, Bluegrass Cellular, Comcast, C-Spire, Tracfone, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Xfinity Mobile
• [January 12, 2022]: Samsung is releasing the January 2022 security patch to the Galaxy S21 FE. The build arrives with the firmware version G990EXXU1BUL5 which is currently rolling out in Thailand.

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The versions are spinning out in batches, thus, taking a while to reach all units. Alternatively, you can also head to Settings > Software updates to track the build manually. Also, make sure to switch over to a WiFi network to avoid carrier data charges.