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If you have a Samsung Galaxy A5 2016, it is important that you pay attention to what we want to tell you. Because the Korean company Samsung has just launched a security update for the equipment. It is a package of measures, compiled this same month of August, in order to solve a good number of problems.
Samsung launched its maintenance version (dubbed the August Security Maintenance Release) for its smartphones just a couple of weeks ago. And in fact, we have told you that it had already reached the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S8.
But now it is the turn of other minor devices. One of them is the Samsung Galaxy A5 2016. Which in some markets has already begun to receive the August security patch. Very shortly after having embraced the one corresponding to July.
Why is the security update important for the Samsung Galaxy A5 2016
The security update, which in this case we would place in August, has the following version code: A510FXXU4CQH2. This is a package that weighs exactly 215 MB, so it is not excessively heavy. Corrects, according to the update's own changelog or list of changes, a total of 28 vulnerabilities detected in Android.
In addition, Samsung would have taken advantage of this launch to solve up to 12 vulnerabilities, discovered by the manufacturer itself.
And what do you have to do to install this security package and enjoy all the fixes? Well, very simple, wait. The update will reach Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 users via FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) or over the air. This means that it will not be necessary to connect the device with cables to any computer.
Just wait for the notification to launch the update. If not, the user will always have the possibility to check the availability of the package. To do this, you just have to access the Settings section > About the device> Updates> Update now.
Remember that, before updating your device, it is convenient to have it prepared:
- Charge the battery of the equipment to the maximum. Or failing that, make sure it is at 50% of its capacity.
- Connect to a wireless WiFi network that can offer you stability during the download process.
- Make a backup of your most important contents and settings.
When you get the notice, start the update. When the process is done, your Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 should be protected with the latest security patches.
