[04/APR/22] CVCG. APRIL security update

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Samsung has begun rolling out the April Android Security patch release for the S21 series of international devices.

Initially, as always, this is a staged rollout to the non-carrier branded, stock Samsung CSC codes first.

The Galaxy S21 international devices that will receive this update are...

• S21 5G model SM-G991B
• S21+ 5G model SM-G996B
• S21 Ultra 5G model SM-G998B

This latest release replaces the previous G99*BXXU4CVC4 build on the international devices.

Changelog

• April Android Security update

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.

Software information

The update = G99*BXXS4CVCG

Download = 266.72MB

Build date = 29 March 2022

Release date = 04 April 2022

Camera version = 12.0.01.44 (No change)

One UI version = 4.1

Android Security patch = 01 April 2022

This is the 29th stable update for the Exynos model in 431 days. Average = 1 update every 15 days.

TOP TIP: Wipe the phone's cache partition and use the Galaxy App Booster after updating.


(N.B. This post will be updated as more information becomes available)