Samsung is continuing in its software update frenzy and this time the company is looking at its Canadian users. Both the Galaxy Z Flip and Z Flip 5G were among the first Samsung phones to get Android 12 update last month, but not for users in Canada.
The first update was restricted to the Asian and European markets. And the second wave of Android 12 update for both devices was restricted to users in the United States. Well, the Samsung has now turn its attention to users of the Galaxy Z Flip and Z Flip 5G in Canada.
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Those who own these foldable phones in Canada can now update their phones to Android 12 base on One UI 4.0. The firmware version of the Galaxy Z Flip in Canada is F700WVLU4FULA. The update is currently available on the following Canadian networks: Bell Mobile, Rogers, Telus, and Videotron.
The firmware version of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G in Canada is F707WVLU2EUL9. This new software update is available in the following Canadian networks: Bell Mobile, Fido Mobile, Koodo Mobile, Rogers, SaskTel, Telus, Videotron, and Virgin Mobile. Both phones are yet to receive a new security patch update since December 2021.
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If you live in Canada and you own the Galaxy Z flip or Z Flip 5G, you can get the Android 12 update on your phone by going to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install. Alternatively, you can also look for the software update notification and click on it.
Both the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Z Flip 5G booted Android 10 out of the box back in 2020. Samsung has since updated both phones to Android 11 and now the devices are getting the Android 12 update.
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For stability, optimize performance, and better user experience, you’re always advice to download and install updates when it’s available. But note that some major updates come with bugs that needs series of software updates to fix. We also advise you to back up your files before you start installing major software updates such as this.
