[Update: One UI 5.1 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

• [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.