s6 SM-G920F Security Patch Level Stuck on Feb 2016 - Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi All apart from manually loading on the latest firmware, is there a way to force an Security Patch Level update?
I have tried Settings, About, Download updates manually.
my build version is G920FXXU3DPBG
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Seems strange that last year's phone have a more recent security update than the latest phone.
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Galaxy S7 recent apps button crashes phone after security patch

Today I installed the march security patch on my Samsung Galaxy S7, but soon after installing it I noticed that whenever I press the recent apps button my phone crashes. It does show the animation of the current screen turning into a card, but it does not show the recent apps. After that the screen goes black like it does when pressing the power button and the phone is locked.
The problem does not appear on the S7 of a friend of mine, even after installing the same update.
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The problem does seem to be software related, because a test using 'one handed mode' with the software recent apps button had the same result.
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Some additional info on my phone, the installed security patch and the software version:
Model: SM-G930F
Android version: 8.0.0
Security patch level: March 1, 2019
I hope I provided enough information and posted in the right place.
Thanks in advance!
Timeijs said:
Today I installed the march security patch on my Samsung Galaxy S7, but soon after installing it I noticed that whenever I press the recent apps button my phone crashes. It does show the animation of the current screen turning into a card, but it does not show the recent apps. After that the screen goes black like it does when pressing the power button and the phone is locked.
The problem does not appear on the S7 of a friend of mine, even after installing the same update.
I have tried wiping cache and running in safe mode, and even factory resetting it, but nothing helps.
The problem does seem to be software related, because a test using 'one handed mode' with the software recent apps button had the same result.
Does anyone have an idea what would be the cause and what could fix it?
Some additional info on my phone, the installed security patch and the software version:
Model: SM-G930F
Android version: 8.0.0
Security patch level: March 1, 2019
I hope I provided enough information and posted in the right place.
Thanks in advance!
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What firmware?
How exactly did you install the patch?
cooltt said:
What firmware?
How exactly did you install the patch?
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It simply notified me of the update like it always does, I pressed install, it restarted and went through the update process and booted up again.
Maybe I should mention my device is not rooted.
I'll just send everything on the software information screen so you have all the info you need, I hope
Android version
8.0.0
Samsung Experience version
9.0
Baseband version
G930FXXU4ESAE
Kernel version
3.18.91-14843133-QB22374230
[email protected] HH1 F22 #1
Mon Mar 411:05:03 KST 2019
Build number
R16NW.G930FXXS4ESC1
SE for Android status
Enforcing
SEPF SM-G93OF 8.0.0 0018
Mon Mar 04 11:24:46 2019
Knox version
Knox 3.1
Knox API level 25
TIMA 3.3.0
Security software version
MDF v3.1 Release 2
WLAN v1.0 Release 1
VPN PP-MOD v2.1 Release 1.1
ASKS v2.0.0 Release 180123
FIPS BoringSSL v1.2
FIPS SKC v1.7
FIPS SCrypto v1.0
FIPS FMP v1.1
SMR Mar-2019 Release1
Android security patch level
March 1, 2019

Latest December update shows security update as October

I manually flashed the latest update for the Pixel 2, RP1A.201005.004.A1, followed by modifying the boot image with Magisk Manager and flashing that, followed by EX Kernel P2-4.09. When I go into About phone, Android version, I see:
Android version
11
Android security update
October 5, 2020
Google Play system update
December 1, 2020
Kernel version
4.4.223-ElementalX-P2-4.09
Build number
RP1A.201005.004.A1
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Security updates have stopped as of October for this device
I read that there's a serious Jan. 2021 security update on the latest phones from Google, and Pixel 2 people don't get it. I'm still using my Pixel 2, but I'm being very careful how I use my phone now.
jasonbiggs said:
Security updates have stopped as of October for this device
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So just to confirm, you're seeing exactly the same versions listed in About phone, Android version that I listed in the initial post?
Just finished flashing my pixel 2 back to full stock (Build No RP1A.201005.004.A1) so thought id have a look and it's showing October 5, 2020 for security patch also. Ran the OTA updater but says up to date with same patch date also, looks like October was it's last patch.

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