After a leaker hinted at an update for the Galaxy S24 series a few days ago, which was subsequently confirmed by Samsung in a press release, the proof is now here, at least in South Korea. As expected, the first update for the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra is being rolled out first in Samsung's home country. At just under 555 MB, it's not particularly big, but it certainly packs a punch because apart from the February security patch, it includes new features and a range of improvements for the cameras.
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More details about the changes in the Samsung Community
The update notification itself (see above) contains very little information; only the new 'Vividness' option for adjusting the color intensity of the display, which many consider too pale, is explicitly mentioned here. In the Samsung Community, however, the spokesperson responsible for cameras has commented on the changes in detail. Specifically, the February update offers the following improvements:
- Image quality has been improved by adjusting the brightness of backlit shots in high pixel mode.
- Improved text clarity when using zoom with high magnification. (Galaxy S24 Ultra only)
- Improved clarity and image quality when recording video with the rear cameras. (Galaxy S24 Ultra only)
- In the photo mode preview, the brightness of dark areas indoors has been increased and the sharpness of figures (i.e. people and faces) improved. (Galaxy S24 Ultra only)
- Objects now appear more look more colorful in food mode.
- Colors in night shots have been improved by adjusting the saturation and white balance in night mode.
- Image quality has been improved when zooming in the gallery (for DNG formats with the Expert RAW app)
- The display of fast-moving subjects with backlight in photo mode with the rear cameras has been improved. (Galaxy S24 Ultra only)
- The exposure and color reproduction of subjects (people, flowers, etc.) has been improved in photo mode. (Galaxy S24 Ultra only)
When exactly the February update will be rolled out internationally remains unknown.