Connect with us

UPDATES

Galaxy S21 FE gets improved security with December 2024 update

Published

on

Galaxy S21 March 2025 update

The Galaxy S21 FE is the latest Samsung smartphone to receive the December 2024 security update.  Currently, this is available in European countries and a carrier-locked variant in the US.  The firm will expand the update to more countries soon. 

In fact, the details of the performance of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE running Android 15 and One UI 7 have been revealed through GeekBench recently.

Galaxy S21 FE gets December 2024 security update in Europe and the US

A new software update is rolling out to both Snapdragon and Exynos variants of the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Exynos), and Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) models are getting a December 2024 update in the US with One UI builds G990USQSEGXK3 and G990U2SQSCGXK3 respectively. The update is rolling out for locked models (Verizon, T-Mobile, Comcast, and more), and could be available to unlocked models in the coming days or weeks.

In Europe, Users of the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Exynos) and Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) models can identify the new security update with One UI builds G990BXXSBGXL2 and G990B2XXSAGXL2 respectively.

The December 2024 update includes the most up-to-date security patch, which fixes dozens of security loopholes found in the previous software version. It does not bring any new features or performance enhancements.

Firstly, make sure your phone is connected to a secure network to avoid positional risk. Now, go to your phone’s Settings >> Scroll down and tap on Software Update >> Tap on the Download and Install option. If an update is available, follow the prompts to complete the installation.

One UI 7 for Galaxy S21 FE

Samsung is going to release the stable One UI 7 updater next year with the Galaxy S25 series.  Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will get One UI 7 update next year after or alongside Galaxy S21 series.

One UI 7

Meet Suhani, our Editor at SammyMobiles! With a background in Software Engineering and Programming. Most of the time he writes news articles and sits in front of his computer, also exploring different apps of the Samsung ecosystem.

NEWS

Samsung SMR: July 2025 Security patch released

Published

on

By

July 2025 security patch

Samsung has announced the July 2025 security patch for its Galaxy devices on the first Monday of the month. However, Samsung fans are still waiting for the latest security update apart from the One UI 8 stable update.

Samsung July 2025 security patch

The July 2025 security patch from Samsung addresses 1 critical and 21 high levels of CVEs for the Android operating system. However, one CVE was resolved by previous updates from the company, and 1 is not relevant to Galaxy devices.

In addition to the Google patch, Samsung provides 9 SVE items to improve the user experience. The latest security patch fixes various issues related to System UI, Samsung Account, and  Framework for Galaxy Watch, Wi-Fi password for Galaxy Tablet,  LeAudioService, Emergency SOS,  KnoxVault trustlet, and more.

Android Patch Details:

The latest security update is based on the Android Security Bulletin – July 2025, which includes patches for 22 issues identified by Google.

Critical

CVE-2025-21450

High

CVE-2024-53010, CVE-2025-0819, CVE-2025-26433, CVE-2025-26454, CVE-2025-32321, CVE-2025-22436, CVE-2023-24023, CVE-2024-49714, CVE-2025-32325, CVE-2025-32326, CVE-2025-32331, CVE-2025-32330, CVE-2025-21449, CVE-2025-21446, CVE-2025-21433, CVE-2025-27052, CVE-2025-27057, CVE-2025-27042, CVE-2025-27056, CVE-2025-27043, CVE-2025-27061

Moderate

None

Already included in previous updates

CVE-2025-21454

Not applicable to Samsung devices

CVE-2025-21427

Samsung Galaxy Patch Details

Samsung also addressed 9 issues specific to its devices, such as 

  1. SVE-2024-2304(CVE-2025-20983, CVE-2025-20982): Out-of-bounds write in KnoxVault trustlet
  2. SVE-2024-2335(CVE-2025-21004): Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver in SystemUI for Galaxy Watch
  3. SVE-2025-0047(CVE-2025-20997): Incorrect default permission in Framework for Galaxy Watch.
  4. SVE-2025-0123(CVE-2025-20998): Improper access control in SamsungAccount for Galaxy Watch
  5. SVE-2025-0348(CVE-2025-20999): Improper authorization in accessing saved Wi-Fi password for Galaxy Tablet
  6. SVE-2025-0664(CVE-2025-21000): Improper privilege management in Bluetooth
  7. SVE-2025-0675(CVE-2025-21001): Improper access control in LeAudioService
  8. SVE-2025-0676(CVE-2025-21002): Improper access control in LeAudioService
  9. SVE-2025-0710(CVE-2025-21003): Insecure storage of sensitive information in Emergency SOS

..

Continue Reading

NEWS

Samsung brings Galaxy Z Fold 5 to One UI 8 testing spot

Published

on

By

One UI 8 Galaxy Z Fold 5

Samsung has started testing Android 16-based One UI 8 on the Galaxy Z Fold 5. This big result shows that the Korean tech giant is considering the 2023 foldable, which could also be included in the Open Beta program this year.

After Galaxy S and A series devices, Samsung’s Android 16 optimization for Galaxy devices is in full swing, with foldable models not being added to the testing zone.

A reliable tipster, @Tarunvats has spotted a new One UI 8 build for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 on the testing platform. The testing build, F946BXXU5FYG2, hints that Samsung is actively working on One UI 8 for the Galaxy Z Fold 5.

Notably, last month, a carrier-locked variant (SM-F946U) of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 for the US was spotted on Geekbench running Samsung’s Android 16-based One UI 8.0.

The One UI 8 update will bring meaningful changes to the UI. The company is also working on redesigning apps and core functionality to further improve the appearance and foundation laid by the Android 15-based One UI 7 update.

Continue Reading

NEWS

Samsung June 2025 security update live for Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5

Published

on

By

Galaxy Z Flip 5 June 2025 update

Samsung has started expanding One UI 8 Beta to Galaxy S25 devices, allowing users to enjoy new features and enhancements ahead of an official release. Meanwhile, the company is also rolling out the June 2025 security update for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphones.

Samsung’s June 2025 security update for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 is currently available in Europe, and the company will expand it soon to more countries. The fresh update installs the latest Android security patch released in June 2025 to improve system security.

June 2025 security update for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 can be identified via One UI build version F731BXXS5EYF1 and F946BXXS5EYF1, respectively. It is an initial rollout, so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.

It is worth noting that this update is based on Android 15 and One UI 7. Users of these devices will get the One UI 8 update in the coming months. Samsung has not confirmed these smartphones for beta, so it is possible that users may get the stable update directly.

You can download the latest security update to prepare your device for future updates. For this, you just need to tap on Settings >> Software update >> Download and install.

Samsung June 2025 Security Patch Details

Samsung’s March 2025 security update brings critical fixes for more than 55 vulnerabilities found in older versions of the software. Google patched 36 high-level security issues. This month’s Android patch does not fix any critical or moderate labeled CVEs.

Samsung has also targeted 19 specific security vulnerabilities and exposures (SVEs), including issues related to the camera, AudioService,  Samsung Cloud for Galaxy Watch, ThemeManager, ScreenCapture for Galaxy Watch, fingerprint trustlet, Bluetooth, and increasing the overall security of its devices.

Continue Reading

Trending