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Samsung Galaxy S21 series grabbing January 2025 security update
Samsung has released the January 2025 security update for Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones. The update is currently available in the US and the company will soon expand it in more countries. The firmware improves system security and stability to provide a better experience. The fresh update is currently available for locked models, and the unlocked models will get it.
The Korean tech giant is releasing the latest software update with system security improvements to keep your files and data safe on your Galaxy phone. It further optimizes system stability to deliver uninterrupted and seamless functionality on your device.
Users of Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra are getting the January 2025 update with One UI build version G991USQSEGXLB, G996USQSEGXLB, and G998USQSEGXLB respectively.
Samsung January 2025 security update
According to the SMR, the update fixes over 50 issues of Google and Samsung to make your device more secure and stable. Out of these, 5 critical and 24 high-level CVEs (common vulnerabilities and exposures) have been addressed from Google’s side, while 1 CVE has already been covered in a previous update and, 2 CVEs do not apply to Galaxy devices.
In addition, Samsung has also added its own fixes in the update, including 22 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items mainly related to Samsung’s Sound Picker, Samsung Messages, Notification Manager, and Bootloader.
How to install
Users of Galaxy S21 can download the update via Settings >> Software Updates >> Download and Install. If you have received the update, install it now to make it ready for more new updates and One UI 7.
One UI 7 is coming soon for Galaxy devices, however, the stable build has already arrived on the testing servers for the Galaxy S24 series. Until then, keep your devices ready for it. Notably, the company is going to release a stable One UI 7 update on January 22 along with the Galaxy S25 series.
Some reports revealed that the expansion of the One UI 7 stable could be announced at Galaxy Unpacked on January 22, 2025, for more models. Stay tuned for more information.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are ready to make their debut, and in the meantime, we got our hands on the leaked price for this lineup. Yes, a new listing is appearing online, which has revealed the cost rate of the upcoming foldable models.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 price leaked
According to the new inputs, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 should be priced the same as the Z Fold 6 at launch, i.e. €1,999 for 256GB, €2,119 for 512GB, and €2,359 for 1TB. Furthermore, in Europe, the 256GB Galaxy Z Flip 7 will be €100 cheaper than its predecessor and will be available for €1,099 instead of €1,199. The 512GB Galaxy Z Flip 7 variant should cost €1,219 instead of €1,319.
In short, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will likely retain its price in Europe compared to the 2024 model, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 should be cheaper than the Flip 6 at launch.
The Galaxy Fold 7 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite globally, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will feature the Exynos 2500. Moreover, Android 16-based One UI 8 will come pre-installed on both foldable phones, with Samsung already teasing the exceptional Galaxy AI upgrade.
The Korean tech giant is all set to launch its new foldable phones, Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 at the Galaxy Unpacked event on 9 July 2025. You can now pre-reserve your new Galaxy phone and Samsung is offering some great rewards for doing so.
When you pre-reserve from Samsung, you get more than just a phone. Enjoy free delivery, trade-in discounts, price promises, and Samsung rewards. So don’t wait, pre-reserve and enjoy rewards for showing interest in Samsung’s next big thing.
Samsung has reportedly started developing One UI 8 for the Galaxy A56 smartphone. The company has already released an Android 16-based One UI 8 Beta for Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Just recently, a new build for the Galaxy A56 smartphone has surfaced, indicating that Samsung is internally working on One UI 8. The build, identified as A566BXXU4BYF7, has been spotted via a reliable tipster, @tarunvats33. Testing is underway for the European variant as PLS is Poland’s CSC code.
The Samsung Galaxy A56 smartphone is currently running on Android 15-based One UI 7. However, users are waiting for the next major update to try out new features. The special thing is that this device is eligible for the first major software update as One UI 8.
Based on Android 16, One UI 8 focuses on improving the experience of apps, including productivity, multitasking, reminders, calendar, modes and routines, and health. The software’s phone system, camera, security, privacy, and accessibility are also getting improvements.
Currently, Samsung Galaxy S25 series users can enjoy these new features through the One UI 8 Beta Program. The company is also planning to release One UI 8 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 series phone. However, older Galaxy smartphones might not receive the One UI 8 Beta update.
With the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 series, the company will release the stable One UI 8 update.
Samsung fans are eagerly awaiting the next evolution in software, and the recent leak has provided a glimpse into what the future holds. The latest development comes from GeekBench, where the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy Z Fold 5 have been spotted running on One UI 8 and Android 16.
According to Alfaturk, Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus and Z Fold 5 smartphones have appeared with One UI 8 and Android 16. The Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy Z Fold 5 have achieved single-core scores of 1466 and 1995 and multi-core scores of 3000 and 5055, respectively. We can expect significant performance improvements with the next major update.
It offers a glimpse into what consumers can expect from Samsung’s next software for Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus and Z Fold 5 smartphones. Notably, One UI 8 is going to be the last OS upgrade for the Galaxy S22 series and the second-to-last update for the Z Fold5 and Flip5.
Samsung is set to unveil Android 16-based One UI 8 next month, which will come pre-installed on the new foldable Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. The company will expand the new features and enhancements to the older models through updates.
On the other hand, Samsung is getting ready to release a new beta update for the Galaxy S25 series. Also, the first internal testing build of One UI 8 has been spotted for the Samsung Galaxy S24. This hints that the One UI 8 beta program may soon be available for Galaxy S24 users as well.
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