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Galaxy A55 get the January 2025 update [Update: India too]

Published

11 months ago

January 29, 2025

Saloni

Update – Jan 29, 2025: Indian variants of Galaxy A55 also get a January 2025 update with One UI 6.1 firmware – A556EXXS6AYA5. This patch fixes over 50 privacy and security-related issues and vulnerabilities and optimizes the system’s stability.

January 25

Galaxy A55 has started getting the January 2025 update and it brings security patches released this month. These software rollouts are essential for your mid-range as they improve the overall phone’s health, making it more stable and secure.

As always, the January 2025 security patch comes with a variety of fixes for software bugs, glitches, and hidden vulnerabilities that could affect the privacy of your device. On the other hand, these problems usually result in system crashes and data leaks.

So, you should grab this new rollout as soon as it appears on the notification panel. Since the company is shipping this update in batches, it may take some time for it to appear on your phone’s screen. So don’t worry and wait patiently.

The January 2025 update for Galaxy A55 is tagged with the One UI version A556EXXS6AYA5 in some Countries in Asia including the Philippines and Vietnam. It further carries a small software package of 278.46 Megabytes. Although users are expecting some big surprises and looking for a major upgrade for the mid-range model.

According to the changelog, the latest version only installs the security patch released in January 2025. Apart from this, there is nothing to explore in the update. However, you may find some mysterious improvements after installation it.

Notably, the Galaxy A55 is the first Samsung phone to have a seamless update feature. It allows you to install updates on partition B while using your phone on partition A and restart it when the installation is complete.

Now, this feature has finally come to the S25 line. What “seamless updates” means is that your device will be unavailable for use for a short period of time while the update is taking place.

Samsung Galaxy S25 supports seamless updates

As mentioned, the new update is tagged in a staged rollout. Nevertheless, you can go to System Settings and then tap on Software Update, followed by Download and Install to perform a manual installation.

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Breaking: Samsung releases One UI 8 Watch update for Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 LTE

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6 hours ago

December 15, 2025

Yogesh

Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 8 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, and Galaxy Watch 5 LTE. The One UI 8 Watch update is based on the Wear OS 6.

Note that the stable One UI 8 Watch update is currently available only to Galaxy Watch 4 users in South Korea. The company has not yet provided a timeline for when this update will be available in the global market.

However, the Galaxy Watch 5 LTE is already receiving the One UI 8 Watch update in India. Given the pace of the One UI 8 update rollout, it shouldn’t be long before it becomes widely available.

Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 4 Classic, and Galaxy Watch 5 LTE users can identify the latest software via the PDA build version ending with JYK4 and DYK4, respectively. The firmware also carries the October 2025 security patch. The stable update unlocks even better performance, power efficiency, and stability.

One UI 8 Watch brings a completely new tile system that improves accessibility. This update also optimizes overall performance and battery efficiency with app updates. You can look forward to a whole new world of smartwatch ventures.

To download the update, check for software updates. Your watch may already have an OTA update pending for your approval. Press the download and install button.

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One UI 8.5 gets a redesigned YouTube card for Now Brief

Published

3 days ago

December 12, 2025

Yogesh

Samsung recently rolled out the latest One UI 8.5 beta build for the latest Galaxy flagship smartphones. The new One UI 8.5 beta version brings some changes and improvements, giving users an early taste of the new software. Additionally, One UI 8.5 includes a redesigned YouTube card for the Now Brief.

With One UI 8, the “YouTube card” in the “Now Brief” recommendation for watching show videos vertically as a list can only show two videos.

Now, with One UI 8.5, the YouTube card in “Now Brief,” which shows recommendations horizontally in a carousel that you can swipe through, now shows up to ten videos, along with larger feature images for each video.

If YouTube videos aren’t showing on your Now Brief feed, you can navigate to and open Settings, then tap Galaxy AI, and then tap Now Brief. Then, tap Content to include and enable the YouTube switch. When you’re finished, tap Back.

Earlier this week, Samsung launched the One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy S25 series. Soon, the company may expand the beta program to phones in the Galaxy Z lineup and older Galaxy S series devices.

The One UI 8.5 beta update makes Galaxy AI image creation easier, improves device connectivity, improves Smart Quick Share, lock screen, and weather tools, enhances Samsung Health insights, strengthens security, enhances battery management, improves accessibility, adds upgrade reminders, and more.

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Galaxy Z Flip 7, Fold 7 models receive December 2025 security update, next could be One UI 8.5 Beta

Published

5 days ago

December 10, 2025

Yogesh

Samsung has released a new update for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 smartphones, which installs the December 2025 security patch update to improve system security and stability. According to reports, the update is already live for users in Korea, and the company will soon release it in other countries as well.

The December 2025 security update for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 smartphones has arrived with One UI build versions F966NKSS6AYKE and F766NKSS6AYKE. This is an initial rollout, so it may take a few hours or days to reach all models.

The December 2025 security patch fixes 57 security vulnerabilities present in the previous version of the OS.

Notably, this update is based on Android 16 and One UI 8. And the device is eligible for One UI 8.5 beta based on Android 16. On December 08, Samsung opened the beta program for the next version of One UI 8.5 only to the Galaxy S25 series. Plus, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will be the next devices in line.

Although the exact release date hasn’t been revealed yet, it’s expected to be released sometime in December 2025. The company plans to begin the stable rollout of One UI 8.5 with the Galaxy S26 series next year. More users will receive the update shortly afterward.

So, if you are using the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 smartphone, install the latest security update now to make your device ready for future updates. The next update could be One UI 8.5 Beta.

To manually check for security updates, go to your phone’s settings. At the bottom, you’ll find the Software Update section; simply open it. In the submenu, if your device receives a new OTA update, you’ll need to tap the Download and Install button.