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Samsung expanding January 2025 update for more Galaxy S21 FE users

Published

5 months ago

January 29, 2025

Saloni

Samsung has started expanding the January 2025 patch for Snapdragon and Exynos variants of the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone in India, Europe, and some Countries in Asia. After rolling out the firmware in the US, the company is bringing the newest security benefits to more device owners across the globe.

Earlier this month, the Korean phone maker released a new security patch for the Galaxy S21 FE. It was previously rolled out in a limited number of countries. However, the firm is now expanding its reach to more global regions.

According to the information, Samsung is rolling out the Galaxy S21 FE January 2025 patch with the following One UI version and a software package of 365 megabytes.

India:

Galaxy S21 FE (Exynos) – G990EXXSCFYA2
Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) – G990B2XXSAGYA2

Europe:

Galaxy S21 FE (Exynos) – G990BXXSBGYA2
Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) – G990B2XXSAGYA2

The changelog shows the January 2025 security patch, which improves security aspects. It improves the core mechanisms of the device and makes the overall performance more efficient. Thus, phone users will get a better user experience.

Other than the new security patch, the software update doesn’t bring any major changes. Although you may observe increased stability and optimized usability of the Galaxy phone. We suggest all Samsung Galaxy S21 FE users download this software at the earliest.

As always, the update is rolling out in a phased manner and may take time to cover all eligible units. However, Galaxy device owners can install the firmware manually.

To download this firmware, tap on Settings app > Software update > Download and install. Now the phone will access the server to get the update build for you. However, the whole process can be time-consuming. So, wait patiently.

NEWS

Samsung SMR: July 2025 Security patch released

Published

14 hours ago

July 8, 2025

Yogesh

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

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

NEWS

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

Published

2 days ago

July 7, 2025

Yogesh

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.

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

Published

2 weeks ago

June 26, 2025

Saloni

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.