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First Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition update installs November 2024 patch
We are close to December 2024, and Samsung has started rolling out the first software update for the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, which installs the November 2024 Android security patch. This update is based on the One UI 6.1.1 and Android 14, not One UI 7.
November 2024 patch marks the first update for Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition users are getting the November 2024 update with One UI build version F958NKSU2AXK4. users will have to download around 500.88MB package to install the update. This update is currency available in Korea, with plans for a wider rollout in the coming days.
The firmware enhances the system security and stability of the Galaxy device to provide a better Galaxy experience. Moreover, it improves system security, reliability, and stability to provide a secure and seamless user experience.
The November 2024 update brings fixes for lots of issues and vulnerabilities found in Google’s Android operating system and Samsung’s One UI software. These include 38 CVEs and 13 SVEs, which were majority affecting the phone’s security and privacy.
Besides this, you might also notice some performance enhancements after installing this software update.
How to update
You can check and install the firmware through your device’s Settings >> System Update >> Download and install. If you received the update notification, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the latest security update.
Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition launched as the maximizes portability and usability with the thinnest and lightest thickness among the Z Fold lineup to date. The handset features a 6.5-inch LTPO AMOLED 2X cover screen and an 8-inch main screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Protection.
Just like Ultimate Design, the device installs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy with a combination of bets-in-class CPU, GPU, and NPU performance. Ahead, it runs 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
In terms of software, the company has blessed the device with One UI 6.1.1 based on Android 14 and will support up to seven generations of Android OS upgrades. It also brings Galaxy AI features optimized for foldable smartphones. The Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is eligible for the One UI 7 software update as the first major update.
Speaking of the camera, the device has a tripe-lens arrangement with a 200MP primary camera with OIS incorporated with a 12MP ultrawide lens, and 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. The front part holds a 10MP on-cover display and a 4MP UD camera.
Samsung started to roll out the January 2026 software update for the Korean models of Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 FE smartphones. This flagship device will be the next to grab One UI 8.5 as a major software release.
Samsung Galaxy S24 series January 2026 software update is released in batches with One UI 8 version SKT and a package size of 383 megabytes. Your Samsung Galaxy S24 series phone will get up to 55 fixes with the January 2026 patch.
This update provides that both Android and One UI systems remain secure. It also improves performance by clearing the system-level cache partition during installation.
Users of this phone can download this version with improved system security and better user experience. However, you should know that the software is released in batches and may take some time to reach all of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series users in the market.
You can download the latest software update on your Galaxy S24 series smartphone with the following instructions:
- Open Settings
- From here, now tap on Software update
- Click on Software update
You will be notified with updated information if an upgrade is available.
On the other hand, Samsung is also testing the One UI 8.5 update for dozens of Galaxy models. While the beta program is open to Galaxy S25 users, developers are ensuring that users of other phones don’t have to wait too long by conducting internal testing.
After the Ultra variant, the Standard Galaxy S26 smartphone has appeared on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset. The flagship phone has made significant scores on the benchmarking platform and seems ready to enter the real world.
On the other hand, a report from a French publication claims that the Galaxy S26 series will be launched across Europe on March 11, 2026. However, the company has not yet officially confirmed either the date of the Unpacked event or the release date.
In the latest edition, the Standard Samsung Galaxy S26 has reached Geekbench and revealed some of its key specifications. It has seemingly performed well in the single-core and multi-core tests on version 6.5.0, as well as achieved good points.
As per the listing, the device with model number SM-S942U obtained 3,379 points on the single-core test and 11,097 points on the multi-core test. The details reveal that the Galaxy S26 smartphone will equip the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, an overclocked version of the chipset.
The chip includes 12-gigabyte RAM, 3.63 GHz base frequency, six high-performance CPU cores running at a clock speed of 3.63GHz, and two prime cores at 4.74 GHz.
Samsung is rolling out the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 update for the Samsung Galaxy S25 series. This latest update is available in Germany, India, South Korea, the UK, and the US, and will be released in more countries soon. The update includes several important fixes and improvements to enhance the overall user experience, as well as carries the January 2026 security patch along with battery life improvements and some additional fixes.
One UI 8.5 Beta 3 can be identified via the PDA build version ending with ZZA3. It’s hitting the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in Beta markets.
Last month, Samsung launched the One UI Beta Program for Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra devices in four countries. At the same time, the company released the first Beta software. Two weeks ago, Samsung distributed the second Beta update, which expanded to India and Poland for key fixes and new features.
As Samsung gears up to start the official rollout, the Galaxy S25 series has received a new Beta software. The One UI 8.5 Beta 3 for the Galaxy S25 series brings fixes for clock display error on the lock screen and issues related to favorites in the phone app.
Users reported that the Now Briefing does not display after the Beta, which has been resolved. Plus, it improved the screen lagging issue when using Live Effect in the gallery.
In addition, the beta release also includes improvements to battery life. The issue of excessive power consumption when certain apps are running has now been fixed. For Galaxy S25 users waiting for the stable version, Beta 3 will feel like a significant upgrade.
If you’re on the One UI 8.5 Beta 2 build, you should have already received the third Beta. Update your Samsung Galaxy S25 phone’s software by navigating to Settings, followed by Software update, and Download and install.
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