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Verizon Galaxy Z Fold 4, Flip 4, S22, S21, and three A series devices get December 2024 security update in the US

Along with One UI 7 beta preparation for the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung has already started rolling out the December 2024 security update to eligible Galaxy phones and tablets. In this series, the tech giant is releasing the December 2024 security patch update to Verizon-specific models of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, and three Galaxy A series devices including Galaxy A54, Galaxy A23 5G, and Galaxy A15 5G in the US.
Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, and Galaxy A54 smartphone users already received this update in Europe and the US, respectively. The company will soon make it available in other carriers and countries. These 11 Samsung Galaxy phones on Verizon identify the December 2024 security update via the firmware versions given below:
11 Verizon Samsung phones getting December 2024 security update [US] Firmware versions
- Galaxy Z Fold 4: F936USQS7GXKC
- Galaxy Z Flip 4: F721USQS7GXKC
- Galaxy S22: S901USQS7EXK9
- Galaxy S22+: S906USQS7EXK9
- Galaxy S22 Ultra: S908USQS7EXK9
- Galaxy S21:G991USQSEGXK3
- Galaxy S21+: G996USQSEGXK3
- Galaxy S21 Ultra: G999USQSEGXK3
- Galaxy A54: A546VSQSACXKD
- Galaxy A23 5G: A236VSQS7DXK2
- Galaxy A15 5G: A156USQS5BXKA
These Samsung Galaxy phones should automatically notify users about the latest software update, but if you haven’t received one, you can check the update manually. To do that, open the Samsung phone’s Settings, select Software Update, and then Download and install. If an update is available, following the on-screen instructions will ensure that your Galaxy phone is up-to-date with the latest security protection.
Moreover, this update also applies the latest security patches from Google and Samsung to offr a more secure, stable, smooth, and optimized software experience to the Galaxy users.
It fixes over 40 security issues, with 6 of these considered critical and 28 high-level b Google. There’s also one problem that doesn’t affect Galaxy phones and one solved with the previous version. Moreover, Samsung has worked on 8 additional fixes, mostly around features like Theme Center, Galaxy Watch Bluetooth, SmartSwitch, Dex Mode, and more.

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Samsung released One UI 8 Beta 4 for Galaxy S25 series

According to the info, Samsung is rolling out the One UI 8 Beta 4 to Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra in the US, UK, Germany, and South Korea, with India and Poland starting as well. The update weighs over 126568 MB and bears PDA build version ending with ZYGB.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series users! Here comes another beta firmware for your flagship smartphones. The company has released the One UI 8 beta 4 for the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra devices with some enhanced functions and the latest improvement patch.
The changelog of the fourth One UI 6 beta mentions fixes for bugs related to Talkback for calls, iNavi dashcam editing, smarter Galaxy AI replies, faster Bixby routines, polished lock screen, and smoother fingerprint sensor, as well as making core apps like Camera and Gallery run smoother with fewer crashes, focusing on reliability rather than flashy features. Samsung has also listed some known issues that are yet to be fixed.
Bugs that have been fixed
- Added an emergency update feature for Samsung IMS Service.
- A pop-up or notification may appear to request user consent for IMS service update and restart.
- Supports full-screen switching while playing videos when using DeX
- Fixed operation error of Galaxy Al Reply Suggestions
- Improved loading issue when Bixby routine commands are triggered via voice
- Improved display issue in the quick launch icon area on the lock screen
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- Fixed an editing error with iNavi dashcam videos in the Gallery app
- Fixed an issue where the message ‘Fingerprint sensor not responding’ appeared on the lock screen
- Fixed outgoing call failure when attempting swipe call from the Contacts list with TalkBack enabled
- Improved flickering issue of the central vertical/horizontal level gauge when switching from front to rear camera
- Software stability enhanced through updates to several apps
Galaxy S25 users running the One UI 8 Beta 3 can now install the latest Beta update by navigating to System Settings, followed by Software update, and Download and install.
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Galaxy S26 Ultra to come with 60W fast charging, confirmed One UI 8.5

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to come with a powerful fast charging brick, and new information shows that the phone will also come with the fastest ever wire charger.
Last week, Ice Universe said that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will break the long-standing fast charging limit this time around. Ironically, the most delinquent Galaxy flagship only supports 45W charging.
According to the information coming from X, the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra flagship will feature 60W wire fast charging, and it’ll count as a big upgrade from last year’s 45W wired charger.
This new report shows that Samsung is focusing on another important segment – fast charging technology for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, followed by a slim structure.
According to the previous information, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship chipset which may be called the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, new dual 200MP camera of different sizes, a bigger and better display, One UI 85, bigger battery life, and more. As this flagship series is expected to make its debut by next year.
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One UI 8 (Android 16) appears for Galaxy F34 and Galaxy M36 smartphones

Samsung Galaxy users won’t have to wait long for the One UI 8 update. The company has just started testing Android 16-based One UI 8 on some of its budget models, which is the first step towards rolling out the software update. Now, Samsung has also begun internal testing of One UI 8 on two of its mid-range Galaxy smartphones, the Galaxy F34 and Galaxy M36.
X user Mohammad Khatri spotted internal One UI 8 builds for the Galaxy F34 and Galaxy M36. This development brings these two mid-range phones on par with newer models like the Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36, Galaxy A55, Galaxy A35, Galaxy A54, and Galaxy A34.
For the Samsung Galaxy F34 and Galaxy M36, the One UI 8 builds carry version numbers E346BXXU7EYG7 and M366BXXU1BYG2, respectively. Note that it isn’t the latest build that the Korean tech giant will deliver as part of its official update rollout.
The One UI 8 beta program that started in May this year is still exclusive to the Galaxy S25 series. Don’t expect this beta program to reach non-flagship devices, as the firm has no plans for recent flagship phones either.
The firmware listing does not guarantee an early rollout of the update. It is the first step towards an OTA release on suitable models. You can expect a rollout roadmap from the company, which will be available in the Members app.
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