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All Galaxy S series phones from Galaxy S24 to Galaxy S20 in the US get January 2025 update

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Galaxy S series January 2025 update

Samsung Galaxy S series including Galaxy S24, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, and Galaxy S20 series including FE (Fen Edition) users are receiving the January 2025 security update on Verizon network carrier in the US. The update is being rolled out for locked models, and other carriers may receive the update in the coming days or weeks.

As always, this new update improves the security and stability of the system by installing the latest Android security patch. In addition, it fixes several issues to provide a better user experience and improved performance. The January 2025 security update for the below-mentioned Galaxy S series devices on Verizon US can be identified through the One UI build versions given below.

Galaxy S series phones

  • Galaxy S24 series: S92xUSQS4AXL4
  • Galaxy S23 series: S91xUSQS5CXL7
  • Galaxy S22 series: S90xUSQS7EXL8
  • Galaxy S21 series: G99xUSQSEGXLB
  • Galaxy S20 series: G98xUSQSCHXL1

Galaxy S FE series phones

  • Galaxy S24 FE: S721USQS3AXL1
  • Galaxy S23 FE: S711USQS6CXLG
  • Galaxy S21 FE: G990USQSEGXL4
  • Galaxy S20 FE: G781VSQSIHXL2

January 2025 security patch details

January 2025 security patch resolves over 50 security vulnerabilities, including 5 classified as critical and 24 as high-level, as identified by Google. Additionally, this update addresses 1 vulnerability that was previously fixed in earlier releases, along with two that do not apply to Samsung devices.

Moreover, Samsung has also implemented fixes for 22 security fixes under the Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) related to SoundPicker, Samsung Message, NotificationManager, and  Protection Mechanism Failure in bootloader.

The above Galaxy S series users on Verizon US are advised to install the January 2025 update immediately to take advantage of the enhanced security measures. Those who haven’t received the update notification can manually check for the update and install it.

To install the update, open the Galaxy smartphone’s Settings, select ‘Software Update’ and then select ‘Download and Install.’ Following these steps will ensure that your Galaxy S series smartphone is up to date with the latest security protection.

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Samsung ends software update support for three Galaxy devices

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Galaxy A22

Samsung recently shared its revised software update plan for July 2025. Through this updated plan, Samsung has confirmed that three Galaxy devices, the  Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy F52 5G, and Galaxy A22 5G are no longer eligible for software updates.

Now, Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy F52 5G, and Galaxy A22 5G have been removed from the Biannual plan in July 2025. It means that Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy F52 5G, and Galaxy A22 5G devices will no longer receive software updates as they have completed their update cycle.

The Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy F52 5G, and Galaxy A22 5G were released in 2021. Since then, these three Galaxy devices have received three major Android updates, along with regular security patches. Now, after several years of support, Samsung is officially ending updates for these Galaxy devices.

So, what does this mean for these phone and tablet users? First, don’t worry, because your tablet will still work. Even though the Korean tech giant will no longer send out new Android versions or monthly security updates, your device will still receive Google Play system updates. These updates help keep your Galaxy device secure and let you continue using important apps like banking, social media, and video streaming.

If you want the newest features and latest Android updates, you might want to upgrade to a newer Galaxy phone and tablet. You can check tablets from the Galaxy Tab A10 series, the Tab S9 series, or the Galaxy A56 5G. These new Galaxy devices offer better performance, new features, and longer support.

However, if your current devices are working well and you’re happy with them, there’s no need to upgrade right away. The Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy F52 5G, and Galaxy A22 5G can still handle basic tasks like browsing the web, watching videos, or using social media.

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Samsung SMR: July 2025 Security patch released

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July 2025 security patch

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 

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

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

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One UI 8 Galaxy Z Fold 5

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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