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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 is rolling out a June 2025 security update for the Galaxy S23 series smartphone in the home market, and it comes with EMUI software version S91xNKSS6DYE5 with a download package size of 450 megabytes. This update is much needed for this mega flagship and it will improve the security aspect of the phone.
This marvelous phone is eligible to run One UI 8 software, and it will get it by the end of this year. The new One UI version will bring better features for the Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra, and there’s more that is yet to be known.
The Galaxy S23 series is one of the flagship series of the Samsung S series. It offers many new technologies and provides a better user experience with powerful camera features and quality.
Samsung has already released the June 2025 patch for the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S24 series, and it is also available for select mid-range smartphones, with availability depending on the region.
According to the changelog, this new firmware includes with June 2025 One UI security patch for a better and safer user experience. Many fixes come along with this update that you should install right away.
For your information, let us tell you that Samsung Galaxy S23 series users will gradually get the June 2025 update. Therefore, we suggest all users to check the update manually through Settings. From this section, open Software Update and then Download and Install.
Samsung has reportedly started testing a new version of its One UI software for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, which could be One UI 8.5. The first news has recently surfaced online, showing that Samsung is working on the software for its next flagship Galaxy S series phones.
A reliable tipster has claimed that Samsung has started working on One UI 8.5 for next year’s Galaxy S series phones. This means the upcoming Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra could launch with One UI 8.5 software.
However, Samsung has not officially confirmed the release of One UI 8.5 yet, so we should take this information with a pinch of salt. Still, it’s clear that the Galaxy S26 series will feature a new version of One UI.
We’ll have to wait for more updates from Samsung to know when these devices will launch and what exact version of One UI they’ll run. Stay tuned for more details.
One UI 8 software update
Samsung fans are excited about the next big software update for Galaxy devices. The One UI 8 Beta has officially launched, with Samsung confirming the program and releasing the first beta update. Additionally, with the beta 2 rollout, Samsung’s One UI 8 beta is now available in Germany, India, Poland, South Korea, the UK, and the US.
Additionally, the stable version of One UI 8 is expected to launch this summer, starting with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, with a rollout to other devices soon after.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G starts receiving a new One UI 7-based update with the June 2025 security patch. The firmware is rolling out to limited smartphone users in the home market, South Korea. Although the company may soon initiate a broader software release.
The One UI 7 June 2025 security patch fixes a dozen vulnerabilities. It targets bugs hidden in the device system and ensures that private data remains secure. The firmware also fixes flaws that could allow malware to enter the phone.
On the other hand, it enhances the smartphone’s ability to fight problems. After installing the latest June 2025 update on Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, users can find performance improvements and some new add-ons in the device.
According to the changelog, the Galaxy S24 FE is getting the June 2025 update with the One UI 7 S721NKSS4BYE1 version. It carries a software package of 400 MB. The update brings 36 Android CVEs and 19 One UI SVE items to safeguard Galaxy devices.
The upcoming release is rolling out in the Korean market and will reach more regions soon. In the meantime, you can check the Updates section of your device to perform a manual installation. Before proceeding, make sure you have a stable Wi-Fi connection as well as adequate storage and battery levels on your device.
The Galaxy S24 FE smartphone was released with Android 14-based One UI 6.1. Subsequently, the company released the Android 15-based One UI 7 available as the first major upgrade, and now it is eligible to leave the beta program and move to the stable One UI 8 version.
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