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Galaxy S20 FE bags January 2025 security update
Samsung has kicked off the January 2025 security update for the Galaxy S20 FE phones. With this firmware, the Korean tech giant has posted the latest safety fixes for the security system and boosts the overall health of your handset.
As of now, the company is bringing the January 2025 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE devices. Users can identify the with One UI version G781USQSKHXL2. Besides, you need to download a software package of around 400 Megabytes.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G smartphone users are receiving the January 2025 security update in the US and the company will soon make it available in other countries as well. It is worth noting that this update is currently available for the carrier-locked version in the US, other networks will also get this update in the coming days or weeks.
As always, the update fixes different levels of exploits and issues residing in the device system. It also addresses vulnerabilities found in the last software upgrade and provides better security for your important data and inputs.
Apart from the security patch, users may get hidden optimizations for key aspects of the device. However, no such specific information has been given in the update at the moment.
To install the latest software on your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE smartphone in the US, go to the Settings app, tap Software update, and then select Download and Install. This will begin the update process and once completed, you will enjoy a more secure and efficient smartphone experience.
Samsung January 2025 update
January 2025 patch addresses 5 critical issues and 24 high-level ones for Google. One of these issues was already fixed in earlier updates, and another 2 don’t impact Galaxy devices. Also, Samsung is adding 22 of its fixes to improve security in SoundPicker, Samsung Message, NotificationManager, and Protection Mechanism Failure in bootloader.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE smartphone is currently running on Android 13-based One UI 5.1 and is not eligible for Android 14 or later OS.
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.
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
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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.
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