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Galaxy S22 phones users facing bootloop issue after One UI 6.1 update

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1 year ago

December 19, 2024

Saloni

In September 2024, Samsung started rolling out the Android 14-based One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy S22 series. To be mentioned, this update is rolling for a large number of Galaxy devices worldwide. Yes, One UI 6.1 boasts some impressive new AI features as well as system and security optimizations to provide an improved user experience. On the other hand, Galaxy S22 users have started facing the stuttering and bootloop issue after receiving the One UI 6.1-based update.

It’s true that the installation of new updates sometimes brings some bugs, which will create issues in device performance. Likewise, the lagging or stuck in a bootloop issue is encountered on the Galaxy S22 series running on One UI 6.1-based update.

Galaxy S22 Bootloop issue description:

Some Galaxy S22 smartphone users mentioned on social media and Samsung’s official forum about their phones freezing, crashing, and stuttering as well as restating multiple times a day. Some users say their Galaxy S22 series phones are stuck in a bootloop issue, rendering them unusable.

Some users who contacted Samsung’s authorized service center, they ware claimed that they were told it was due to the fried motherboard. Well, after knowing that the phone is out of warranty, Samsung technicians at the service center are offering free service and the consumer is not willing to pay for the repair, the authority often makes excuses.

For your information, let us tell you that this is not the first time that the Galaxy S22 has faced problems with the One UI update. Earlier this year, the company had withdrawn the update due to similar complaints and re-released it after resolving the problems. However, the current wave of problems seems widespread and needs an urgent inquiry.

If it is proven that the update is causing the bootloop issue, Samsung should make the issue public. The company should consider providing free motherboard replacement for the affected units through its service center.

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Galaxy S24 series user gets January 2026 update

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16 hours ago

January 15, 2026

Yogesh

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.

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Standard Galaxy S26 enters Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip

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4 days ago

January 12, 2026

Suhani

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.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 grabs One UI 8.5 Beta 3 with critical fixes and January 2026 security patch

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2 weeks ago

January 5, 2026

Yogesh

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.