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Galaxy S22 gets January 2025 security update
The Galaxy S22 has finally started getting the January 2025 security update. The Galaxy S24, Galaxy S23, and Galaxy S21 have already received the new security update. Galaxy S22 users have been patiently waiting for this update to arrive on their flagship phone. This fresh update installs the latest Android security patch to enhance system security and stability.
The January 2025 software update for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with firmware versions S901NKSS6EXLS, S906NKSS6EXLS, and S908NKSS6EXLS, respectively. The update is available in Korea, other countries around the world may get access to Samsung’s new security update in the next few days.
January 2025 security patch details
November 2024 security update addresses 54 vulnerabilities across Android and Samsung’s software. Google has resolved 5 critical CVESs and 24 high-level issues, while 1 CVE was resolved by previous updates from the company and 2 is not relevant to Galaxy devices.
Moreover, Samsung’s patches include fixes for 22 vulnerabilities, primarily impacting SoundPicker, Samsung Message, NotificationManager, and Protection Mechanism Failure in the bootloader.
If you are a Galaxy S22 series user in Korea, you can download and install the January 2025 security update on your smartphone by navigating to Settings >> Software update and tapping Download and Install.
One UI 7 for Galaxy S22 series
Samsung launched the Galaxy S22 series in 2022 with Android 12-based One UI 4.1. The devices in the lineup are currently running on the Android 14-based One UI 6.1 update and will get One UI 7 later next month. They will also get Android 16 OS updates in the future.
As the company continues to develop the One UI 7 update, which will likely come out with the Galaxy S25 series. Notably, Samsung Galaxy S24 One UI 7 Stable build spotted on Samsung server.
The company is working on the One UI 7 update, which will likely come with the Galaxy S25 series. The Galaxy S24 series is all set to launch at the Galaxy Unpacked event in the US on January 22, 2025.
After the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung has today resumed the rollout of One UI 7 based on the Android 15 update for the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE. It is worth noting that the Korean tech giant had halted the rollout a few days ago due to a serious bug discovered in the initial update, so it is now rolling out a new firmware that will fix this issue.
Samsung has started rolling out the new One UI 7 update for the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, and Fold 6 SE. Initially available in South Korea, the new One UI 7 build will go live in more markets soon. This build is a more refined build than the initial build and includes fixes for system improvements.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, and Fold 6 SE users can recognize it by the build number ending with BYD9.
Your Galaxy foldable device might have also received the new build. But you can check for the update manually in Settings > Software update. Click on Download and install so that your phone can receive the new OTA.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has now appeared on Geekbench, revealing that the company is carrying out pre-launch tests and preparations for its new device. The latest listing also solves the chipset mystery that has been in rumours for a long time.
According to the Geekbench 6.4 listing, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 US variant with model number SM-F966U achieved 3022 points on single-core and 9307 points on multi-core tests.
The US variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has appeared on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Also, the phone is expected to run on Android 16-based One UI 8 operating system
Being a flagship folding handset, all these things sound quite good. Nevertheless, the actual performance will only be known once the device is officially launched in the consumer market. Inputs reveal that the chipset is clocked at 3.53 GHz base frequency.
Apart from this, the Korean tech giant can launch the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 around July this year. Also, an affordable flip model can also be introduced along with both the devices.
Samsung halted the One UI 7 rollout for the Galaxy S24 series a few days ago, as a serious bug was found in the initial firmware. Samsung has resumed the rollout of the One UI 7-based Android 15 update for the Galaxy S24 series today, which should fix the issue.
The new One UI 7 update for Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones can be verified through One UI build version with S921NKSU4BYD9, S926NKSU4BYD9, and S928NKSU4BYD9.
The latest beta update fixes issues that users encountered in the initial One UI 7 update to provide a better experience. According to the changelog, the update brings functional improvements or new functions.
As always, this update includes the latest versions of many stock apps. This ensures improved functionality and a smoother experience on your Galaxy S24 smartphone.
Changelog:
Stabilization code applied
- A stabilization code related to terminal operation has been applied.
Generally, software upgrades may include the following, but the contents may vary depending on the customer environment, such as model, region, and telecommunications carrier.
- Improved terminal stability and bug fixes
- Functional improvements or the addition of new functions
- Improved terminal performance
If you received the One UI 7 update notificationon your Galaxy S24 series in Korea, install the latest update via Settings >> Software update >> Download and install.
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