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Galaxy Tab S10, Tab S9 grab February 2025 update
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S10 Plus, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra users are receiving the February 2025 security update to improve system security and stability.
This new update improves the security and stability of the system by installing the latest Android security patch. Plus, it fixes several issues to provide a better user experience and improved performance. The update is live for the Galaxy Tab S9 series in Europe and for the Galaxy Tab S10 series in Korea and will be expanded to more countries soon.
Users of Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9Ultra smartphones are getting February 2025 security update via One UI builds X716BXXS5BYA5, X816BXXS5BYA5, and X916BXXS5BYA5 respectively. While Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S10 Plus getting the February 2025 update with One UI versions X926NKOS2AYB1 and X828NKOS2AYB1, respectively.
According to SMR, it brings the February 2025 security patch that fixes over 40 security flaws found in the previous software version. It addresses one critical and 34 high-level CVEs for Android, including two CVEs not relevant to Galaxy devices.
In addition, the update also includes 7 SVE items to improve user experience, addressing issues in the Samsung Find app, Android Settings, and more.
The installation package size of this update is around 331.82MB. Users can manually check and install the new software update with a few easy steps. To do this, go to the “System Settings” of your Galaxy device, once done, scroll down and click on the “Software Update” tab, followed by tapping on the “Download and Install” button. If the update is available, click on the download button.
Notably, the update is based on Android 14-based on One UI 6.1.1 and it is expected that Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 and Galaxy Tab S9 series models will soon get One UI 7 update based on Android 15 in the coming months. Install the latest firmware now to make your device ready for the next update.
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.
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.
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.
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