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Galaxy Z Flip 6 gets January 2025 security update
Samsung began releasing the January 2025 security update for Galaxy Z Flip 6 devices. The latest software is bringing some new security improvements. It will finally boost the overall device’s health and make it more reliable for users.
Moreover, Galaxy Z Flip 6 users are now receiving the January 2025 update in the US. The carrier-locked variant of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 smartphone is fetching the update with the One UI F741USQS2AXLF version while the factory-unlocked variant is getting the firmware with the F741U1UES2AXL build.
The update does not bring any major changes to the device. But it has the latest January 2025 security patch that fixes 32 CVE and 22 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) item privacy exploits. This protects your device data from malware attacks and keeps it reliable.
These mainly improve the security and performance of the SoundPicker, Samsung Message, NotificationManager, and Protection Mechanism Failure in the bootloader.
On the flip side, Google has addressed 24 high-level CVEs, 5 critical, for the Android operating system. However, 1 CVE was resolved by the company’s previous update and 2 are not relevant to Galaxy devices.
On the flip side, a Stable One UI version is ready to enter the Galaxy world with interesting features. One UI 7 beta software build appeared with the Galaxy S24 series in the global markets and will soon start to make its way to the eligible models of the Galaxy devices.
We recommend that all Galaxy phone and tablet users keep their phones updated with the latest security patches. These regular rollouts often serve as a baseline build for a major One UI upgrade.
There are two reasons to install this update:
- The security patch fixes bugs in the system and makes the device stable.
- The new build may be a stepping stone to upgrade to Android 15-based One UI 7
So, as soon as the new firmware reaches your foldable device, install it immediately. If you haven’t received the update alert yet, go to Settings > Software update. Now tap Download and Install and let the device search for the latest version.
Today, with beta 4 Google expanded Android 16 Beta to select non-Pixel flagship devices from partner brands. Samsung, as always, is skipping the Android 16 Beta Program, while the new OS is available for select devices launched by Honor, iQOO, Lenovo, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, vivo, and Xiaomi.
Google released Android 16 beta 4 with a second version of platform stability and announced that apps compatible with the new OS will now be available on the Play Store.
Honor, iQOO, Lenovo, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Vivo, and Xiaomi have opened beta registration windows for their latest flagship devices launched in the last few months. Samsung, however, is yet to complete One UI 7 for its Galaxy devices, but will soon roll out the stable One UI 7 and launch an independent One UI beta program.
Last week, it was revealed that the company is already working on Android 16’s adaptation and testing the alleged One UI 8 on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6 smartphones.
Android continues to deliver great updates and new features throughout the year, while feedback from the beta community plays a vital role in constantly improving Android. The Android 16 developer site has a lot more information about the beta, including downloads and a release timeline for Pixel.
List of devices that are running the Android 16 Beta
- HONOR Magic 7 Pro
- Lenovo YOGA Tab Plus
- OnePlus 13
- OPPO Find X8
- realme GT 7 Pro
- iQOO 13
- vivo X200 Pro
- Xiaomi 14T Pro
- Xiaomi 15
- Redmi K70 Ultra
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.
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