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Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 get January 2025 security update

After the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy S22 series, Samsung has started rolling out the January 2025 security update for Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphones in the US. This update installs the latest Android security patch to improve system security and reliability.
The latest January 2025 update is currently rolling out to locked and unlocked models of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 in the US, and other countries are expected to receive the update in the coming days or weeks. As always, this is an early rollout so it may take a few days to reach all models. You can check the latest firmware versions below.
Locked
- Galaxy Z Fold 3: F926USQS9JXLA
- Galaxy Z Flip 3: F711USQSAJXLA
Unlocked:
- Galaxy Z Fold 3: F926U1UES9JXLA
- Galaxy Z Flip 3: F711U1UESAJXLA
Notably, the January 2025 security patch resolves over 50 vulnerabilities, including 4 critical and 24 high-level Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) identified by Google.
Additionally, Samsung has addressed 22 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items, focusing on issues related to system services, SoundPicker, Samsung Message, NotificationManager, Protection Mechanism Failure in the bootloader, and other critical things.
Galaxy foldable users can easily check and install the update through a few easy steps. Go to Settings >> open the Software Update section from the menu >> click on the Download and Install option to start the update process. If the update is available, proceed to install it to enjoy a bug-free experience.
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Samsung Galaxy M34 impresses with One UI 8 (Android 16) testing scores on Geekbench

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G has been spotted on Geekbench running One UI 8-based Android 16. This smartphone will be one of the phones in the Galaxy M series to get Android 16, which is set to bring new features and improvements to the device.
Moreover, the company recently expanded its One UI 8 beta program to include more Galaxy devices such as the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6.
According to the tipster, the Samsung Galaxy M35 with One UI 8 has scored impressively on the benchmark, with a single-core score of 960 and a multi-core score of 2036. These scores suggest the M35 will offer amazing performance to handle everyday tasks and multitask easily.

One UI 8 update will mark the second of a new software upgrade cycle for Samsung’s mid-range Galaxy M35 smartphone. Notably, Samsung promises to provide four major Android updates to the Galaxy M35, so users can expect the phone to stay up-to-date with the latest features for several years.
It’s possible that some Galaxy M35 users could get to try Android 16 early through a beta program, but this hasn’t been confirmed yet. Samsung will release the stable first for flagship models like the Galaxy S25 series, and other mid-range devices could get a chance to try new features later.
Stay tuned for more information as the One UI 8 Beta update is reportedly going to be released this week.
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Samsung Galaxy A54 receiving August 2025 update, next update could be One UI 8 beta

Samsung is currently working to expand the One UI 8 Beta update for more Galaxy models. Meanwhile, the company is also rolling out the August 2025 security update for Samsung Galaxy A54 phones.
August 2025 security update for the Samsung Galaxy A54 is currently live in Korea, and the company will soon make it available for more countries. This update prepares your devices for the next firmware, which may be the One UI 8 beta.
According to the information, Galaxy A54 is getting the August 2025 patch with One UI 7 A546SKSSCDYH1 version. It has a software package of 500 MB.
August 2025 security patch addresses more than 45 security vulnerabilities. Google patches in this update cover one critical vulnerability and 28 high-level ones. There is also 1 issue that was previously fixed in earlier updates, and three are that is not applicable to Samsung devices.
Along with these fixes, Samsung has also provided 18 patches under its Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items. These focus on issues with the Samsung Account, Pkg Predictor Service, SemSensorService, and fall detection, SemSensorManager for Galaxy Watch, Emergency SoS, and Document scanner.
To access a fresh update on your Samsung Galaxy A54, go to the Settings app, tap on Software Update, and then select Download and Install. This will initiate the update process, and once completed, you’ll enjoy a more secure smartphone experience.
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Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6 pick up the August 2025 security patch in the US

A few days ago, Samsung released a One UI 8 beta update for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 that brought the August 2025 security patch, fixing several security issues. Now, the company has released the update for the carrier-locked variants of the phone for the US on Verizon
One UI 8 beta allows beta testers to experience the latest features before the public release. However, the Beta build may contain unknown changes and may also have some bugs and issues.
Meanwhile, Samsung is rolling out the August 2025 security patch for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 models. It is currently running on One UI 7, and One UI 8 will be considered its second major upgrade.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 Users can identify the new software with build numbers F956USQS2BYGB and F741USQS2BYGB, respectively, with a downloadable package size of 310 megabytes. There are no other major changes noted in the changelog except for the security patch.
You can check for new software updates by going to:
- Settings
- Software updates
- Download and install
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