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Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6, and Z Fold SE receive second January 2025 security update
Just recently, Galaxy S24 series users received the second January 2025 security update, indicating a delay in the stable One UI 7 rollout. Now, Samsung is advancing its software support for Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Flip 6, and Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition smartphones by releasing the second January 2025 update. This update has started in Korea and is expected to be available in more regions shortly.
Owners of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 are getting the second January 2025 security update with the build version F956NKSS2AYA3 and F741NKSS2AYA3, respectively, which is about 400MB in size. This update is significant as it reportedly addresses fixes over 50 privacy exploits in the smartphone system.
For the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, the update comes with build version F958NKSS2AYA3 and is around 360MB in size. While the details of the improvements have not been specified, it is likely to include security enhancements and fixes for better device performance.
Moreover, Security patches remove unwanted bugs and hidden issues that often cause system glitches, app crashes, etc., thus ruining the user experience. It also fixes a total of 54 vulnerabilities including the system and Google library issues. These could even work as voids for malware and result in data leaks.
Hence, you should prioritize this firmware and install it as soon as possible. The second January 2025 security patch for Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Flip 6, and Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition models is rolling out in Korea. Although the Korean tech giant will soon release it in other parts of the globe.
Galaxy Users can try to install the new update manually. Just go to the Settings app and select Software Update. Now tap on Download and Install and follow the on-screen instructions. Make sure your Galaxy device has enough storage and battery level before proceeding with the installation.
Samsung, next year, is launching its new flagship S series smartphone, Galaxy S26 Ultra. Even though the phone hasn’t been officially announced yet, several details have already leaked online. Now, a report suggests that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G’s black color variant may offer a black frame instead of the silver one on the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
As you know, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is available in several colors, and if you prefer black, you have two options to choose from: Jet Black and Titanium Black. However, the Titanium Black comes with a black panel and a silver frame. Jet Black offers a black panel and a black frame.
According to @UniverseIce, the black color variant of the Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G will have a black frame, and not the silver frame that the Titanium Black version of the Galaxy S25 Ultra has.
The phone is expected to launch with Android 16-based new One UI 8.5. Plus, the company is also promising seven years of Android updates, which is great for long-term use.
Samsung’s Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 smartphones are expected to launch in March 2026. Ahead of the launch, we’re getting a sneak peek at Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 performance with One UI 8.5 and Android 16.
Both the upcoming Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 smartphones recently appeared on Geekbench, giving us some interesting insights into how they will perform with the new Android 16 and One UI 8.5. Interestingly, builds of both smartphones are already in testing for the upcoming software.
As per the Geekbench listing, the Galaxy A57 has scored impressively high in the tests, with a single-core score of 1,311 and a multi-core score of 4,347. These digits suggest that the A57 will offer a smooth and fast experience.
Moreover, the Galaxy A37 still performs well. It scored 1158 in single-core and 3401 in multi-core tests, and the software build was A376BXXU0AYK3. While these scores are a bit lower than the A57, the Galaxy A37 smartphone is still good enough to promise a fast and smooth experience for everyday tasks.
The test results show that Samsung is working hard to make One UI 8.5 faster and more efficient. Both smartphones will come pre-installed with the Android 16 -based One UI 8.5 to offer amazing performance and the latest features. Stay tuned for more information.
Google and Samsung are yet to release Android 17 and One UI 9 Beta for Pixel and Galaxy devices. Meanwhile, Google is working on a Universal Clipboard for Android phones and PCs, with Android 17. This means Samsung’s One UI 9 could bring universal clipboard to Galaxy devices.
According to Android Authority, Android 17 includes a feature called UniversalClipboardManager. This tool appears inside Google’s continuity framework, which transfers copied content between Android devices without a third-party tool
Samsung’s current cross-device features, like Quick Share, Samsung Flow, and Phone Link, do not offer built-in clipboard syncing. Fortunately, that could change in next year’s One UI 9 update, as Google is working on a Universal Clipboard for Android phones and PCs.
If Samsung follows the One UI 8 schedule, One UI 9 is expected to arrive alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 in mid-2026. If Google implements Universal Clipboard in Android 17, Samsung will likely add it in One UI 9.
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