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Samsung expands February 2025 update to Galaxy S24 FE and S23 FE
Following the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S23 series, Samsung has expanded a new update with a February 2025 security patch for Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy S23 FE users in the home ground. This update installs the latest Android security patch to improve the system’s security and reliability.
Notably, the February 2025 update fixes over 40 vulnerabilities in Android and Samsung software to offer a more safe and secure user experience while also protecting the device against external potential threats.
Google has patched one critical and 34 high-level issues, and 2 CVEs don’t apply to Galaxy devices. Samsung has also addressed 7 issues, including bugs related to the Samsung Find app and Android application component settings. These patches aim to enhance security and device performance.
Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy S23 FE grabs February 2025 security update
February 2025 security update for Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy S23 FE in Korea can be identified via One UI build version S721NKSS2AYA1 and S711NKSS5BYB1 respectively. It is currently available for users in Korea and the company will make it available to more countries soon.
As usual, the update is rolling out gradually so it may take some hours or days to reach all models. Users are recommended to install the update promptly to benefit from the improved security standards.
Those who haven’t received the update notification can manually check and install the update on their Galaxy phones and tablets. To install the update, open System Settings, select ‘Software Update’, and then select ‘Download and Install’. Following these steps will ensure that your Galaxy smartphone is up to date with the latest security patch for a bug-free experience.
This update is based on One UI 6.1 based on Android 14, while users are eagerly waiting for Android 15 and One UI 7. It is expected that the stable update of One UI 7 for older devices will be available in April or May 2025.
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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