UPDATES
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G gets January 2025 security update

Samsung is working hard to roll out the Android 15-based One UI 7 to eligible devices. While the Galaxy S25 runs out of the box, it recently received the February 2025 update. Meanwhile, the company is still deploying the January 2025 security update to its Galaxy devices, and the Galaxy A33 5G is the latest to join this party.
The update has already been rolled out for flagship smartphones like the Galaxy S, Z series, and some Galaxy A series phones. The South Korean giant has now started rolling it out to its mid-range models.
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is getting the new January 2025 security update with One UI A336BXXSCEXL1 version. The update does not make any major changes to the device. However, Galaxy phone holders will get to see performance optimization.
Installing January 2025 update on your Galaxy A33 phone will enable seamless operation of the device. Users can also get rid of unknown bugs lurking in the core system. The update is currently live in Europe and the company will expand it soon. As always, the update is rolling in batches and may take time to cover all the compatible units.
You can also try the manual installation. To do so, visit the Settings app and tap on Software Updates > Download and install. Now follow the on-screen steps. Don’t forget to keep sufficient storage and battery levels in your Galaxy phone.
January 2025 security update
Samsung has eliminated more than 50 vulnerabilities with the January 2025 security patch to improve security and stability. This figure includes 5 critical and 24 high-level CVEs, which are related to system modules and settings.
Apart from these vulnerabilities, the company has resolved 22 SVEs Samsung-specific problems that are generally related to Sound Picker, Samsung Messages, Notification Manager, and Bootloader. Something more worthy is the “affected software versions” section.
UPDATES
April 2025 One UI 7 update arrives for Galaxy S25 in India

Samsung has started rolling out the April 2025 One UI 7 update for Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra in India.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphones are getting the April 2025 security update in India via One UI builds S931BXXU2AYD9, S936BXXU2AYD9, and S938BXXU2AYD9, respectively.
This new security update improves system security and stability to provide a better experience. It also fixes several issues that occurred in previous versions to improve performance.
April 2025 security patch fixes 4 critical, 36 high, and 5 that do not apply to Samsung devices. Moreover, it contains 1 high-level CVE from Samsung Semiconductor. The update also includes 21 SVE items to improve user experience, addressing issues in the Sticker Center, Clipboard Service, Samsung Contacts, Galaxy Watch wireless download, Samsung Device Health Manager Service, and more.
If you have received the update notification, install it now to get a bug-free experience and enjoy the new features. You can also check for the update by going to the Settings app on your smartphone and opening the Software Update section.
Now, click on the Download and Install option. If an update is available, you can follow the on-screen instructions to install the update on your Galaxy smartphone.
ANDROID
Android 16 Beta is now available for these Samsung Galaxy S25 rivals

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

NEWS
Galaxy Z Fold 7 goes on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Elite, One UI 8 ahead of launch

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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