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Three Samsung Fan Edition (FE) phones get the January 2025 update
Samsung Fan Edition (FE) phones come with great camera quality, lightning-quick reflexes, and mega batteries. Now, the Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy S23 FE, and Galaxy S21 FE smartphone users are getting the January 2025 security update in various markets. However, Galax S24 FE and S21 FE already received this update in a few markets.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, S23 FE, S21 FE phones get the January 2025 update
In the recent development, the Galaxy S23 FE smartphone users getting the January 2025 update in India, Europe and Indonesia with the One UI versions S711BXXS6DXL7, S711BXXS6DXL7 and S711BXXS6DXL7, respectively. Plus, Galaxy S24 FE already received this update in the US and Europe and new get it in India with firmware number S721BXXS3AXL1.
On the other hand, Galaxy S21 FE smartphone users getting the January 2025 security patch in India, Europe, and Thailand with One UI versions G990B2XXSAGYA2, G990B2XXSAGYA2, and G990EXXSCFYA2, respectively.
The new update is based on One UI 6.1 and Android 14. These devices are eligible for the next Android update, the One UI 7 as they have already been spotted on major Android 15. This update brings the January 2025 security patch to improve system security and stability.
This update is available in select regions and the company will make it available in more countries soon.
January 2025 security update details
According to SMR, the January 2025 security patch brings fixes for over 50 vulnerabilities, including 5 critical and 24 high-level CVEs from Google. 2 CVEs do not affect Samsung devices. Further, Samsung has addressed 22 SVEs, focusing on the sound picker, Samsung Messages, Notification Manager, and bootloader.
Samsung Fen Edition users can check for new software updates manually with a few simple steps. First, go to the System Settings of your Galaxy device, once done, scroll down and tap on the Software Update tab, followed by the Download and Install button.
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Leak: Galaxy S26 Ultra set to impress with these camera upgrades
Samsung is preparing to introduce exciting new One UI 8.5 features with its new flagship phones. The Galaxy S26 Ultra, in particular, will be the most powerful Optical phone which is setting the stage to debut massive camera upgrades.
Leaker @chunvn8888 has come up with a new array of Galaxy S26 Ultra camera upgrades. The newly leaked information sheds light on camera assistance key enhancements:
According to the leaker, the Galaxy S26 Ultra will have a 24MP default and portrait mode. It may also feature Adaptive Pixel, which reduces noise by combining multiple low-resolution photos into one high-resolution image.
Additionally, the Galaxy S26 Ultra Optical has a focus speed slider for portrait and video modes. Camera assistance mode – allows turning off HDR10+ and using regular HDR.
Galaxy S26 Ultra sensors debugged details:
- 200MP HP2
- 50MP JN3 ultrawide
- 12MP S5K3LD 3x tele
- 50MP IMX854 peris 5x
- 12MP IMX874 selfie
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Z Fold SE, Z Fold 4, and Z Flip 4 receive October 2025 security update
Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold SE, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable devices, bringing the October 2025 security patch. As for this new release, the October 2025 security update has currently released for users in Korea, and it will soon expand to global users.
These foldables are currently running on the One UI 8 (Android 16), bringing new customizations and AI enhancements. As always, this update helps improve the security and performance of your phone.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold SE, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable devices can identify the latest update by the following firmware version: Although this firmware doesn’t bring visible changes, it is important for maintaining the phone’s security and long-term performance.
- Galaxy Z Fold 4: F936NKSU6IYJ1
- Galaxy Z Flip 4: F721NKSU6IYJ1
- Galaxy Z Flip 6: F741NKSS2CYJ3
- Galaxy Z Fold SE: F958NKSS2CYJ3
The October 2025 security patch addresses over 30 known security issues. This update helps protect your phone from harmful software, bugs, and other threats. Samsung is working to make this update available to more Galaxy devices.
To download the update, go to your Galaxy phone’s Settings and then tap “Software Update” >> “Download and Install.” Once the update is downloaded, tap “Install Now.” Your phone will restart, and the latest security patch will be installed.
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Samsung Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra get October 2025 security update
Samsung has pushed the October 2025 security update for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphones. This update is already out for users of some Galaxy smartphones.
The October 2025 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series is currently available for users in Southeast Asian markets. The company plans to expand the update to more regions soon.
Users of Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra are getting the fresh update with One UI build versions S901EXXUCGYJ1, S906EXXUCGYJ1, and S908EXXUCGYJ1, respectively.
This latest October 2025 patch enhances system security and stability, ultimately improving overall app performance. This update addresses several issues that users experienced with the previous version to ensure a smoother and more reliable device experience.
Users can follow the steps to check for the update:
- Open the Settings app on their device.
- Go to Software Update in the menu.
- Tap Download and Install to start the update process.
If an update is available for their device, users can proceed with the installation to ensure their device has the latest security improvements and features.
Galaxy S22 users are advised to stay updated to take advantage of these important improvements and fixes. As this update becomes available in more countries, users should monitor update notifications or regularly check for new updates manually.
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