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Samsung SMR: January 2025 Security patch released

Published

1 year ago

January 7, 2025

Suhani

We are in January 2025 and Samsung has announced a first maintenance release of this year for its Galaxy devices as part of its monthly security updates. The company has finally today released details of the January 2025 security patch, which includes patches from both Google and Samsung to fix numerous vulnerabilities and bugs affecting the Android system and One UI software.

On the Android side, the Samsung January 2025 security patch addresses 5 critical, 24 high levels of CVEs for the Android operating system. Nevertheless, 1 CVE was resolved by previous updates from the company and 2 is not relevant to Galaxy devices.

As usual, Samsung has also provided more details about the vulnerabilities affecting its software UI skin. The latest patch includes 22 Samsung-specific patches, which improve the security and performance of the SoundPicker, Samsung Message, NotificationManager, and Protection Mechanism Failure in bootloader.

In short, this patch fixes various vulnerabilities and bugs affecting the Android system and Samsung devices. Although Samsung has not yet started rolling out the January 2025 security patch for Galaxy devices, it will soon be available for all eligible devices.

Samsung January 2025 Security patch released

Google

Critical
CVE-2024-43096, CVE-2024-43770, CVE-2024-43771, CVE-2024-49747, CVE-2024-49748

High
CVE-2024-43077, CVE-2024-43701, CVE-2024-33056, CVE-2024-33044, CVE-2024-43052, CVE-2022-42545, CVE-2024-49732, CVE-2024-49735, CVE-2024-49737, CVE-2024-49738, CVE-2024-49744, CVE-2024-49745, CVE-2023-40108, CVE-2024-49733, CVE-2023-40132, CVE-2024-49749, CVE-2024-34722, CVE-2024-34730, CVE-2024-43095, CVE-2024-43765, CVE-2024-49742, CVE-2024-49734, CVE-2024-43763, CVE-2024-49736

Moderate
None

Already included in previous updates
CVE-2024-20125

Not applicable to Samsung devices
CVE-2024-43048, CVE-2024-33063

Samsung

SVE-2024-0274(CVE-2025-20881): Out-of-bounds write in libsthmbc.so
SVE-2024-0308(CVE-2025-20882): Out-of-bounds write in libsthmbc.so
SVE-2024-1217(CVE-2025-20883): Improper access control in SoundPicker
SVE-2024-1527(CVE-2025-20884): Improper access control in Samsung Message
SVE-2024-1828(CVE-2025-20885): Out-of-bounds write in softsim TA
SVE-2024-1834(CVE-2025-20886): Inclusion of sensitive information in test code in softsim TA
SVE-2024-1875(CVE-2025-20893): Improper access control in NotificationManager
SVE-2024-2153(CVE-2025-20887): Out-of-bounds read in libsthmbc.so
SVE-2024-2154(CVE-2025-20888): Out-of-bounds write in libsthmbc.so
SVE-2024-2156(CVE-2025-20889): Out-of-bounds read in libsthmbc.so
SVE-2024-2157(CVE-2025-20890): Out-of-bounds write in libsthmbc.so
SVE-2024-2158(CVE-2025-20891): Out-of-bounds read in libsthmbc.so
SVE-2024-2171(CVE-2025-20892): Protection Mechanism Failure in bootloader

One UI 7

As the company continues to develop the One UI 7 update, which will likely come out with the Galaxy S25 series. Notably, Samsung recently released the third One UI 7 beta update for the Galaxy S24 series.

Additionally, the Galaxy S25 series with One UI 7, Snapdragon 8 Elite, and Seamless updates is expected to launch at the Galaxy Unpacked event in the US on January 22, 2025.

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One UI 8.5 Beta 5 releases for Galaxy S25 series, Stable next!

Published

4 hours ago

February 19, 2026

Yogesh

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has started receiving the One UI 8.5 beta 5 update. The latest beta software contains several bug fixes and provides stability. This is likely the last beta before a stable release.

One UI 8.5 Beta 5 ZZAN is rolling out to Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in key markets. So far, it has been rolled out in Germany, India, South Korea, the US, and the UK.

Additionally, the February 2026 security patch has been tagged with the latest Beta update. It provides fixes for 25 that come from Google for Android, and 12 are provided by Samsung Mobile for additional protection of the One UI operating system.

The One UI 8.5 Beta 5 software includes an updated Bixby version that improves the usability experience. Moreover, this beta version updated your Samsung apps to the latest available versions.

One UI 8.5 Beta 5 update changelog:

Version – One UI 8.5, ZZAN

Major changes/improvement

Bixby version update applied

Samsung also revealed that the One UI 8.5 official rollout for the Galaxy S26 series will begin next week. That said, users of these flagships can expect the Stable update next month, and no new Beta will be provided in between.

If you’re already part of the One UI 8.5 beta program, you can get beta 5 on your Galaxy by going to Settings > Software updates > Download and install.

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One UI 9 could offer more elegant UI design

Published

1 day ago

February 18, 2026

Yogesh

Samsung is working on the One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 QPR2 on the Galaxy S25 series. The One UI 8.5 is Samsung’s latest version of Android customisation for Galaxy smartphones. Now, the reportred tha Samsung may offers more refined UI design for the upcoming One UI 9, which is based on Android 17.

With One UI 8.5, Samsung has replaced the rectangular bottom bar with the rectangular tabs found in One UI 8.

According to @tarunvats33, One UI 9 will further enhance the pill-shaped design across all apps. Therefore, Samsung fans are hoping the company will add frosted glass and smoother animations in the upcoming update.

A tipster shared images of Quick Share from One UI 9.0 on their X handle. As you can see in the images below:

It has a more compact floating pill-shaped bottom bar compared to One UI 8.5, and the tabs also look more rounded.

We expect One UI 9 to officially launch around July 2026, probably alongside the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8. On the other hand, Samsung hasn’t yet confirmed when One UI 9 will arrive, so keep an eye on the Samsung Members app for the official roadmap later this spring.

This update will be based on the Android 17 operating system. The foldable devices will be the first to launch with the latest OS pre-installed.

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Alleged Galaxy S26 Ultra and Plus renders show stunning black variants

Published

1 week ago

February 11, 2026

Saloni

Samsung is gearing up to launch its next flagship S series smartphones, the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, and now we have the latest “possible” look via unofficial leaked renders, showing the phones in black from different angles.

Certain tipsters have suggested the design of the new Galaxy S26 series way before its launch. Some said that it could bring a vertical pill shape bump in the base layer, encompassing three rings on the back, just like its predecessor, while others are now hinting at a box-like imaging system.

Amid this confusion, alleged renders of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra are emerging from YTECHB, showing what the devices could actually look like. It may adopt stunning dynamic shades this time: Black, showing the device from all angles.

Looking at the renders in detail, the biggest design change is the rear camera on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Instead of the old separate rings, it now features a single camera island inspired by the Galaxy Z Fold 7, giving the back a clean, modern look.

With the launch approaching on February 25th, official renders of the Galaxy S26 series have leaked, and we expect more interesting leaks to emerge soon. Samsung has also started taking pre-reservations for it in many countries, including the US and India.