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US Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5 get January 2025 security update
Samsung is enhancing the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 security segments with the January 2025 update. The company is rolling out the latest software update in batches. It will take some days to approach all the eligible smartphone users in this market.
The update mainly brings the January 2025 security patch that eliminates 30 CVEs major privacy exploits and 22 Samsung-specific vulnerabilities. Thus, installing the new update on your device will unlock an efficient and bug-free experience.
We suggest all Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 device users keep their phones up-to-date with security patches. These standard rollouts often work as a baseline build for a major upgrade. The One UI 7 version is ready to enter the Galaxy world with interesting features.
Coming back, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 are now receiving the January 2025 update. The former smartphone is fetching the update with the One UI F731USQS5DXLF version while the latter is getting the firmware with the F946USQS5DXLF build. The update is available for Verizon-locked models in the US and the company will expand it soon.
This update doesn’t bring any major changes to the foldables. But the latest firmware is bringing some new security improvements. It will eventually boost the overall Galaxy device’s health and make it more reliable for users.
Hence, install the new firmware as soon as it reaches your device. In case you have not received the update alert yet then visit Settings > Software Updates. Now tap on the Download and Install and let the device search for the newest versions.
Galaxy Z Flip 7 to launch with Exynos 2500 chipset
Recently, tipster Jukanloserev revealed the specifications of the Exynos 2500, Samsung’s 3nm mobile platform that is likely to be featured in the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, barring the S25 debut.
- 3.3GHz ARM Cortex-X925 1core
- 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A725 2core
- 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A725 5core
- 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A520 2core
- L3 Cache 16MB
- 9.6Gbps 16bit Quad-Channel LPDDR5X Memory
- UFS4.x STORAGE
- 1.3GHz Samsung Xclipse 950 GPU (AMD RDNA3.5 Base Custom 8WGP)
- 320MP ISP
- 56TOPs NPU
- 8K@60fps Decoding & 8K@30fps Recoding MFC
Samsung is rolling out the new One UI 7-based April 2025 update for the Galaxy S25 series in Europe. It brings UI tweaks and new features tested in the beta program.
This update brings Media Player support to Now Bar and Live Notifications, a tweaked charging indicator animation, and fluid system transitions.
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.
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
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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