Exciting times are ahead for Samsung fans as the Galaxy S25 series is on the horizon. Anticipation is high for the new flagship phones, expected to come with a range of AI features alongside the usual hardware upgrades.
But before diving into the new releases, it’s important to take care of your current smartphone. Samsung has recently rolled out a crucial security update for 17 devices, addressing some critical vulnerabilities. If you own any of the following devices, it’s recommended to install the update promptly:
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24 FE
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S20 FE 5G
- Galaxy M55s
What does the update fix?
The SMR-JAN-2025 security update from Samsung tackles 51 security vulnerabilities, with almost half of them specifically impacting Samsung smartphones. Among these, 5 vulnerabilities are classified as “critical”, posing a significant risk and requiring immediate attention.
Other vulnerabilities are labeled as “high risk”, urging users to update promptly to avoid potential security breaches and data compromise.
How to install the update
If you own one of the listed devices, navigate to the “Software update” section in your settings to check for the latest version. Once available, proceed to install the security update. In case of any delays, keep checking periodically.
For users of the latest Samsung models like the Galaxy S24 series, exploring the beta version of One UI 7 based on Android 15 is also an option. Download the Samsung Members app from the Google Play Store to access this feature.
Stay informed about the new Galaxy S25 phones and enhance your device’s security by staying up-to-date with the latest software updates.
This article was originally published on PC-WELT and has been translated and adapted from German.
