Samsung has released the January 2026 security update for four more Galaxy devices – Galaxy M06, Galaxy F06, Galaxy M36, and Galaxy Tab Active 5. This update keeps your phone safe and makes it run smoothly, rather than adding new features or changing how it looks.

Users of these devices can verify the latest update via the One UI build versions given below.

• Galaxy M06 – M066BXXS4BZA1
• Galaxy F06 – E066BXXS4BZA1
• Galaxy M36 – M366KKSS4BZA1
• Galaxy Tab Active 5 – X306BXXS9CZA3

Samsung usually releases updates gradually, so users in other markets should receive the same update within one or two weeks.

January 2026 security patch fixes 55 security vulnerabilities found in the previous software version. Google has contributed fixes for one critical issue and 20 high-risk issues, making this update very important for device safety.

Samsung has also added 30 Samsung-specific security fixes (SVEs) that address high and moderate security risks. Phones powered by Exynos processors receive extra protection as well, ensuring better overall security and stability.

To download the update manually, go to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install. Once the download is complete, tap Restart/Install now to finish the installation. Make sure your phone is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network and has enough battery.

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Samsung is gradually moving forward with the development of One UI 8.5. The version is already in the public beta stage, and Samsung has also started internal testing for several Galaxy devices. Now, a newly launched smartphone has joined this testing list.

According to a reliable tipster, @Mohammed Khatri, Samsung has begun testing One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy A07 5G. The first test build spotted for this device carries the version number A076BXXU2BZA6. This shows that Samsung has started preparing a major software update for the phone.

Even though the Galaxy A07 5G was launched recently, it has now appeared on Samsung’s internal testing servers. The device has been spotted being tested in multiple regions, including India, Thailand, Vietnam, and a few other countries. This suggests that Samsung plans to bring One UI 8.5 to the Galaxy A07 5G in the near future.

However, the overall development of One UI 8.5 seems to be moving slowly. Samsung appears to be taking more time to test the update properly before expanding it to more devices. This approach may help ensure better performance and fewer issues when the update is finally released.

Apart from the Galaxy A07 5G, several other Galaxy smartphones have already been spotted on Samsung’s testing platform. This growing list shows that Samsung is actively working on the update and preparing for a wider rollout.

Samsung has already confirmed that the stable version of One UI 8.5 will launch with the Galaxy S26 series, which is expected to arrive later this month. After that, the update is likely to reach more Galaxy devices gradually. More details are expected soon as development continues.

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February 2026 version of the Samsung update roadmap has brought bad news for the users of the Galaxy S21 series, S22 series, and S21 FE. Notable reshuffle has been carried out, with some getting ousted and others getting downgraded.

Looking at the differences between the January 2026 and February 2026 charts:

Models removed completely

• Galaxy S21 series (moved from Quarterly in January, completely removed in February):
  • Galaxy S21 5G
  • Galaxy S21+ 5G
  • Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

Samsung launched the Galaxy S21 series in January 2021. The lineup has received four years of regular security updates and an additional year of quarterly updates. Samsung ended the support after the 5th anniversary.

Even though the software support has ended, your device will remain as functional as before. It would stop receiving new Android and One UI patches, rendering your privacy and data less secure and vulnerable to threats.

• Samsung sends possibly the last update to the Galaxy S21 series

Models shifted from Monthly to Quarterly

• Galaxy S22 series (demoted from Monthly to Quarterly):
  1. Galaxy S22
  2. Galaxy S22+
  3. Galaxy S22 Ultra
• Galaxy S21 FE 5G (remained in Quarterly, but was in Monthly in January)

Galaxy S22 series and S21 FE have been downgraded from Monthly to Quarterly tier. The devices have completed their 4-year monthly updates support. Now, Samsung will offer a new security update once every three months.

If you own a Galaxy S22 series device or the S21 FE, February 2027 would mark the end of software updates support. Your device will remain secure through software patches through January 2027, with no impact on functionality.

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Samsung has made the details of its February 2026 security update public. Galaxy phones, foldables, and tablets will receive over three dozen CVE and SVE items combined.

February 2026 update brings 37 patches to Samsung devices, including smartphones, foldable phones, and tablets. Among the total improvements, 25 come from Google for Android and 12 are provided by Samsung Mobile.

Android CVEs

Google no longer introduces “critical” patches in the monthly bulletin. The company has tweaked the mechanism to benefit a wide range of Android devices. The February patch features 25 “high” level CVEs for Samsung devices.

Here’s a list of CVEs included in the February update:

• CVE-2025-47366, CVE-2025-47397, CVE-2025-47398, CVE-2025-47402, CVE-2025-48630, CVE-2025-48641, CVE-2025-48645, CVE-2025-48646, CVE-2025-48649, CVE-2025-48650, CVE-2026-0014, CVE-2026-0015, CVE-2026-0017,
• CVE-2026-0018, CVE-2026-0020, CVE-2026-0021, CVE-2026-0023, CVE-2026-20401, CVE-2026-20403, CVE-2026-20404, CVE-2026-20405, CVE-2026-20406, CVE-2026-20420, CVE-2026-20421, CVE-2026-20422

Apart from this, Samsung highlighted that it has already patched 8 CVE items that Google included in its February bulletin.

Here’s a list of CVEs Samsung already patches:

• CVE-2025-48568, CVE-2025-48574, CVE-2025-48577, CVE-2025-48602, CVE-2025-48605, CVE-2025-48616, CVE-2025-48619, CVE-2026-20402

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One UI SVEs

One UI is based on Android, yet Samsung specifically brings SVE items to further cement Galaxy’s security and reliability. The latest iteration carries 12 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures items for Galaxy device users.

Samsung’s February 2026 SMR has 12 patches for One UI labeled as “High” and “Moderate.”

1. SVE-2025-1140(CVE-2026-20977)
   • Improper access control in Emergency Sharing prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to interrupt its functioning.
2. SVE-2025-1217(CVE-2026-20983)
   • Improper export of android application components in Samsung Dialer prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Samsung Dialer privilege.
3. SVE-2025-2226(CVE-2026-20978)
   • Improper authorization in KnoxGuardManager prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to bypass the persistence configuration of the application.
4. SVE-2025-2289(CVE-2026-20979)
   • Improper privilege management in Settings prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Settings privilege.
5. SVE-2025-2473(CVE-2026-20980)
   • Improper input validation in PACM prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows physical attacker to execute arbitrary commands.
6. SVE-2025-2705(CVE-2026-20981)
   • Improper input validation in FacAtFunction prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows privileged physical attacker to execute arbitrary command with system privilege.
7. SVE-2025-2706(CVE-2026-20982)
   • Path traversal in ShortcutService prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows privileged local attacker to create file with system privilege.

Note that some of the SVE items may not be included in this package, in case these items were already included in a previous update. Some SVE items included in the Samsung Android Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time.

Samsung will begin rolling out the February 2026 security update soon.

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Samsung may bring a new way to unlock phones with your face on the Galaxy S27 Ultra. The exciting part is that it could be very secure without needing a large cutout or notch. This means the phone can stay sleek and all-screen.

According to the information, the new technology is called Polar ID. Unlike normal face unlock, which uses 3D sensors and many parts, Polar ID works by looking at how light reflects off your skin. Everyone’s skin reflects light in a unique way. 

The new system is also very fast. When you look at your phone, it sends out infrared light and captures both the image and how the light reflects. This happens in about 180 milliseconds, so unlocking your phone is almost instant.

Polar ID is much smaller than current face unlock systems. Normal systems need many parts, like cameras and projectors, which take up space. Polar ID combines everything into one module that is 50% smaller. This means Samsung could fit it inside a small punch-hole camera, keeping the phone’s screen clean and smooth.

Right now, this is just a rumor as Samsung has not confirmed the Galaxy S27 Ultra’s final features. But if Polar ID works as expected, it could make Samsung phones more secure and stylish. Stay tuned for more information.

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Samsung has already released the One UI 8.5 Beta 3 update for the Galaxy S25 series. For a long time, the company has been working on the next beta update. Now, new information confirms that One UI 8.5 Beta 4 is coming to Galaxy S25 models in the US.

According to tipster Tarun Vats, a new One UI 8.5 beta build has appeared on Samsung’s US testing servers for the Galaxy S25 lineup. This confirms that the Beta 4 update is ready for the US region. Earlier, the testing beta build was also spotted on servers in other regions, including South Korea.

The new build version is S938USQU7ZZAH, which shows that Samsung is actively testing the next beta update. This also suggests that Samsung may release more beta updates before launching the final stable version.

Samsung has already confirmed that the stable One UI 8.5 update will be released with the Galaxy S26 series, which is expected to launch on 25 February 2025. Since we are already in February 2026, there is still a chance that one more beta update could arrive before the stable rollout.

Earlier, the One UI 8.5 Beta 4 changelog was leaked online. It revealed several fixes and improvements for Galaxy S25 users. The update fixes Phone app crashes, search history issues, and Bluetooth call switching problems. It also fixes a bug where call links did not paste correctly. In addition, Bixby has received backend updates to improve its speed and performance, and AI Select now closes automatically after use.

However, Beta 4 is expected to include more changes and improvements beyond these fixes. The update could be released at any time, so stay tuned for more updates.

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Samsung phones, like the Galaxy S24 FE, come with a system app, AICore. This app helps run AI features on the phone. A big benefit is that it can do many of these things on the phone itself, without needing the internet. Some people, however, might want to turn it off to save storage or battery.

In a recent experiment by Android Authority, it has been decided to disable AICore. The process involved navigating to Settings >> Apps >> AICore, then selecting Force Stop and Disable. Additionally, the they enabled the “Process data only on device” option in Galaxy AI to ensure remaining AI tasks would continue to run locally.

After disabling it, they noticed very little change. Some AI features, like Generative Edit in the Gallery or Summarize in Samsung Internet, now asked to use the internet instead of working locally. Since these features were rarely used, it didn’t make much difference. Other features, like Circle to Search and Live Transcribe, continued to work normally.

Turning off AICore didn’t make a noticeable difference in speed or battery life. The app takes about 1.3GB of storage, but it doesn’t use much RAM, and battery performance stayed about the same. On other phones, some users have seen better battery life after disabling it, so results may vary.

One thing to keep in mind is privacy. With AICore off, tasks that used to run on the phone may now go through the internet. For those who want AI tasks to stay private, keeping it on is safer.

For people who use AI features very low, turning off AICore is generally fine. So, it frees up some storage without breaking the main features of the phone.

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Samsung initiated One UI 8.5 Beta last December, but the Galaxy S25’s Stable update still has work left. While users await the fourth Beta build, Samsung is likely busy addressing major internal glitches.

As spotted by IceUniverse, the latest One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra is causing random restart issues, hinting at a potential delay in the Stable update’s rollout.

The tipster is running an internal build of the software, which is a newer version than the Beta 3 available to Beta participants. Bugs in a newer release indicate that some work sis till left before kicking off the Stable rollout.

The source revealed that the bug is automatically shutting down and restarting the device. All this happened twice, signaling a critical glitch. It must be addressed before bringing the build to the public as the fourth Beta firmware.

Functional issues can be considered in Beta testing. Meanwhile, issues like shutdowns and unwanted restarts can be disastrous. Think you are recording something important, and your phone shuts down for no reason.

It could even happen when you are on a phone call and discussing a critical topic. That said, Samsung hasn’t yet dropped a new Beta build. It’s expected this week, but only when the bug is resolved and verified by engineers.

Is Samsung really delaying Stable?

No. Samsung has never pledged One UI 8.5 will be available in February. The company has already announced that the official rollout will begin with the Galaxy S26 series. The flagships arriving on February 25, with the first sale slated on March 11.

If you’ve participated in the Beta Program, stay joined; otherwise, you may not get access to the activity again. A fresh Beta will be provided as soon as it hits the necessary benchmarks in testing by Samsung engineers.

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Google is adding new security features to Android to protect phones from theft. These features are expected to come to Samsung Galaxy phones with the new update. Phone theft is a big issue, and when a phone is stolen, personal data like photos, messages, passwords, and bank apps can be at risk.

Back in 2024, Google first added theft protection features to Android. Samsung Galaxy phones received them with the One UI 7 update. Now, Google is improving these features to make phones safer and harder for thieves to use.

The new improvement is the Failed Authentication Lock feature. If someone enters the wrong PIN, password, or pattern many times, the phone will lock automatically. Google has also added a simple on and off option, so users can choose how they want this feature to work.

Google is also making it harder for someone to guess the phone’s screen lock. When too many wrong attempts are made, the phone will make the person wait longer before trying again. This helps stop thieves from guessing passwords. 

There’s also an Identity Check feature. When the phone is not in a trusted place, it will ask for a fingerprint or face scan before allowing important actions. This protection now works with more apps, including banking apps and password managers.

Google is also improving the Remote Lock feature. If a phone is lost or stolen, users can lock it from another phone or computer using a web browser. A new security question makes sure only the phone owner can do this.

These improved theft protection features are expected to reach Samsung Galaxy phones soon. It will make phones safer and give users more peace of mind.

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Samsung is testing One UI 8.5 Alpha and Beta for various phones. On December 8, Samsung officially launched the Public Beta Program for the Galaxy S25 series, and the official update rollout is likely to start in 2Q25.

One UI 8.5 testing isn’t just underway but also expanding its scope to even more Samsung phones. The company has already joined a number of Galaxy devices to the internal testing, regardless of the plans for the Beta rollout.

The testing is still underway, and we will see more changes and tweaks throughout the Program. Samsung may also invite even more devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 as well as the S24 series, to test the software.

Devices in Public Beta

The Public Beta testing is currently limited to the Galaxy S25 series. However, the S25 Edge and S25 FE are not eligible for the Beta Program.

• Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra

Devices in Internet ‘Alpha’

While Public Beta has very limited availability, the internal testing has been expanded to plenty of newer and older Samsung phones.

Galaxy Z Series

• Galaxy Z TriFold
• Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 as well as Flip 7 FE
• Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6
• Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5
• Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4

Galaxy S Series

• Galaxy S25 Edge
• Galaxy S25 FE
• Galaxy S24, S24 Plus and S24 Ultra
• Galaxy S24 FE
• Galaxy S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra
• Galaxy S23 FE
• Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra

Galaxy A Series

• Galaxy A17 LTE/5G
• Galaxy A07

 

• Galaxy A56
• Galaxy A36
• Galaxy A26
• Galaxy A16 LTE/5G
• Galaxy A06

 

• Galaxy A55
• Galaxy A35
• Galaxy A25
• Galaxy A15 LTE/5G

 

• Galaxy A54
• Galaxy A34
• Galaxy A24

 

• Galaxy A53
• Galaxy A33

Galaxy Tab Series

• Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9+ and Tab S9 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+ and Tab S8 Ultra

 

• Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE+
• Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+
• Galaxy Tab A9
• Galaxy Tab A11+
• Galaxy Tab Active 5

Galaxy M/F Series

• Galaxy M17/F17
• Galaxy M07/F07
• Galaxy M56/F56
• Galaxy M36
• Galaxy M16
• Galaxy M55/M55s
• Galaxy M35
• Galaxy M15
• Galaxy M05/F05
• Galaxy M54/F54
• Galaxy M34/F34
• Galaxy M53

Apart from this, Samsung is also working on One UI 8.5 firmware for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, A37, and A57 smartphones.

The list of devices is expected to grow.

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 is based on Android 16 (One UI 8). It comes with a user interface redesign and applies blur across various aspects. The majority of stock apps have also received dynamic tweaks that make the UI beautiful.

• Read more: Samsung unveils One UI 8.5 Stable update release timeline

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