Samsung just kicked off the April 2026 security update rollout to the Galaxy S26 series. The company shipped its latest phones with One UI 8.5 preinstalled, but the April patch is a foundation for all existing models, including the S25 series.

It’s April Fool’s Day today, but Samsung is serious. The company began the rollout of the April 2026 security update for its latest flagships, the Galaxy S26 series. The OTA is currently rolling out in Korea, as confirmed by AndroidFlatform.

Samsung has been testing One UI 8.5 Beta since December. We are entering April 2026, and it’s high time for a Stable update. Galaxy S25 users, around the world, are eagerly awaiting the public rollout of the One UI 8.5 update.

Update Details

Security code applied

• Stability improvements related to security have been applied

The update’s changelog specifically mentions that this update enhances the security status of your Galaxy device. Users who are installing the April OTA won’t be able to roll back to a previous version with lower security.

Pay attention, the content may vary depending on your device model, country, and carrier. Simply put, the changelog may not look the same as Korean when it arrives in other markets.

Samsung recommends users to regularly check for new software updates and upgrade. It will ensure the peak level of system stability and privacy on your Galaxy devices.

The company has not yet published the April 2026 patch details. The updated page and roadmap are expected to go official later this week, which will be an important document for Galaxy users.

To update your smartphone, open Settings > Software update > Download and install.

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