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Samsung has released a security patch for the Galaxy S24 series but has not yet provided the stable One UI 9 update. While the Galaxy S26 and S25 series have received or are receiving the new Android 17-based software, S24 owners must wait for the stable release, which is expected in October. The current update addresses vulnerabilities but lacks major new features.
Samsung has backported four Galaxy S26 AI features—Now Nudge, Call Brief, My FanCam, and Now Custom Cards—to the Galaxy S24 with One UI 9.0 Beta 2. The features are currently beta-only and will roll out stably in the coming weeks; the article advises staying on the Galaxy S24 for now, noting the S24 remains a strong flagship and software features are gradually trickling down from newer models.
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series gets four AI-powered features with the One UI 9.0 Beta 2 update—Call Brief, My FanCam, Now Brief Custom Cards, and Now Nudge—originally introduced on Galaxy S26 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 and recently rolled out to the S25. The update includes caller info, auto-tracking video cropping, customizable data cards from Health/Weather/YouTube, and context-aware on-screen suggestions, alongside general bug fixes and stability improvements.
Samsung has started the One UI 9.0 beta for the Galaxy S24 lineup (S24, S24+, S24 Ultra) in India, South Korea, and the US, with regional firmware variants (India: S92xBXXU6ZZHL; US: S92xU1UEU6ZZHL; SK: S92xNKSUHZZHL). The roughly 3.6 GB update includes Android 17 and new features, and users can join via the Samsung Members app to enroll and install the beta after a software update restart.
Samsung has started rolling out the August 2026 security patch to the Galaxy S24 lineup (S24, S24+, S24 Ultra) in Europe, via firmware S92xBXXS6DZH2 (~400MB). Users can update by Settings > Software update > Check for updates and should ensure at least 30% battery. The update is expected to expand to other regions later.
Samsung has expanded its One UI 9 beta to include the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy A56, Galaxy S23, and the Galaxy S24 line, building on the S26 beta with listed firmware builds for each model (e.g., F966USQUACZF3 for Z Fold7; A566BXXUBDZFB for A56; S911BXXUAGZF9 for S23; and S921BXXUFEZF7 / S926BXXUFEZF7 / S928BXXUFEZF7 for S24 variants). It remains unclear who will receive the beta after the S26, but rumors point to the next-gen folding devices (Z Flip8, Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra) debuting around July 22 in London.
Samsung began rolling out the June 2026 security patch to the Galaxy S24 series in South Korea (S24, S24+, S24 Ultra) with firmware S92xNKSS6DZF3 (~300MB). The update does not include the File Summaries or Notification Highlights features that debuted on the Galaxy S25. A wider rollout to other regions may follow in the coming days.
Samsung has begun a stable One UI 8.5 rollout for the Galaxy S24 series in the US, initially on Verizon carrier-locked devices. The update (~4GB) does not upgrade Android, but adds a more customizable Quick Panel, new lock-screen clock options, a refreshed UI with a compact tab bar in stock One UI apps, Galaxy AI improvements, and Quick Share AirDrop support. Other carriers and unlocked models are expected to follow; users should check Settings > Software update and ensure at least 30% battery before installation.
A South Korean user claims a Samsung Galaxy S24 exploded in their hand while being used to browse the internet (not charging) on May 11, 2026. The battery reportedly swelled, emitted smoke, and caused minor burn blisters. Fire officials found signs consistent with lithium battery ignition. Samsung has not commented publicly, but the user says a Samsung service center director reached out and the device will be inspected to determine the cause, as no prior damage was reported.
Samsung has released the stable One UI 8.5 update for the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra in South Korea after ending the beta program. The update, version S92xNKSU5DZOP, weighs over 4GB for users on One UI 8.0 (371MB for beta users) and signals a broader global rollout, likely later this week. The release brings a refreshed UI with AirDrop-like Quick Share, enhanced Galaxy AI features, and greater customization, plus redesigned system apps. Update via Settings > Software update or wait for notices; our channel will alert you when new regions go live.
Samsung’s latest security update reportedly causes rapid battery drain and overheating on Galaxy S25 and S24 devices, with Google Pixel users seeing similar drain after a separate Android update. Samsung has reportedly issued a second security update for the S25/S26 line, but there’s no confirmed fix for the battery issue yet as the root cause remains unclear (with the Knox security platform among the suspected sources).
One UI 8.5 beta brings Galaxy AI features from the Galaxy S26 to the Galaxy S24 series and Z Fold 7, including Creative Studio, Call Screening, improved Photo Assist, and Audio Eraser; the S25 line has already received these features, and Samsung plans broader rollout to other flagships, with the beta available through Settings > Software update.
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S24 series leaks four Galaxy AI features headed for the stable update: Advanced Audio Eraser (noise reduction for apps like Instagram/YouTube), Call Screening (on‑device AI answers calls and provides a transcription), Creative Studio (S Pen‑dependent tool for doodles, invitations, stickers and wallpapers), and an enhanced Photo Assist (edit via text prompts and merge objects). The leak references an internal build (S928BXXU5DZD9) for the S24 Ultra, with Samsung expected to roll out the stable update to the S24 line next month after more beta iterations.
Samsung has begun rolling out the April 2026 security patch to the Galaxy S25 globally, and to the Galaxy S24 and S23 in Korea first, addressing 47 security issues. The S25 update is 548.89MB (firmware S93xBXXS9BZCH), while S24 and S23 updates are 456.64MB (S92xNKSS5CZCH) and 436.32MB (S91xNKSS7EZCI) respectively, with other markets likely to follow. Samsung is also advancing One UI 8.5 beta activity across these devices (S25 ninth beta, S24 second beta, and S23 beta program).
Samsung has released the second One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S24 series, currently rolling out in India and South Korea. The 897.11MB update carries firmware S92xBXXU5ZZD5 and includes the same nine changes as Galaxy S25 Beta 9, plus the April 2026 security patch that fixes 47 vulnerabilities. Users can install via Settings > Software update > Download and install.