All articles tagged with #security patch
Samsung outlined its July 2026 security patch for Galaxy phones and tablets, fixing 57 vulnerabilities (41 Google ASB, 16 Samsung SVEs), including 5 critical, 42 high, and 7 moderate; the fixes mostly affect devices on Android 14–16, with rollout expected this week or next and possibly bundled with One UI 9.0 Beta 4 for the Galaxy S26 series.
Samsung has started rolling out the July 2026 security patch to the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 7, making them the first Samsung devices to receive the update. The rollout is currently underway in South Korea, with the Bluetooth-only variants hitting first; the Watch 8 update is 170.04 MB (firmware L330XXS2AZF4) and the Watch 7 update is 165.28 MB (firmware L310XXS2BZF4). Samsung has not yet published patch details. To install, open the Galaxy Wearable app, go to Watch settings > Watch software update > Download and install.
Samsung has begun rolling out the June 2026 security patch for the Galaxy S23 lineup in South Korea. The 444.60MB update (firmware S918NKSS8FZF1) fixes 45 security issues and underscores Samsung's OS-upgrade trajectory toward One UI 8.5/Android 16.
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 rolling out the June 2026 security patch to the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, starting in South Korea. The update (~565.41 MB) carries firmware version S94xNKSS3AZF1 and fixes 45 security issues; rollout to other regions is expected in the coming weeks. Users can check for the update via Settings > Software update > Download and install. The move follows last month’s opening of the One UI 9.0 beta program for the S26 lineup, which promises more UI customization and new features.
Samsung has detailed its June 2026 security patch, fixing 45 vulnerabilities (33 Google CVEs and 12 Samsung SVEs) across Galaxy devices. The patch, arriving with the One UI 9.0 beta for the Galaxy S26, also addresses a DRM HDR driver flaw in Exynos and is expected to roll out to additional devices in the coming weeks, impacting devices on Android 14–16 and several One UI services.
Samsung has started rolling out One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy A16 5G in India and Indonesia (firmware A166PXXU7DZE2, ~2.3GB), adding UI refinements, a more customizable Quick Panel, new wallpapers, Weather and Clock enhancements, Direct Voicemail, improved Device Care, and other features, plus the May 2026 security patch; update via Settings > Software update and ensure at least 30% battery before installing.
Samsung has begun rolling out the May 2026 security patch to the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra, starting in South Korea with firmware S90xNKSS9GZE5 (about 506.30MB for the S22) and addressing 36 security vulnerabilities; global rollout is expected in the coming days. The update accompanies One UI 8.5, while One UI 9.0 is not slated for these devices, which are expected to receive their final major update.
Samsung has begun rolling out the May 2026 security patch to the Galaxy S25 series, starting with international variants in India. The update, about 544.86MB and labeled S93xBXXS9CZE1, fixes 36 security issues and can be installed via Settings > Software update > Download and install, following earlier patches to other Galaxy lines.
A critical remote code execution vulnerability in Anthropic’s Claude Code CLI allowed attackers to execute arbitrary commands through crafted deeplinks. The flaw came from a context-blind argument parser that treated --settings overrides found inside a deeplink’s q parameter as legitimate, enabling injection of a SessionStart hook at startup. Anthropic released a fix in Claude Code 2.1.118 and urged users to update; the issue highlights the risks of eager CLI parsing and deeplink handling.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 lineup (S26, S26+, S26 Ultra) started receiving the May 2026 security patch, a ~560MB update (build S94xBXXS2AZE2) that first landed in Europe after earlier Korea releases. Samsung is prioritizing One UI 9 (Android 17) development, with a beta program available in Germany and the UK (and others like the USA, Korea, India, Poland). To update, go to Settings > Software update > Download and install.
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's Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra are receiving the March 2026 security patch in South Korea with firmware versions S921NKSS5CZC1, S926NKSS5CZC1, and S928NKSS5CZC1; rollout to other regions is expected in the coming days, and users can update via Settings > Software update > Download and install. The piece also notes an upcoming One UI 8.5 (Android 16 QPR2) beta program for the lineup.
Samsung has begun rolling out the March 2026 security patch to the Galaxy S25 lineup (S25, S25+, S25 Edge, S25 Ultra) in South Korea, delivering a ~500 MB update (firmware S93xNKSS8BZC1) with fixes for 65 vulnerabilities; rollout to other markets is expected in the coming days as Samsung nears a stable One UI 8.5 release.
Samsung has opened the One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in India and Korea, with firmware versions F966NKSU8ZZC5 (Korea) and F966BXXU8ZZC5 (India) based on Android 16 QPR2, including the February 2026 security patch. Eligible users can join via the Samsung Members app; as with all betas, expect bugs and stability issues.