
List of eligible Samsung Galaxy devices for monthly and quarterly security updates [December 2020]
Samsung has released the details of the December 2020 security patch, which brings new security patches for Samsung devices. Additionally, the company has also updated the list of eligible Samsung devices for monthly and quarterly security updates.
In the latest list, the most recently released Samsung Galaxy devices have now been added to its update schedule. While some of the devices have been demoted from their monthly security update cycles.
Also Read: Samsung One UI 3.0/Android 11: Official Roadmap and Eligible Devices [Updated]
ADDED AND REMOVED SAMSUNG DEVICES:
Samsung has added the Galaxy A12 and W21, two new devices to the December security update list in the Quarterly Security Updates. However, the company has moved the Galaxy A9 (2018) to the regular updates section. On the other hand, Samsung didn’t remove any devices from its security bulletin list.
LIST OF SAMSUNG DEVICES THAT WILL GET MONTHLY SECURITY PATCH: December 2020 DEVICE LIST
- Galaxy Fold
- Galaxy Z Fold2
- Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
- Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy Z Flip 5G
- Galaxy S9
- Galaxy S9+
- Galaxy S10
- Galaxy S10+
- Galaxy S10e
- Galaxy S10 5G
- Galaxy S10 Lite
- Galaxy S20
- Galaxy S20 5G
- Galaxy S20+
- Galaxy S20+ 5G
- Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
- Galaxy S20 FE
- Galaxy S20 FE 5G
- Galaxy Note9
- Galaxy Note10
- Galaxy Note10 5G
- Galaxy Note10+
- Galaxy Note10+ 5G
- Galaxy Note10 Lite
- Galaxy Note20
- Galaxy Note20 5G
- Galaxy Note20 Ultra
- Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Enterprise Models:
- Galaxy A8 (2018)
- Galaxy A50
- Galaxy XCover4s
- Galaxy XCover FieldPro
- Galaxy XCover Pro
LIST OF SAMSUNG DEVICES THAT WILL GET QUARTERLY SECURITY PATCH: DECEMBER 2020 DEVICE LIST
- Galaxy S8
- Galaxy S8+
- Galaxy S8 Active
- Galaxy Note8
- Galaxy A2 Core
- Galaxy A5 (2017)
- Galaxy A8s
- Galaxy A10
- Galaxy A10e
- Galaxy A10s
- Galaxy A20
- Galaxy A20e
- Galaxy A20s
- Galaxy A30
- Galaxy A30s
- Galaxy A40
- Galaxy A50s
- Galaxy A60
- Galaxy A70
- Galaxy A70s
- Galaxy A80
- Galaxy A90 5G
- Galaxy A01
- Galaxy A01 Core
- Galaxy A11
- Galaxy A21
- Galaxy A21s
- Galaxy A31
- Galaxy A41
- Galaxy A51
- Galaxy A51 5G
- Galaxy A71
- Galaxy A71 5G
- Galaxy A42 5G
- Galaxy A12
- Galaxy J4 Core
- Galaxy M10
- Galaxy M10s
- Galaxy M20
- Galaxy M30
- Galaxy M30s
- Galaxy M40
- Galaxy M01
- Galaxy M11
- Galaxy M21
- Galaxy M31
- Galaxy M31s
- Galaxy M51
- Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019)
- Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019)
- Galaxy Tab A 8 Plus (2019)
- Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020)
- Galaxy Tab A7
- Galaxy Tab Active2
- Galaxy Tab Active Pro
- Galaxy Tab Active3
- Galaxy Tab S5e
- Galaxy Tab S6
- Galaxy Tab S6 5G
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
- Galaxy Tab S7
- Galaxy Tab S7+
- Galaxy View2
- W20 5G
- W21 5G
OTHER REGULAR SECURITY UPDATES:
- Galaxy S8 Lite
- Galaxy Note FE
- Galaxy A3 (2017)
- Galaxy A6
- Galaxy A6+
- Galaxy A7 (2017)
- Galaxy A7 (2018)
- Galaxy A8+ (2018)
- Galaxy A8 Star
- Galaxy A9 (2018)
- Galaxy J2 Core
- Galaxy J3 (2017)
- Galaxy J3 Pop
- Galaxy J3 Top
- Galaxy J4
- Galaxy J4+
- Galaxy J5 (2017)
- Galaxy J6
- Galaxy J6+
- Galaxy J7 (2017)
- Galaxy J7 Duo
- Galaxy J7 Prime2
- Galaxy J7 Pop
- Galaxy J7 Top
- Galaxy J7 Max
- Galaxy J7 Neo
- Galaxy J7+
- Galaxy J8
- Galaxy Tab A (2017)
- Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018)
- Galaxy Tab S3
- Galaxy Tab S4
- Galaxy Tab E 8 Refresh
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One UI
BREAKING: Samsung resumes One UI 7 rollout, Galaxy S24 gets new BYD9 update

Samsung starts rolling out a new One UI 7 update to the Galaxy S24 series. Initially available in South Korea, the new One UI 7 BYD9 build should soon go live in more markets. It’s a more refined build over the initial one and contains fixes for the lock screen bug.
This new build marks the resumption of the suspended rollout. As a Galaxy user, I am disappointed, though Samsung deserves praise given a quicker investigation and resolution to the serious glitch encountered by many.
The changelog mentions “stability improvements” for the Galaxy S24 series. It’s a Stable Hotfix update that is currently making its way to devices that have been upgraded to the initial One UI 7 Stable update after April 7 in Korea.
It was reported that the initial One UI 7 update had some serious issues with the unlock functionality that led the company to suspend the expansion. As the One UI 7 rollout has resumed with BYD9 build, users can now expect a swift expansion globally.
To recall, Stable One UI 7 builds disappeared from the firmware server over the last two days. Exynos models were initially affected in South Korea, but the entire rollout has been halted for the Galaxy S24 series, Z Flip 6, and Z Fold 6.
Your Galaxy device may have also received the new build. Notification will arrive late, but you can manually check for the updates within Settings > Software update. Hit Download and install so your phone can fetch a new OTA.
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Updates
Samsung Galaxy A26 does not support Seamless Updates, unlike A36 and A56

After Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36, Samsung has released the first update for the Galaxy A26 smartphone in Europe. This shows that the Galaxy A26 smartphone does not support seamless updates like the other two Galaxy A series phones.
But do seamless updates really matter? Yes, it allows for installing updates in a faster and more efficient way. Most older Android phones use the regular update method. After downloading an update, the phone has to restart and shows a screen saying “Installing…” During this time, you can’t use the phone, and the process can take several minutes.
Seamless updates work differently. The update is installed in the background while you keep using your phone like normal. Once it’s done, the phone asks you to restart, and then it boots into the updated version quickly. This method is faster, safer, and more user-friendly.
Samsung first introduced seamless updates on the Galaxy A55 5G, and newer phones like the Galaxy A36 5G, A56 5G, and the Galaxy S25 series also support it. That’s why it’s a bit disappointing to see that the Galaxy A26 5G doesn’t have it, just like the other older phones.
Aside from this, the first software update for the Samsung Galaxy A26 smartphone installs the latest Android security patch released in April 2026 to improve system security and stability. Users can identify the update via One UI build version A266BXXS2AYC1 and an installation package size of 300 MB.
You can install the update via Settings >> Software Updates >> Download and install.
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Updates
Samsung pushes big firmware update to Galaxy Watch 7 in India

Samsung has rolled out a new software update for the Galaxy Watch 7 in India. This update is quite large, about 910MB in size, and comes with the build version L310XXU1AYCD.
This major update was already available earlier in countries including Korea, Europe, and the US. Now, it’s gradually being released in more regions, including India.
Even though the update is big, the official changelog doesn’t mention any new features. However, it brings general improvements to the Galaxy Watch.
The fresh update improves the stability and reliability of the device. That means it fixes minor bugs and issues that users might have faced in older versions. It also installs the March 2025 Android security patch, which helps keep your watch safe and secure from threats.
While Samsung hasn’t shared full details about the update, it is expected to make the watch run more smoothly. If you’re using a Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra in India, it’s important to install the major March update as soon as possible.
To install the update, open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone >> go to Watch Settings >> tap on Watch Software Update >> and tap Download and Install. It will help your watch perform better and stay protected with the latest security updates.
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Updates
Breaking: Samsung Galaxy S25 gets April 2025 update with new One UI 7 features

Samsung has begun rolling out the April 2025 security update for Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphones. The update is live for users in Korea, and the company will expand it soon to more countries.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series in Korea can identify the April 2025 security update via One UI build versions given below.
- S931NKSU2AYD9 – Galaxy S25
- S936NKSU2AYD9 – Galaxy S25 Plus
- S938NKSU2AYD9 – Galaxy S25 Ultra
The installation package size of this update is around 780MB. It introduces some new One UI 7 features to the Galaxy S25 series to provide a smoother and better Galaxy experience.
What’s New
The new update brings new stabilization codes to improve camera, charging, and operations to improve device performance. Also, the update installs the latest Android security patch released in April 2025 to improve system security and stability. It improves some functions and adds new features.
However, the changelog does not mention what’s new the update brings, but after installation, you can check the new features. This update reportedly adds new charging animations and a media player in the notification Panel.
With the April 2025 update, Samsung has once again revamped the charging animation in One UI 7. The new animation was already available for One UI 7 Beta users, and now it’s being added to the Galaxy S25 series with this fresh update.
Moreover, the update now also brings Now Bar and Live Notification support for Media Player. Similar to the new charging animation, this feature is already live for Beta testers.
If you are using a Galaxy S25 smartphone in Korea, install the latest update to enjoy new functions. For that, open Settings >> tap on Software Update >> click on Download and install.
Updates
Samsung Galaxy S23 may get Android 15 (One UI 7) update next week

Samsung may roll out the Android 15-based One UI 7 update to the Galaxy S23 series next week. The company is currently preparing to resume the stable update release for the Galaxy S24 series, the Z Flip 6, and the Z Fold 6.
As promised, Samsung started releasing a Stable update to its 2024 flagships on April 7. A serious bug caused the deployment to be halted for maintenance. Samsung recently confirmed it has resolved the bug, and the rollout will resume soon.
For Galaxy S23 series users, the wait is almost over. Samsung plans to start delivering the One UI 7 update next week in select regions. The rollout will expand globally through late April, though some areas may see slight delays.
Canadian carrier Telus just listed the Galaxy S23 series on its revised update roadmap. The chart suggests that Samsung will start rolling out the Android 15-based One UI 7 update to the Galaxy S23 series on April 22.
That said, users of the Galaxy S23 series are just a week away from their OS upgrade. It was awaited since August 2024, when the Beta Program typically goes live. The company has also missed the October 2024 timeframe of Stable release.
Samsung’s One UI 7 Beta Program for the Galaxy S23 series kicked off in March 2025, allowing users to test early builds. The stable release follows months of delays, as Samsung prioritized refining the software for a reliable experience.
For now, eligible devices include the Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. Other models, like the Galaxy S23 FE and older flagships, are expected to receive One UI 7 by May 2025, according to Samsung’s phased schedule.
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