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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

  1. Galaxy Fold
  2. Galaxy Z Fold2
  3. Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
  4. Galaxy Z Flip
  5. Galaxy Z Flip 5G
  6. Galaxy S9
  7. Galaxy S9+
  8. Galaxy S10
  9. Galaxy S10+
  10. Galaxy S10e
  11. Galaxy S10 5G
  12. Galaxy S10 Lite
  13. Galaxy S20
  14. Galaxy S20 5G
  15. Galaxy S20+
  16. Galaxy S20+ 5G
  17. Galaxy S20 Ultra
  18. Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
  19. Galaxy S20 FE
  20. Galaxy S20 FE 5G
  21. Galaxy Note9
  22. Galaxy Note10
  23. Galaxy Note10 5G
  24. Galaxy Note10+
  25. Galaxy Note10+ 5G
  26. Galaxy Note10 Lite
  27. Galaxy Note20
  28. Galaxy Note20 5G
  29. Galaxy Note20 Ultra
  30. Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Enterprise Models:
  1. Galaxy A8 (2018)
  2. Galaxy A50
  3. Galaxy XCover4s
  4. Galaxy XCover FieldPro
  5. Galaxy XCover Pro

LIST OF SAMSUNG DEVICES THAT WILL GET QUARTERLY SECURITY PATCH: DECEMBER 2020 DEVICE LIST

  1. Galaxy S8
  2. Galaxy S8+
  3. Galaxy S8 Active
  4. Galaxy Note8
  5. Galaxy A2 Core
  6. Galaxy A5 (2017)
  7. Galaxy A8s
  8. Galaxy A10
  9. Galaxy A10e
  10. Galaxy A10s
  11. Galaxy A20
  12. Galaxy A20e
  13. Galaxy A20s
  14. Galaxy A30
  15. Galaxy A30s
  16. Galaxy A40
  17. Galaxy A50s
  18. Galaxy A60
  19. Galaxy A70
  20. Galaxy A70s
  21. Galaxy A80
  22. Galaxy A90 5G
  23. Galaxy A01
  24. Galaxy A01 Core
  25. Galaxy A11
  26. Galaxy A21
  27. Galaxy A21s
  28. Galaxy A31
  29. Galaxy A41
  30. Galaxy A51
  31. Galaxy A51 5G
  32. Galaxy A71
  33. Galaxy A71 5G
  34. Galaxy A42 5G
  35. Galaxy A12
  36. Galaxy J4 Core
  37. Galaxy M10
  38. Galaxy M10s
  39. Galaxy M20
  40. Galaxy M30
  41. Galaxy M30s
  42. Galaxy M40
  43. Galaxy M01
  44. Galaxy M11
  45. Galaxy M21
  46. Galaxy M31
  47. Galaxy M31s
  48. Galaxy M51
  49. Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019)
  50. Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019)
  51. Galaxy Tab A 8 Plus (2019)
  52. Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020)
  53. Galaxy Tab A7
  54. Galaxy Tab Active2
  55. Galaxy Tab Active Pro
  56. Galaxy Tab Active3
  57. Galaxy Tab S5e
  58. Galaxy Tab S6
  59. Galaxy Tab S6 5G
  60. Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
  61. Galaxy Tab S7
  62. Galaxy Tab S7+
  63. Galaxy View2
  64. W20 5G
  65. W21 5G

OTHER REGULAR SECURITY UPDATES:

  1. Galaxy S8 Lite
  2. Galaxy Note FE
  3. Galaxy A3 (2017)
  4. Galaxy A6
  5. Galaxy A6+
  6. Galaxy A7 (2017)
  7. Galaxy A7 (2018)
  8. Galaxy A8+ (2018)
  9. Galaxy A8 Star
  10. Galaxy A9 (2018)
  11. Galaxy J2 Core
  12. Galaxy J3 (2017)
  13. Galaxy J3 Pop
  14. Galaxy J3 Top
  15. Galaxy J4
  16. Galaxy J4+
  17. Galaxy J5 (2017)
  18. Galaxy J6
  19. Galaxy J6+
  20. Galaxy J7 (2017)
  21. Galaxy J7 Duo
  22. Galaxy J7 Prime2
  23. Galaxy J7 Pop
  24. Galaxy J7 Top
  25. Galaxy J7 Max
  26. Galaxy J7 Neo
  27. Galaxy J7+
  28. Galaxy J8
  29. Galaxy Tab A (2017)
  30. Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018)
  31. Galaxy Tab S3
  32. Galaxy Tab S4
  33. Galaxy Tab E 8 Refresh

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BREAKING: Samsung resumes One UI 7 rollout, Galaxy S24 gets new BYD9 update

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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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Samsung Galaxy A26 does not support Seamless Updates, unlike A36 and A56

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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.

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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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Samsung pushes big firmware update to Galaxy Watch 7 in India

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 update India

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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Breaking: Samsung Galaxy S25 gets April 2025 update with new One UI 7 features

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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.

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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.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 may get Android 15 (One UI 7) update next week

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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.

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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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