Amid One UI 8 Watch Beta preparation, Samsung is rolling out a new update with the May 2025 security patch to the Galaxy Watch FE in the US. The update is currently live for Watch FE models on the Verizon network carrier, and the company will soon expand.

Users of the Samsung Galaxy FE in the US can verify the May 2025 update via build version R866USQS1AYE9. This update provides the most up-to-date Android security for your device to make it more secure and stable.

Through new updates, Samsung is making its Galaxy Watch FE ready for the next major update. Recently, the Korean tech giant announced the release of One UI 8 Watch Beta soon in Korea and the US. And the Galaxy Watch FE is on the eligible list.

Notably, Samsung’s May 2025 patch brings 58 high-level issues from Google’s Android security bulletin. No critical or moderate issues were found this month. In addition, Samsung added 20 of its own security fixes related to One UI, with 13 of them explained in detail. These updates further improve the safety and performance of Galaxy devices.

If you have a Galaxy Watch FE Classic in the US, you can check for the update by going to the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone. From there, go to Watch Settings >> Watch software update >> Download and install.

It’s important to keep your watch charged and connected to Wi-Fi during the update to make sure everything goes smoothly. This update makes your watch more stable, secure, and reliable.

Install the update now and enjoy enhanced features, as well as make your device ready for the One UI 8 Watch Beta update.

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Verizon is finally bringing the Android 15-based One UI 7.0 treat to the Samsung Galaxy A15 in the US. Earlier, the smartphone started getting a major upgrade in the Global market, and the company expanded it to the US variants a week ago.

US carrier Verizon took an extra week in expanding the Android 15 to the Galaxy A15 5G. Users can now upgrade their smartphone to the new OS, which introduces a fresh new feel, smoother animations, and plenty of features.

Verizon’s One UI 7.0 update for the Galaxy A15 5G can be identified via PDA build version A156USQU6CYE9. The software also contains the April 2025 patch to give the device a security boost, along with adding new features.

Now Bar and Live Notifications feature is also included in the One UI 7.0. This visual upgrade makes your lock screen even more interactive, with real-time updates to be displayed on your phone’s entry window itself.

One UI 7.0 – Key features for your Galaxy A15 5G

Verizon says, One UI 7.0 brings improvements to user experience, performance, security, and privacy. The carrier has also released a detailed feature chart, describing the key additions and improvements for the Galaxy A15.

Home Screen

• Make folders bigger: You can expand the size of folders on the Home screen.
• Long press a folder, then select Enlarge to expand the folder size.

Clock

• Group your alarms: If you tend to set a lot of alarms, you can group related ones together to turn them on or off at once.

Gallery

• Create freeform collages: Now you can make photo and video collages with any layout you can imagine. Just select the Freeform option when creating a collage in the Gallery app to get started.

Image – Key features of One UI 7

Nearby Devices

• Easily connect to nearby devices: Check the devices available near you and connect to them with a quick drag and drop. You can also see available features and activate them for each device.

Camera Share

• Use your phone as a PC webcam: Camera Share lets you use the powerful camera and mic in your Galaxy phone as a webcam for your tablet or Galaxy Book.

Storage Share

• Access phone files from your PC: Storage Share lets you browse the pictures, music, and files from your phone or tablet directly on your PC without a USB connection.

Image – Key features of One UI 7

How to update your device?

After you’ve received the first notification of the software update, you can manually initiate it by going to Settings > Software updates. Under System updates, tap Download and install > Restart & install to install the update.

Following the One UI 7 update, Samsung has now released a new update with the June 2025 security patch for the Galaxy A55 5G smartphone. The update is currently live for users in Asian countries, and the company will soon make it available in more countries.

June 2025 security update for the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G smartphone can be verified through the One UI build version A556EXXU8BYF3 and an installation package size of 300 MB. This update is based on Android 15, and the device is eligible for the next major update.

It is worth noting that the Galaxy A55 smartphone was the only Galaxy A series device to participate in the One UI 7 Beta. Samsung has already started the One UI 8 Beta update for the Galaxy S25 series, and it is not confirmed whether the company will release a beta update for the latest Galaxy A series phones or not.

Talking about the June 2025 security patch, it fixes 36 high-level Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) provided by Google and 19 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items. This update makes your Galaxy devices more stable and secure.

It is an initial rollout, so it may take some hours or days to reach all models. Users are advised to install the update promptly to benefit from the improved security measures. For those who have not received an update notification, the update can be manually checked and installed.

To install the update, open the smartphone’s settings, select ‘Software Update’, and then ‘Download and install’. Following these steps will ensure that your Galaxy smartphone is up-to-date with the latest security protections.

Ahead of several flagship smartphones, Samsung has started rolling out the latest June 2025 security update for the Galaxy M21 Prime Edition, a device released in 2021. This update installs the newest security patch to improve system security and stability.

The update is currently available for the Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36, Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and Galaxy Z Fold 6. While other flagship models are still waiting for the new security patch, the early rollout for a budget phone like the M21 Prime Edition highlights Samsung’s commitment to enhancing security across all device tiers.

At present, the Samsung Galaxy M21 Prime Edition is receiving the June 2025 security update in India. Users can verify the update via the One UI build version M215GDDS7CYE1 and an installation package size of approximately 200 MB.

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The company is releasing a new software update with system security improvements to keep your files and data safe on your phone. It also optimizes system stability to offer you uninterrupted and seamless functionality on your device.

As per the official notes, the June 2025 security patch fixes 36 high-level Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) provided by Google and 19 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items. It mainly fixes issues related to Screen Capture, fingerprint, Bluetooth, Theme Manager, Samsung Cloud, and more.

To update your device, jump to Samsung’s Settings > Software update > Download and install. If you have received the update, install it now to enjoy enhanced security.

Samsung’s June 2025 patch is now hitting the Galaxy S23 series. South Korea remains Samsung’s favorite country to initiate a firmware update rollout. The new software comes with crucial security improvements for the devices.

Before the Galaxy S23 series, Samsung rolled out the June 2025 patch to the Galaxy S25 and S24 series. The latest security update is also available for select mid-range smartphones, with availability depending on region.

June 2025 SMR carries 36 Android CVE items and 19 SVE items for the S23 series. Among these 55 fixes, 36 are categorized as high-level security threats, while 19 are included by Samsung to ensure the best security on Galaxy devices.

Samsung users can update their Galaxy’s software manually. To fetch the latest OTA, head towards the system Settings. From this section, open the Software update and then the Download and install. PDA software versions are as follows:

• • S911NKSS6DYE5 – Galaxy S23
  • S916NKSS6DYE5 – S23 Plus
  • S918NKSS6DYE5 – S23 Ultra

The update changelog, as always, mentions security improvements. The update’s size is nearly 450 megabytes, indicating that nothing significant could have been contained in it. However, Galaxy users are advised to upgrade their phone’s software as soon as the OTA appears.

One UI 7 experience is getting refined

Samsung is refining the One UI 7 experience on Galaxy devices with incremental firmware updates. June’s software would play a key role in elevating the overall performance and functional stability of the Galaxy S23 series.

One UI 7 added plenty of new features and smooth animations. The battery life has been slightly harmed by the update, but Samsung continues to address flaws that are either ruining the experience or harming the battery life.

Samsung’s also Beta testing One UI 8 on the Galaxy S25 series. The Android 16-based One UI skin will be revealed next month, with OTA rollout to older Galaxy devices is likely to start thereafter, around August this year.

Source – 23_ULTRA / Samsung Community Korea