Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 8.5-based July 2026 update across Galaxy S and Galaxy Z phones this week. Starting with the Galaxy S26 series, several Samsung flagships and foldables have begun grabbing the latest security patches. The initial deployment has begun, and the expansion will run throughout the month.

July 2026 update brings 57 patches to Samsung devices. Among the total vulnerability items, 41 are provided by Google, while the remaining 16 come from Samsung. These improvements ensure a peak level of reliability on Galaxy phones, foldables, and tablets.

July 9 rollout

Samsung released the July update for Galaxy S26 series, Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Z TriFold. The S25 lineup included the Galaxy S25 Edge and Galaxy S25 FE (Fan Edition) variants as well.

Galaxy S24 series also joined the update party on July 15. The OTA dropped in South Korea, while Global expansion would take a couple of days. July patches expanded further to Galaxy S23 series and 2024 foldables around July 23.

These Samsung devices received July 2026 update so far

Galaxy S Series

• Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra – AZG3
• Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra – CZG3
• Galaxy S25 Edge – CZG3
• Galaxy S25 FE – BZG3
• Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra – DZG1
• Galaxy S24 FE – DZG3
• Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra – FZG1

Galaxy Z Series

• Galaxy Z Fold 7 – BZG3
• Galaxy Z Flip 7 – BZG3
• Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE – BZG3
• Galaxy Z TriFold – BZG3
• Galaxy Z Fold 6 – DZF1
• Galaxy Z Flip 6 – DZF1

Galaxy Tab Series

• Galaxy Tab S11 – BZG3

Samsung is expected to provide the July patches to even more users over the next couple of days. The next contenders are the Galaxy S23 series, as well as the foldables and tablets released in 2025 and 2024.

We will see various mid-range and budget phones joining the rollout. Select A series phones receive new updates every month, while others get OTAs every quarter.

Update notifications arrive a bit late, but you can also manually check for it through the steps as follows:

• Settings > Software update > Download and install.

Samsung’s bringing 57 patches to Galaxy A phones with its July 2026 update. The initial rollout has begun in mid-July, starting with the Galaxy A55 smartphone. The company is gradually expanding its latest security OTA to even more eligible devices.

July update comes with patches for both Android and One UI. Samsung included 41 patches (CVE items) from Google’s Android bulletin. Additionally, the SMR has 16 patches (SVE items) for Galaxy’s One UI software system.

July 2026 update reached these Samsung Galaxy A phones

Samsung has rolled out the latest update to these devices so far:

1. Galaxy A56
2. Galaxy A55
3. Galaxy A35
4. Galaxy A25

The majority of Galaxy A phones receive updates every quarter. If your device has received the last update in April or May, the July patch is highly likely to be available.

However, it’s not the case for every Galaxy A-series phone, as select premium models are listed on Samsung’s monthly frequency list, offering flagship-grade treatment.

Updates are made available to eligible models sequentially. The rollout usually begins in South Korea and then expands to more markets, including India, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

Check for updates through Settings > Software update > Download and install.

One UI 9 goes official this month

Samsung is set to reveal the official One UI 9 software later this month. The new version will ship with the company’s next foldable phones. The official rollout will begin early next month when the new models go on sale globally.

Users of existing devices will need to wait further. The expansion to older models could begin by the end of August or the beginning of September. As for the non-premium Galaxy A phones, the September timeline makes sense.

Published on July 13, 2026

Samsung is rolling out a big 1.5GB software update to Galaxy XR headset users. It follows the release of the February 2026 patch in May 2026. The latest OTA has the June 2026 patch, not the latest, but a significant bump.

Software update information

• Build Number: I610UEU2AZF3
• Changelog:
  • Security
    • The device is protected with improved security.
• Security patch level: June 2026

These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.

For now, if you’re using a Galaxy XR headset, it’s worth heading into Settings > Software Update and pulling the latest build.

Published on May 6, 2026

Since the April update, Galaxy XR users have been dealing with a frustrating and unacceptable stability issue that turned the device into a stuttering mess due to a memory leak.

A new update, version I610UEU2AZD8, is rolling out, and it directly targets the memory leak that has been crippling the Galaxy XR experience.

The confirmation comes via Google’s XR community team, with Grace outlining that the patch focuses on system stability and performance improvements based on user feedback.

The memory leak caused various issues such as frame rates diving, tracking becoming unreliable, and thermals beginning to creep up as the system struggles to compensate.

To Google’s credit, the response time has been relatively quick once the issue gained traction. The lack of a detailed changelog is disappointing, especially for a problem this severe, but the intent is clear.

Meanwhile, early feedback from the community is mixed. Tracking hitches are gone and overall responsiveness feels tighter. However, there are fresh concerns emerging, particularly around Virtual Desktop usage.

Some users are seeing corrupted or garbled frames when moving the cursor between virtual displays. It’s not widespread yet, but it’s enough to keep a close eye on.

Updated on July 13, 2026 | By Yash Rathore

Samsung has now started expanding the July 2026 security update to Galaxy S26 series users globally. The latest software comes with PDA build version ending with AZG5 and weighs around 555 megabytes (MB).

Last week, Samsung detailed its July security patch. The SMR comes with 41 CVE items for Android and 16 SVE items for One UI. That said, the complete package brings 57 security improvements to Galaxy smartphones.

Besides the July 2026 update, the Galaxy S26 series is currently testing One UI 9.0, based on Android 17. It has installed three beta software updates, which slightly changed the experience, but a major addition is still awaited. Moreover, the company is now heading toward the 4th beta, releasing next week.

Published on July 9, 2026 | By Chanakya Shrutam

Samsung has started releasing the July security update for the Galaxy S26 series smartphones in Korea. The update comes with the latest security patches, fixing vulnerabilities that could compromise users’ data and device security.

This update is released for devices running One UI 8.5, and a global expansion should follow in the next few days. Looking at the update details, it has build version S948NKSS4AZG3, and the downloadable package weighs around 554MB. Note that these details will change based on the country and the region.

Samsung Galaxy devices are starting to receive the Google Play system update dated July 2026. The latest version’s rollout has reportedly started for Galaxy phones running Android 16 (Stable) and Android 17 (Beta).

Google Play system update comes to Samsung phones with core Android improvements. These releases arrive directly from Google, with no involvement from Samsung. Galaxy phones and tablets benefit from these upgrades.

Tech enthusiast @theonecid spotted the July GPSU rolling out to Android and Samsung devices. The update has apparently landed on a wide range of Galaxy devices, including the One UI 9 Beta models such as the Galaxy S26 series.

Play System updates often block when the OS is in its Beta state. However, the One UI 9 Beta is seemingly retaining support for these releases. Galaxy users should can check for updates under Settings > Security and privacy > Updates.

What’s new in Google Play system update July 2026

Google Play services v26.26 (2026-07-06)

Account Management

• With this update, you’ll now get a faster, more seamless in-app purchase experience with the upgraded native storefront for Google One.
• This update adds a new API to improve the reliability of work profile setup.

Developer Services

• New developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support Maps-related processes in their apps.

Device Connectivity

• You can now transfer your work profile account to your watch.

Note that this isn’t the final changelog of July’s Play system update. Google keeps updating the release notes throughout the month. That said, more bug fixes, improvements, and features will likely be added in the future.

We will update the changelog if Google does.

Related articles:

• Samsung releases July 2026 patch details
• Samsung updates One UI software rollout roadmap – July 2026