Galaxy devices receive crucial security fixes while more models join the Android 16-powered One UI 8 beta program
Security and Software Go Hand in Hand
As Samsung continues to push its One UI 8 Beta ahead of the stable rollout in September, the company is also reinforcing device safety with the August 2025 security update. Released first in South Korea and now expanding globally, this update brings critical security fixes across a broad range of Galaxy smartphones, tablets, and wearables.
- Available now in Korea, Europe, India, and the US
- Patch brings 47 security fixes, including 1 critical and 28 high-severity Android issues
- Includes 18 Samsung-specific vulnerabilities (SVE) addressed
Devices Receiving the August 2025 Security Patch
Samsung’s August patch covers a wide selection of Galaxy devices, including flagship S series, foldables, mid-range A/M models, tablets, and wearables. Here are some highlights:
Galaxy S Series
- S21 / S22 / S23 / S24 / S25 models (including FE and Edge variants)
- Includes Galaxy S21 FE, S22 FE, and S23 FE
Galaxy Z Foldables & Flip
- Fold4, Fold5, Fold6, Fold7
- Flip4, Flip5, Flip6, Flip7, and Flip7 FE
Galaxy A/M Series
- A14, A25 5G, A26 5G, A33, A36, A54, A55, A56 5G
- M55 5G
Galaxy Tab Series
- Tab S10, S10+, and S10 Ultra
Galaxy Watch Series
- Watch 6, Watch 7, Watch 8 series
- Watch Ultra 2024 and 2025
You can check your update status via:
Settings > About phone > Software information
Key Security Fixes in August 2025 Update
This month’s update resolves several major vulnerabilities across Samsung and Android ecosystems:
- Samsung Account protection improvements
- Patches to Galaxy Watch sensor services, SOS, and fall detection
- Fixes for Document Scanner, PkgPredictorService, and core system vulnerabilities
- No moderate-level threats addressed this month—a rare sign of high-impact focus
One UI 8 Beta Program Expands in August
As security updates roll out, Samsung is also expanding its One UI 8 Beta Program, which brings Android 16 and Samsung’s latest multimodal AI features to select devices.
Currently in Beta:
- Galaxy S25 series (launched in May)
- Galaxy S24 series, Fold6, and Flip6 (joined in August)
Coming in September:
- Galaxy S23 series
- Fold5 / Flip5
- Galaxy A55, A54, A35, A36 5G
- Galaxy Tab S10 series
Available in:
South Korea, US, UK, Germany, Poland, and India
Register via: Samsung Members app
What’s New in One UI 8
One UI 8, powered by Android 16, introduces a smarter, more intuitive Galaxy experience:
- Multimodal Galaxy AI for understanding user context
- Custom lock screen clocks, new camera gestures, refined split-screen multitasking
- Now Bar and Now Brief—AI-powered suggestions for daily routines
- Smooth UI transitions and modernized app designs
Stable Rollout Starts in September
Samsung has confirmed that stable One UI 8 will launch in September 2025, beginning with the Galaxy S25 series, followed by other eligible devices throughout the fall.
- Devices like Fold7, Flip7, and Flip7 FE already ship with One UI 8 pre-installed
- This marks a shift to launching major software updates alongside new hardware
How to Check for the Update
To install the August 2025 update:
- Go to Settings > Software update > Download and install
To join the One UI 8 Beta:
- Open the Samsung Members app on a supported device
- Follow the prompts under the One UI Beta Program section
