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Samsung Pushes March Security Patch as One UI 8.5 Edges Toward Wider Release

The Korea-first release fixes 65 security flaws.

Overview

  • Samsung has started the March 2026 rollout in South Korea for the Galaxy S25 lineup along with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, with wider regions expected next.
  • The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 have also begun receiving the same security update in South Korea.
  • This patch addresses 65 vulnerabilities, including eight rated critical, combining fixes from Google for Android and additional Samsung-specific patches.
  • One UI 8.5 shipped stable on the Galaxy S26, a stable S25 build has appeared on Samsung’s servers, and early test files suggest the beta may extend to the Galaxy S24 series, FE models, and 2024 foldables soon.
  • Samsung briefly released then halted a Galaxy S26 Ultra update in China, while separate reports indicate internal testing of One UI 9 on Android 17 for recent flagships.