Samsung has released an important update for 21 of its Galaxy smartphones, closing approximately 60 security vulnerabilities, including 5 critical weaknesses.
- Samsung is currently rolling out the Android security patch for July.
- This update closes around 60 security vulnerabilities, 5 of which are deemed “critical” by experts.
- The patch is already available for 21 of the manufacturer’s devices and should be installed promptly.
The South Korean manufacturer Samsung is currently distributing the July security update for its smartphones. According to the company, the patch closes around 60 security vulnerabilities, including 5 classified as “critical” by security experts.
These vulnerabilities can allow attackers to crash the system using manipulated images, execute malicious code, or gain unauthorized access. Thus, it is advisable to install the update as soon as possible.
July Security Patch Closes 5 Critical Vulnerabilities
According to leaker Tarun Vats and fan blog SamMobile, the patch has so far been released in South Korea for the following devices. It is now also available for the S26 series worldwide.
- Samsung Galaxy S26
- Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S25
- Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S24+
- Samsung Galaxy S24
- Samsung Galaxy A56
- Samsung Galaxy A55
- Samsung Galaxy A35
- Samsung Galaxy A25
- Samsung Galaxy Tri-Fold (not available in Germany)
- Samsung Galaxy Xcover7
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Gradually, the update should also be available for remaining models in other countries. Currently, Samsung reports that it distributes security patches to about 40 smartphones and tablets on a monthly basis. Additionally, over 50 other models are updated quarterly, which will likely coincide with the security patches for August and September in September.
Your smartphone generally notifies you about the availability of updates through a push notification. However, you can also manually check daily to see if an update is available.
