Samsung Initiates Software Update for Galaxy S25 Series
Samsung has begun distributing a new software update for its Galaxy S25 series, with the rollout starting in South Korea and progressively expanding to other regions. Reports, however, present conflicting information regarding the specific security patch month included in this release.
Update Rollout and Device Coverage
The new software package targets the full range of Galaxy S25 devices.
The update is applicable to the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25 FE, and Galaxy S25 Edge models.
Initial deployments have commenced in South Korea, with the update now reaching parts of Asia and Europe. Samsung is anticipated to extend this rollout to additional international markets in the coming days.
Conflicting Security Patch Details
Information concerning the security patch integrated into this update varies across different reports:
- One source indicates the update incorporates the February 2026 security patch.
- Conversely, another report specifies the inclusion of the March 2026 security patch, stating that it addresses 65 identified vulnerabilities.
Technical Information and Access
For devices in South Korea, the update is associated with firmware version S93xNKSS8BZC1. It has a reported download size exceeding 500MB. Depending on the specific Galaxy S25 model, the update's build numbers are expected to conclude with either BZB5 or AZB6.
Users can manually check for and download the update by navigating to their device's Settings menu. This can typically be found under
Settings > Software update > Download and install.
Contextual Notes
This software release closely follows the official announcement of the Galaxy S26 series. Samsung has not yet confirmed the precise timeline for the public availability of the One UI 8.5 update for existing devices, including the S25 series.