Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition (or Galaxy Fold 6 SE) is finally getting its first firmware update. It’s special in many ways, this foldable; however, the update is still fairly generic, which includes the November 2024 security patch. We know this because we got our hands on it early, having it shipped all the way from South Korea to our US office. In case you haven’t seen it yet be sure to check out our hands-on video to see how it fares against the Galaxy Fold 6.
Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is getting its first firmware update
Just a heads up, Samsung took the wraps off Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 this July. In October, the company released the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition exclusively in South Korea. It’s also available in China as Galaxy Z Fold W25.
Today, it’s receiving its first firmware update nearly a month after debuting. The new firmware update version is F958NKSU2AXK4. To clarify again, it’s not One UI 7.0 beta yet, though it’s plausible that this could be among the very first devices to receive the beta update. The update changelog doesn’t throw away many details, and we’ve yet to see what’s in there. So we’ll update this article if we spot any changes.
Should you buy the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, why and why not?
If you’re interested in the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition as a collectible, consider it, especially since it’s not available in the U.S. It’s a great choice and looks even better in person.
However, keep in mind the price — not just the $3,000 to import it — but also a handful of potential issues you might face. For example, if you drop the phone, it won’t be covered by warranty. You may also run into carrier problems, which we’ve explained in a separate post.
