Samsung Galaxy Weekly Update Roundup (Jan 11-18)

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Samsung has picked up the pace again. This week, Samsung released updates for a bunch of Galaxy device, and these updates include January 2026 security patch for several devices, ranging from top-tier flagships to budget models. Alongside this, Samsung has also started One UI 8.5 testing for a few new devices. Last updated on January 18, 2026.

Samsung expands One UI 8.5 testing along with January 2026 security update this week

Samsung began One UI 8.5 testing for a handful of budget and midrange models this week. The first One UI 8.5 test builds have appeared for devices like the Galaxy M07 4G, Galaxy M55, Galaxy F07 4G, Galaxy F16, and a few other large screen devices. As usual, this does not mean the update will arrive anytime soon. It only confirms that Samsung has started internal testing for these models.

January 2026 security patch releases for more Galaxy devices

On the other hand, Samsung has also expanded the January 2026 security patch rollout. The rollout began last week with the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A34 in Korea and has now reached more models. Some important devices receiving the update this week include the Galaxy Z TriFold, Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy S24 series, and the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

The January 2026 security patch fixes 55 security vulnerabilities identified by Samsung, Google, and other partners. While the update does not introduce new features, it improves system security and overall device stability. Below is the list of Galaxy devices that received the January 2026 security patch this week.

S series

• Galaxy S25 (Korea, Canada)
• Galaxy S25+ (Korea, Canada)
• Galaxy S25 Ultra (Korea, Canada)
• Galaxy S25 Edge (Korea, Canada)
• Galaxy S25 FE (Korea)
• Galaxy S24 (Korea)
• Galaxy S24+ (Korea)
• Galaxy S24 Ultra (Korea)
• Galaxy S24 FE (Korea)

Z series

• Galaxy Z TriFold (Korea)
• Galaxy Z Fold 7 (Korea)
• Galaxy Z Flip 7 (Korea)
• Galaxy Z Fold 6 (Korea)
• Galaxy Z Flip 6 (Korea)
• Galaxy Z Fold SE (Korea)

A series

• Galaxy A55 (Europe, Brazil, Vietnam)
• Galaxy A34 (India, Nepal, Bangladesh)
• Galaxy A23 5G (Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam)
• Galaxy A23 (Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam)
• Galaxy A06 4G (Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam)

M series

• Galaxy M53 (Korea)
• Galaxy M23 (Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines)

XCover series

• Galaxy XCover 6 Pro (Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore)

If you own any of the devices mentioned above and want to check for the January 2026 security update, you can do so by heading to Settings > Software update > Download and install. Once the download is complete, tap Install now. Make sure your device has enough battery and is not overheating before proceeding with the installation.

Written by

Mohammed Khatri

Mohammed Khatri is a tech writer at SammyGuru focused on Samsung's software side — tracking One UI updates, internal builds, and which Galaxy devices are next in line. He also covers early device leaks, certifications, and retail listings. Beyond tech, he has a keen interest in finance and automobiles, and enjoys exploring the latest trends and developments in both industries.

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