While Samsung is focusing on rolling out the One UI 7.0 Beta program, the company has not forgotten to release the December 2024 security update for its devices. As of December 9, the update has officially been available on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 in Korea.

Samsung plans to expand this update to other countries as well as many Galaxy devices in the near future. However, as the development of One UI 7.0 is still consuming a lot of resources, the deployment of monthly security patches may be delayed on some devices.

What's new in Samsung's December 2024 security update?

The December 2024 patch focuses on fixing important security issues in the Android operating system. Specifically, as follows:

  • Fixes a serious security vulnerability and some high-risk bugs.
  • Fixes eight security vulnerabilities that specifically affect Galaxy devices.
  • Addresses two vulnerabilities related to Exynos chips and modems, including the Exynos 9820, 9825, 980, 990, 850, 1080, 2100, 1280, 2200, and 5123, 5300 modems.

These fixes not only enhance security but also help the device operate more stably, especially in tasks that require network connectivity and processing sensitive data. For more details about the update, read here.

List of Galaxy devices that have received the December 2024 update

  • Galaxy Z Fold 6
  • Galaxy Z Flip 6
  • Galaxy Z Fold 5 / Z Flip 5
  • Galaxy Z Flip 4
  • Galaxy Z Fold 3 / Z Flip 3
  • Galaxy S24 FE / S24 / S24+ / S24 Ultra
  • Galaxy S23 / S23+ / S23 Ultra
  • Galaxy S22 / S22+ / S22 Ultra
  • Galaxy S21 / S21+ / S21 Ultra
  • Galaxy S23 FE
  • Galaxy A55
  • Galaxy A54
  • Galaxy A53

How to check and update for Galaxy devices

If you are using any of the devices listed above, you can check and install the security update by following these steps:

  • Open the Settings app.
  • Select Software update.
  • Tap Download and Install to begin the update process.

The December 2024 security update not only brings security peace of mind but also fixes many issues related to Exynos chips, improving performance for Galaxy devices. Check your device to make sure you don't miss this important update and don't forget to follow the latest news about the One UI 7.0 program.