Samsung is rolling out the January 2025 security patch to the Galaxy A55, which includes fixes from both Google and Samsung. With this patch, Google fixes 5 critical and 24 high-level CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). Reportedly, two CVEs aren’t applicable for Galaxy devices.
Meanwhile, Samsung has added its won fixes to the patch, which includes 22 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items. As reported by Sammy Fans, these are aimed at fixing issues with Samsung’s Sound Picker, Samsung Messages, Notification Manager, and Bootloader. Other than these crucial security fixes, the update also optimizes system stability for an improved user experience.
When to expect the update?
Notably, the update is rolling out in phases in some Asian countries, and the brand is expected to roll it out to devices in other regions soon. So it may take a few days to reach your device. To make sure whether you have received the update, you can navigate to ‘Software Updates’ inside ‘Settings’. Click on ‘Download and Install’ if the update is available. The update has One UI build version A556EXXS6AYAS, and the package size is reportedly around 300MB.
You should keep your phone up to date with the latest security patch, as it fixes known vulnerabilities (a weakness in the software that can be exploited by an attacker) in your device’s software, and protects your data from potential cyberattacks.
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And if you’re waiting for the One UI 7 update, the company has recently conformed when will it rollout the update for Galaxy S series phones. Based on the track record, the Galaxy A55 should receive the One UI 7 update within 2-4 weeks of the rollout to the Galaxy S24 series.
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