The update for this month is currently being deployed, and it’s clear why there may have been a delay.
Key information:
– Samsung is reportedly beginning the rollout of its February 2026 security update for the flagship Galaxy S25 series.
– The update has been detected in South Korea, possibly hinting that other regions may receive it shortly this week.
– With Galaxy Unpacked happening in just two days, it’s likely this event has contributed to Samsung’s delay in issuing its latest vulnerability fixes.
– The event is scheduled for February 25, 2026, at 1 pm ET/10 am PT.
As we approach the end of February, reports are surfacing about Samsung’s (delayed) security update.
Reports began circulating on X, with notable tipster Tarun Vats sharing news of the update’s apparent availability abroad (via SamMobile). According to Vats, Samsung has initiated the rollout of its February 2026 security update for users in South Korea who own the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra. Their post notes that the update is identified by the versions vS938NKSS8BZB2, vS938NOKR8BZB2, and vS938NKSS8BZB1, respectively.
Vats also included a snapshot of the changelog for the February security update. However, if you’re looking for more extensive details, that’s not present here, as the notes simply state that new security updates “have been implemented.” Notably, this patch is being launched with a download size of 541MB.
SamMobile emphasizes that Samsung had prepped its documentation on the security patch for users well ahead of time. The update supposedly addresses around 37 security vulnerabilities, and for updates of this nature, such corrections are certainly adequate. The source adds that several fixes are intended to address issues with Knox Guard Manager, Samsung Dialer, and more.
This update is expected to start appearing in the U.S., Europe, and other areas later this week, or possibly into March.
Delayed, but with good reason:
Interestingly, one group of Galaxy S25 users received the February patch punctually, those participating in the One UI 8.5 beta. At the beginning of the month, Samsung released its Beta 4 patch to those enrolled, concentrating on resolving issues and stability concerns. The standout feature of this patch was Samsung’s newest addition: Direct Voicemail, which enables users to send calls to voicemail and access live transcriptions via the Phone app.
Beta 5 was released a couple of weeks later, indicating that Samsung was in the final phase ahead of the Galaxy S26.
As pointed out by the publication, Samsung’s late February patch for stable users is likely tied to the imminent Unpacked event. We trust you have set your reminders for the event occurring on February 25, 2026, at 1 pm ET/10 am PT in San Francisco, California. You can stay updated with all the information with us at Android Central and throughout the event via our live blog.
Android Central’s View:
This security patch is welcomed, considering it was absent for all of February. Nonetheless, my focus, much like others, is on Galaxy Unpacked this week. I anticipate numerous reveals, including the Galaxy S26 series, potential Galaxy Buds 4 series, and more. There’s a significant likelihood that Samsung will unveil a substantial amount of Galaxy AI during this event, as the company has been increasingly emphasizing that aspect of its offerings for the past couple of years.