Samsung has kicked off 2026 by deploying the January security patch to a wide array of Galaxy smartphones and tablets. The update is now available for many recent flagships, foldables, mid-range devices, and even some budget models.
We’ve prepared a list of Galaxy devices that are receiving the January 2026 security update. Review it below to find out if yours is on the list:
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 FE; Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE; Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE; Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra; Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, S21 FE
Galaxy Z series
- Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7; Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6; Galaxy Z TriFold
Galaxy A series
- Galaxy A73, A56, A55, A53, A36, A34, A23 5G, A23, A14 5G, A14, A07 4G, A06 4G, A05
Galaxy M series
- Galaxy M53, M23, M15, M14 5G
Galaxy Tab Series
- Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra
Galaxy XCover series
- Galaxy XCover 7 Pro
It’s important to note that this update is rolling out in batches, a standard practice for Samsung. This means it may take several days or even a couple of weeks to reach all eligible devices in every region.
If you haven’t received a notification yet, the update should arrive automatically soon. Additionally, Samsung will continue to expand the January patch to more devices over the coming days and weeks, so owners of other models should keep an eye out.
To check if the update is available for your device, navigate to Settings > Software update > Download and install. Since the rollout is gradual, you might need to wait a bit longer if it doesn’t appear immediately.
The January 2026 security patch addresses a total of 55 security vulnerabilities. According to Samsung’s detailed bulletin, the fixes include 23 patches from Google, although two of these do not apply to Galaxy devices. There are also 4 vulnerabilities patched from Samsung Semiconductor and 30 from Samsung Mobile. In terms of severity, Samsung has classified one flaw as critical, 28 as high-risk, and three as moderate-risk.
