Update (Dec 20, 2025): Samsung started rolling out the December 2025 security update to the Galaxy A16.
Samsung has started rolling out the December 2025 security update to several Galaxy phones and tablets. The update addresses multiple security issues, including 57 fixes from Google. Of these, 6 are marked as critical, while the rest are classified as high risk. Samsung has also patched 11 security vulnerabilities related to One UI.
To make it easier for readers to check whether their Galaxy device has received the December 2025 security update, we have compiled a list below. As Samsung expands the rollout to more devices, we will update the list accordingly.
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 FE, S25 Edge
- Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE
- Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE
- Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21, S21 FE
Galaxy Z series
- Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7
- Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Fold 4
Galaxy A series
- Galaxy A54, A56
- Galaxy A34, A35
- Galaxy A24
- Galaxy A13, A15, A16
- Galaxy A05
Galaxy M series
- Galaxy M44
- Galaxy M53
Galaxy XCover series
- Galaxy XCover 7, 7 Pro
- Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
Galaxy Tab series
- Galaxy Tab A9, A9+
- Galaxy Tab S10+, S10 Ultra, S10 FE, S10 FE+, S10 Lite
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE, S9 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
The update size is roughly around 400MB, though it may vary slightly depending on your device model and current software version. To check if the update is available on your Galaxy device, head to Settings > Software update > Download and install.
As usual, the rollout is happening in phases. Availability can differ based on your region, carrier, and device variant, so some users may receive it earlier than others. If you do not see the update yet, it should appear gradually over the coming days.
Overall, this update mainly focuses on important security and stability improvements rather than on new features. It fixes several vulnerabilities related to fingerprint authentication, image processing, the bootloader, lockscreen components, and core system libraries.
