Samsung has begun pushing the March 2025 security patch update to Galaxy S25 series phones like the standard S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra smartphones. The update with the firmware build S938NKSU1AYC3, has already been released in South Korea and it will be released to the rest of the globe in the next few days.
What Is in the Update?
The key emphasis of this update is to improve device security by incorporating the March 2025 Security Maintenance Release (SMR). The SMR resolves more than 50 vulnerabilities, 11 of which are critical, thus improving the overall security mechanism of the Galaxy S25 series.
No New Features Introduced
It’s interesting to note that although the update package itself is huge at around 577MB for the Ultra model, it doesn’t add new features that users perceive. In particular, optimization of recent One UI 7 beta updates, like the newer charging animation and inclusion of the media player in the notification panel, are not part of this roll-out. Both features have already been present in beta updates on other Galaxy phones but have not yet been activated on the Galaxy S25 series.
One UI 7 Beta Brings User Feedback
Users who have taken part in the beta testing of the One UI 7 have had varied experiences with the new features. Some have experienced inconsistencies in UI objects and animations, like media player actions and charging animation, that show testing of new functionality but still require polishing to be rolled out as stable.
How to Update Your Galaxy S25
To make sure your phone is running the most recent security patches, it’s best to update the phone immediately. You can do this by going to Settings > Software update > Download and install on your Galaxy S25. Alternatively, the most recent firmware can be downloaded from official websites and installed via a Windows PC.
Looking Forward
Samsung’s commitment to timely updates is evident here. Consumers can look forward to updates not only offering security but also rolling out the new features beta tested, continuing to improve the overall user experience of the Galaxy S25 series.