Samsung first launched its March 2026 security update for the Galaxy S25 series in South Korea. The rollout then expanded to users in Europe and India.
If you have a Galaxy S25, S25+, or S25 Ultra, look for a PDA build number ending in BZC1. This will help you spot the March 2026 update. The next update is expected to be a bigger one One UI 8.5 is on the way.
The March update addresses 67 security issues, with 60 from Google and 7 from Samsung. It also changes some system-level functions.
Go to Settings > Software Update > Download and Install. If it’s not available, the update is still rolling out and may take time to reach your device.
Samsung started testing the One UI 8.5 Beta in December. Beta testers are expected to get the 8th beta version tomorrow. The stable release will depend on the testers’ input.
Samsung is introducing AirDrop support to QuickShare for the Galaxy S26 series in a phased rollout: Korean users will receive it first, followed by Europe and the US. India is not included at this stage.
The stable 1 UI 8.5 update is expected to include AirDrop support for Samsung devices. Samsung has hinted at a wider rollout but hasn’t shared which devices or when it will occur. The update may start to roll out to the public in early or mid-April 2026.
Samsung has released the March 2026 security update for Galaxy Z Fold 7, Fold 6, and Flip 6 in the US. This patch focuses on improving security by addressing 65 issues, including 8 critical vulnerabilities.
Samsung has now brought its latest security update to the US for its top foldable phones, including the Z Fold7, Z Flip7, Z Fold6, and Z Flip6. The March 2026 patch first launched in South Korea last week.
Security updates usually don’t get as much attention as big new features, but this one is important. It fixes 65 security issues, including 8 critical and 52 high-level threats.
This update was a team effort. Google provided 60 fixes for the wider Android system. Samsung added 5 more patches for its own software.
March 2026 Security Update Reaches US Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, Fold6, and Flip6
In the US, the update is now available for carrier-locked versions of the four foldable phones. Firmware versions ending in ZC1 are for the foldable phones. ZC3 and ZC1 are for the flip series. The update is about 500 MB.
To check for the update manually, go to Settings > Software update > Download and install. The update is rolling out in stages, so it may take a few days to appear on all devices and carriers.
The March update focuses on stability and security. There’s more coming soon. Samsung has just started the One UI 8.5 Android 16 QPR2 beta program for its latest foldable devices: the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7.
The upcoming version will bring a new look and several new features. Once the stable One UI 8.5 update is released for the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, Samsung plans to make it available for the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 soon after, but the exact timing will depend on how the rollout progresses.
Sources: Galaxy S25 family’s March 2026 update expanding globally
