Latest June 2025 Security Patch Rolls Out for Samsung Galaxy S23 Series
Samsung has commenced the rollout of the highly anticipated June 2025 security patch for its popular Galaxy S23 series. The update is currently making its initial appearance in South Korea, which is often the starting point for Samsung’s firmware distributions before expanding globally.
This release follows shortly after the flagship Galaxy S25 and S24 series received the same June security maintenance release. While these major device families, including the S23 series, have already received the significant Android 15-based One UI 7 update earlier this year (beginning in April for the S23), and the May security patch more recently (reaching the S23 in early June), this latest patch ensures your device has the absolute most up-to-date defenses.
What’s Inside the June 2025 Update?
The core focus of this approximately 450MB update is bolstering the security of your Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. The June 2025 security maintenance release (SMR) addresses a total of 55 vulnerabilities:
36 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) identified within the Android operating system.
19 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVEs) specific to Galaxy devices and One UI.
Among these 55 fixes, a significant 36 are classified as high-level security threats. These critical patches are essential for protecting your personal data and maintaining the integrity of your device against potential exploits. The relatively modest size of the update confirms its primary role is security enhancement and underlying stability improvements, rather than introducing major new features.
Refining the One UI 7 Experience
While the headline is security, this incremental update also plays a role in refining the overall software experience. As Samsung continues to polish the One UI 7 interface – which brought numerous new features and smoother animations when it arrived for the S23 series in April – these subsequent patches contribute to improved performance and functional stability. Samsung is actively working to address any minor flaws, including potential impacts on battery life, that may have been introduced by the major OS transition.
Looking ahead, Samsung is already beta testing the next major Android iteration, One UI 8 (based on Android 16), on newer devices like the Galaxy S25. However, for the Galaxy S23, this June update is vital for keeping the current One UI 7 experience secure and stable.
How to Install the Update
Samsung strongly advises all Galaxy S23 users to install this update as soon as it becomes available in their region. To manually check for the update:
- Open your device’s Settings app.
- Scroll down and tap on Software update.
- Select Download and install.
- Galaxy S23 Ultra: S918NKSS6DYE5
- www.droid-life.com
- www.nextpit.com
Your device will check for the update and prompt you to download and install it if available.
The PDA software versions associated with this June 2025 release in the initial rollout are:
Galaxy S23: S911NKSS6DYE5
Galaxy S23 Plus: S916NKSS6DYE5
Installing this patch ensures your Galaxy S23 remains protected with the latest security measures, providing peace of mind and a more stable user experience.
