Keeping your devices secure is paramount, and Samsung is rolling out crucial security patches to its latest flagship phones and smartwatches. The Galaxy S25 series and Galaxy Watch 6 lineup are among the devices receiving recent software updates designed to enhance protection against potential threats.
This targeted rollout brings the latest security maintenance releases to ensure your Galaxy devices are fortified.
What’s Included in the Latest Update?
For users with the Galaxy S25 series, the update delivers the June 2025 security patch. This timing aligns with Samsung’s commitment to providing timely updates for its flagship smartphones. These security patches are vital, especially following major software releases like the recent One UI 7 update, which can sometimes uncover new vulnerabilities that require swift resolution.
The June 2025 patch addresses a range of security concerns. Reports indicate it fixes numerous vulnerabilities found within the Android operating system itself, alongside specific issues affecting Samsung’s own software and hardware. While no “critical” vulnerabilities were noted, the update does include fixes for several high-risk issues, particularly those related to semiconductors. In total, the patch is said to resolve dozens of specific weaknesses.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch 6 lineup (including the standard and Classic models) is receiving the May 2025 security patch. While not the absolute latest June patch arriving on the phones, moving to the May level significantly improves the watch’s security posture compared to older patch levels.
This rollout is part of a broader update effort by Samsung, which is also distributing security patches to other Galaxy devices, including older flagship phones like the Galaxy S24, S23, and S21 series, as well as select A-series models. Other Galaxy Watch models are also receiving updates, albeit with varying patch levels (e.g., Watch 4 and Watch 5 series are reportedly getting the March 2025 patch, while the newer Watch 7 and Watch Ultra are receiving the May patch, mirroring the Watch 6). Availability can sometimes initially be limited to specific carrier variants, such as Verizon in the US for certain watch models.
Confirm Your Software Version
To ensure your device has received these important updates, you can check the software version number. Here are the confirmed build numbers rolling out for specific models:
Galaxy S25: S931USQS4AYE3
Galaxy S25+: S936USQS4AYE3
Galaxy S25 Edge: S937USQS1AYE1
Galaxy S25 Ultra: S938USQS4AYE3
For the Galaxy Watch 6 series, the latest software versions reported include:
Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm): R935USQS1BYE9
Galaxy Watch 6 (44mm): R945USQS1BYE9
Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (43mm): R955USQS1BYE9
Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (47mm): R965USQS1BYE9
How to Get the Update
If you haven’t already been prompted, you can manually check for and install the update on your Galaxy device.
For your Galaxy S25 phone:
- Open the Settings app.
- Scroll down and tap Software update.
- Tap Download and install.
- Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your connected phone.
- Tap Watch settings.
- Tap Watch software update.
- Tap Download and install.
For your Galaxy Watch 6:
Keeping your devices updated is one of the best ways to protect your personal data and ensure smooth performance. Be sure to grab these latest patches as soon as they are available for your specific model and region.
