Samsung Galaxy users urged to install June security update now

Samsung has begun rolling out its June 2026 security update for Galaxy devices, fixing up to 45 vulnerabilities across phones running Android 14, Android 15, and Android 16. The update arrives as Samsung continues expanding its AI features through One UI 8.5 and the One UI 9 beta, and it also brings some Galaxy S26 features to the Galaxy S25 series.

A major part of this month’s patch focuses on Samsung-specific issues, including bugs in the Galaxy’s photo editing tools, audio system, messaging settings, and deeper system settings. Samsung classifies these problems as “local attacker” exploits, meaning the attacker must already have access to the device, either through a malicious app installed on the phone or through physical access.

This makes the update especially important for users who sideload apps or grant permissions without careful review. In many cases, a local attacker exploit can be abused by software already running on the device, allowing it to escape normal app restrictions and gain elevated privileges. Physical access can also create risk if someone gets hold of an unlocked phone or has unsupervised access during repair or service.

Security experts say that once a patch is released, attackers may study the fix and try to reverse-engineer the original flaw before many users have installed the update. That can lead to so-called “n-day” or “1-day” attacks, which target devices that remain unpatched after the vulnerability becomes public. While there is no evidence yet of active campaigns exploiting these specific issues in the wild, the risk increases the longer a device goes without updating.

Samsung began distributing the June patch on June 10, starting with the Galaxy S26 lineup in South Korea. The rollout has since expanded to the Galaxy S25, S25 FE, S25 Edge, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE, and Z Tri Fold. Users in Europe and India have also started receiving the update, while the Galaxy S24 series and older flagship models are expected to follow soon.

To check for the update, Galaxy owners can open Settings, then Software update, and select Download and install. Availability depends on the device model and its update support cycle, so some older phones may not receive this patch. For users whose devices are no longer eligible for security updates, Samsung’s latest release is a reminder that it may be time to consider upgrading to a newer model.