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Samsung releases the February 2026 security patch for the Galaxy S26 series

Samsung have released the February 2026 security patch for the majority of Galaxy users worldwide. As per their rollout schedule for security updates, Samsung have released the patch to the Galaxy S26 users, starting from the Korean version.

Two days before the global release of the flagship Galaxy S26 series, the security patch has been released as in the security update rollout schedule, and we should expect the Galaxy S26 to be updated to the March security update by the end of March as the phone series gets updated on a monthly basis.

That was because the Galaxy S26 was unveiled with the January 2026 security patch (AZAB/AZAQ).

The following firmware information is found:

• SM-S948N: S948NKSS1AZC7 [KOO, SKC, KTC, LUC]
• SM-S947N: S947NKSS1AZC7 [KOO, SKC, KTC, LUC]
• SM-S942N: S942NKSS1AZC7 [KOO, SKC, KTC, LUC]

To update your Galaxy to this security update, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings, and navigate to System Update
2. Tap on Check for Updates
3. Press Download and Install
4. Wait until the download and the installation is complete, then press Reboot Now
5. Wait until the phone reboots successfully

Make sure that you’re connected to a stable and fast Wi-Fi network to avoid high mobile data fees. Never interrupt the update in any way, or problems could occur later. Make sure that you apply all available updates once you update your phone for maximum stability. An update might take 5 to 10 minutes to apply, depending on the device and the type of the update being applied.

If you’re seeing “Your software is up to date,” this means that the update hasn’t reached your device yet. Keep checking for updates, as Samsung rolls it out gradually to all devices from country to country, usually starting from Korea.

One UI 8 Full Changelogs (Final) (Galaxy S25)

Samsung has rolled out One UI 8.0 for the Galaxy S25 series devices, including the Galaxy S25 Edge, in Korea today and it will expand the availability to other countries and models in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Samsung has finally published the official changelogs for the Galaxy S25 series’ One UI 8.0 update.

Here’s the final changelogs:

Please note that the below changelogs are machine-translated from Korean to English, so inaccuracies can show up. In case European countries or any other country gets the update, we’ll update the changelogs to the official English version.

One UI 8.0 (Android 16)

Galaxy AI

Call subtitles
With call captioning, your conversation with the other person is displayed on screen in real time during a call. You can follow along with the on-screen content and carefully check to make sure you don’t miss anything.

Create animal photos in various styles
Apply AI effects to transform your pet’s photos into something special. Now, in Portrait Studio, you can apply a variety of styles, such as fish-eye and oil painting, to your dog and cat photos to make them truly special.

Clean audio
Apply the audio eraser to automatically reduce background noises, such as wind, when someone speaks. This feature is available in the Gallery, Video Player, Samsung Notes, Voice Recorder, and Phone.

Smarter everyday life with Now Brief
Receive concise briefings of essential information tailored to your interests and daily timeline. Access Now Brief via the Edge panel, home screen widget, and Now bar notifications.

Disaster Text Translation
Even if you receive disaster alerts in a different language, you can still see important information without missing anything. Galaxy AI will automatically translate emergency alerts in languages ​​other than your system language.

Faster AI Select
After running AI Select, you can select the desired area right away without waiting any longer.

View AI results more easily
When using apps that support summary and translation in landscape mode, you can summarize or translate content and then view the original and translated content side by side at once.

Stay safe from voice phishing
Calls from unknown callers are analyzed by AI based on data from the National Police Agency. If conversations suspected of being voice phishing are detected, you will be notified to avoid damage. Call analysis is processed only on your device, and call details are not shared.

Customization

New clock style for lock screen
Discover a stylish new clock that will make your lock screen stand out. It blends seamlessly with your wallpaper, and the font size and position flexibly change based on the shape of your portrait or animal image, allowing you to create your own perfect style.

Newly designed wallpaper
The range of wallpaper options has been expanded. Gradient wallpapers and dynamic wallpapers that change color over time have been added.

Set my photo as wallpaper
Get recommended wallpapers and set them. Choose from a variety of categories from your gallery, including landscapes, cities, flowers, pets, and people.

Productivity

Check stock prices without unlocking
If there’s a significant price change in a stock you’ve added to your watchlist in Google Finance, it will appear in the Now bar at the end of the trading day.

File sharing made easier
Sending and receiving files is easier than ever. Tap the Quick Share button in the Quick Settings panel. Easily receive new files while the Quick Share screen is open, or select and share files directly from Quick Share.

Add a sticky note
Samsung Notes now features Sticky Notes. You can add and delete ideas at any time without altering the original note. Add unlimited Sticky Notes on top of your notes.

Quickly find downloaded files
You can now filter files by downloaded apps. This feature is available in the Downloads and Recent Files sections of the My Files app.

The new Samsung Internet
We’ve improved the menu screen to allow you to access frequently used functions more quickly. Easily find frequently used features and configure the screen to your liking.

Supports engineering calculator in portrait mode
You can now use the scientific calculator without having to rotate the screen horizontally. The scientific calculator now supports both landscape and portrait modes.

Multitasking

DeX usage has become more convenient
When connected to an external display, use DeX more conveniently with a mouse and on-screen keyboard. You can also add widgets to your home screen.

More diverse display settings
The new Samsung DeX offers more options when connecting to an external monitor or TV. You can choose an optimized display resolution up to WQHD, and you can also rotate the screen 90, 180, or 270 degrees.

Split screen made more convenient
When you open two apps in split screen mode, you can slide one app to the edge of the screen to focus on the current app. When you want to use another app, simply tap the app you’ve just pushed. The app will instantly switch between them, making it convenient to use.

Reminder

Redesigned Reminder
The Reminder app’s screen layout has been revamped. You can now easily see how many reminders you have in each category at the top of the screen. Custom categories can be easily collapsed and expanded, allowing you to customize the Reminder main screen to your liking.

Add useful reminder templates
We provide a variety of templates to help you make the most of your reminders. You won’t have to worry about how to set reminders for important tasks.

Add reminders easily
To add a reminder, simply type it in the input field at the bottom of the screen. Based on your input, templates and previously used reminders will be recommended. Using the buttons below the input field, you can easily create checklists, set locations, attach images, and more. You can also create a reminder by voice by pressing the microphone icon instead of typing.

Skip notifications on holidays
When adding a reminder, you can set it so that the event notification does not sound on weekends and public holidays.

Calendar

Manage reminders in your calendar
Now you can add reminders directly from the Calendar app without opening the Reminders app. Simply tap the + button on the calendar to easily add events or reminders. To change a reminder time, simply drag it to the desired date or time.

Add a schedule quickly
When creating a schedule using the Quick Add menu, you’ll receive recommendations for schedule names and times based on existing schedules. Selecting a recommendation will immediately add the schedule without any additional input.

View lunar dates together
You can set the lunar date to always be displayed on the monthly calendar. Go to Calendar Settings and set it to Always display lunar dates.

Skip notifications on holidays
When creating a schedule, you can set it so that schedule notifications do not sound on weekends and public holidays.

Samsung Health

Your own personalized running coach
Run farther and faster without worrying about injury with Samsung Health’s new Running Coach. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you’ll find training programs and practical tips tailored to your needs. This feature is available on the Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch Ultra.

Bedtime Guide for Tomorrow
Get recommendations for your optimal bedtime and start the next day feeling refreshed. The new Bedtime Guide analyzes your sleep data to recommend the optimal bedtime each night.

Add a running challenge to Together
In addition to walking challenges, a running event has been added, allowing you to challenge your friends to a run. Compete to see who can run a set distance faster. For example, you can set a goal of 50 km and see who can reach it first.

Antioxidant index for aging management
Anti-aging starts with managing your diet. The watch’s Antioxidant Index (Lab) feature detects the levels of carotenoids in fruits and vegetables, helping you manage your antioxidant status and slow down the aging process. This feature is available on the Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch Ultra.

Keep track of your meals with meal logs and reminders
Set meal log reminders to help you consistently reach your calorie goals. Samsung Health will send you notifications at set times.

Vascular stress measurement
Easily measure your vascular stress (the degree of strain on your blood vessels) with the Galaxy Watch. First, wear the watch for three or more nights while you sleep to establish a baseline, allowing you to directly monitor changes in your vascular stress. This feature is available on the Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch Ultra.

Check your medical records easily and securely
You can collect, store, and view medical records from multiple hospitals and clinics in one place in Samsung Health.

Share your health data with family and friends
You can now share your health data not only with your family group but also with friends. Now, manage your health records with more people.

Photos and videos

Swipe up and down to open quick controls
Usability has been improved by allowing you to quickly access quick controls by swiping up or down anywhere on the camera screen. Try changing the Swipe up or down setting in the camera settings to Open Quick Controls.

Capture the perfect brightness with the exposure monitor
Try the Exposure Monitor feature in Pro and Pro Video modes. It helps you capture photos and videos with the right amount of brightness. It displays overexposed areas with a zebra pattern, and provides false color, which displays different colors depending on the exposure value.

Professional-level editing experience with Log videos
You can shoot video in Log format and then professionally edit it. Simply turn on Log in the camera settings and shooting screen to instantly record in Log format. This feature is available in both Video and Pro Video modes.

Audio

Quickly set up your Galaxy Buds
You can now easily control your Galaxy Buds from your phone’s settings—no need to open the Galaxy Wearable app separately.

Oracast, Connecting Easier
Oracast lets you simultaneously transmit audio from one device to multiple devices. Simply scan a QR code to easily connect to the audio you’re playing, or you can generate your own QR code so others can connect to your audio.

Communication

Profile card improvements
The layout of the profile card editing screen has been improved to make it easier to create and edit profile cards. You can now share your created profile cards so that callers can see who you are.

Check call recordings in Contacts
You can easily review previous calls. If a call with the other party is recorded, it will appear on the contact’s history screen.

Security and Privacy

Upgraded Secure Folder
You can keep your important apps and data even more secure. When the Secure Folder is locked, all apps within it will be closed and notifications will be muted. For even greater security, you can completely hide the Secure Folder and encrypt all apps and data within it.

Enhanced device security
Knox Matrix periodically checks all devices logged into your Samsung account for security risks. If a security risk is detected on a device, it is automatically logged out of your Samsung account to prevent the risk from spreading to other devices. You can check the security status of your device in the Security & Privacy settings.

Set whether to display notifications when the screen is locked
On the main screen of the Notifications settings, you can choose to show or hide notifications when your phone is locked. Select Always show notifications to view them when your phone is locked, or Hide notifications when locked to prevent others from seeing them.

Accessibility

Added screen zoom option to the submenu
A new way to easily zoom in and out has been added to the submenu. You can zoom in and out by dragging with one finger, or adjust the zoom level by pressing the on-screen zoom level button.

Use mouse gestures with your keyboard
You can now use your keyboard to perform mouse actions. By enabling the Mouse Keys option in Accessibility settings, you can conveniently use your keyboard to perform mouse functions, such as moving the mouse pointer, clicking, long-pressing, and scrolling.

Enlarge the keyboard on the screen as well
The keyboard has been improved to enlarge when the screen is zoomed in, making it easier to type. Try enabling the Zoom Keyboard When Typing option in the Zoom settings.

Easily connect your Bluetooth hearing aids
You can register and connect your Bluetooth hearing aid directly from the Hearing Aid Support screen in Accessibility Settings.

Modes and Routines

Easily set up routines with new templates
New routine templates are available, utilizing weather and various detailed conditions. You can use the templates as is, or customize the settings to your liking.

Detailed configurable routines
By importing data from various apps, including Watch, Calendar, and Samsung Notes, you can now configure a wider range of actions in your routines. Imported data can be used as conditions or actions.

Other enhanced features

Improved alarm groups
Usability has been improved by allowing you to directly add existing alarms to a group by pressing the + button on the Alarm Groups screen. You can also add an Alarm Group widget to the home screen to turn multiple alarms on and off at once.

More convenient app notification settings
You can manage various notification options at once, such as how notifications are displayed and whether they are displayed on the lock screen, from the notification settings screen of each app.

Get quick support
You can receive more convenient support with a quick check-in at a Samsung Service Center. By using NFC or scanning a QR code, you can avoid manually entering information like your name and phone number. Your data is encrypted and only accessible by Samsung service representatives.

Intuitive weather expression
The Weather app has been improved to provide an intuitive view of the weather. Appropriate animations are applied to the app’s main background based on current weather conditions.

Change weather data provider
The Weather Channel has changed its weather information provider. Some registered location names may change.

To update to One UI 8.0, you’ll need to have an eligible device, such as the Galaxy S25, Z Fold/Flip 6, and Tab S10, before you can continue. Afterwards, go to Settings > Software update > Download and install.

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Tech Addicts 2025 – The Galaxy of Terror

Ted and Gareth debate Samsung's recent Unpacked event showing off the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, S25 Ultra and S25 Edge, AI baked into the software, were Samsung stops and Gemini starts, Photo, Gallery and Audio Enhancements.

https://garethmyles.com/tech-addicts-2025-the-galaxy-of-terror/

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