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- •Samsung's October 2026 update fixes 83 vulnerabilities, including 9 critical flaws.
- •The Galaxy S21 FE continues to receive security updates despite being ineligible for major OS upgrades.
- •The update rollout is ongoing, starting in South Korea and expanding to other regions.
On October 25, 2026, Samsung released the October 2026 security update for various Galaxy devices, including the S26, S25, S24, S23 series, several Galaxy Z foldables, and three A-series models. The update fixes 83 vulnerabilities, with 9 classified as critical flaws. Notably, the Galaxy S21 FE also received the October patch, despite being ineligible for major Android upgrades. The update rollout began in South Korea and is expected to continue through November. Users can check for the update via Settings > Software update > Download and install. The Galaxy S21 FE will receive security updates until early 2027, maintaining a quarterly schedule.
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2026-10-25
Samsung releases October 2026 security update
The update addresses 83 vulnerabilities, including 9 critical flaws, for various Galaxy devices.
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Galaxy S21 FE receives October 2026 update in the US
The Galaxy S21 FE starts receiving the October 2026 security patch, covering both carrier-locked and unlocked units.
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Which Galaxy devices received the October 2026 update?
The update was released for Galaxy S26, S25, S24, S23 series, several Galaxy Z foldables, and Galaxy A-series models.
What vulnerabilities does the October update address?
The October 2026 update fixes 83 vulnerabilities, including 9 classified as critical flaws.
How long will the Galaxy S21 FE continue to receive updates?
Samsung has committed to providing security updates for the Galaxy S21 FE until early 2027.
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