Samsung Galaxy A55 Now Getting The January 2025 Security Patch
Samsung is hard at work on the upcoming rollout of the Android 15-based One UI 7 to eligible devices. While the Galaxy S25 runs it out of the box, shipments will begin in February. In the meantime, the company is still deploying the January 2025 security patch to its Galaxy phones/tablets, and the Galaxy A55 is next on the list.
The update is already out for flagships like the Galaxy Z Fold 6/Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy S24, and Galaxy S23 series. It has already reached older flagship models, like the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy S22 series. The South Korean giant has now begun the rollout to its mid-range models. Owners of the Galaxy A55, Samsung’s top offering in the segment—Galaxy S FE devices are considered “pseudo flagships”—are reported to be getting the January 2025 security patch.
Android’s January 2025 security patch reaching the Samsung Galaxy A55
According to user reports, the OTA is first rolling out to devices in Mexico, Panama, and countries in Asia and the Middle East. The firmware with the build number A556EXXS6AYA5 is meant for Galaxy A55 phones with the model number SM-A556E. Usually, phones display a notification that the update is available. However, you can also try to manually check for it from your phone’s Settings > Software update > Download and install.
Since One UI 7 is relatively close, the latest monthly updates for Galaxy phones have focused solely on fixing bugs and vulnerabilities. In this case, the January 2025 security patch resolves up to 51 vulnerabilities in Galaxy devices. Google has contributed 29 fixes for the Android core, of which five were “Critical.” On the other hand, 22 fixed vulnerabilities affected exclusively Samsung Mobile/MX’s hardware and software. Some of them even allowed remote code execution on your phone. They also enabled attackers to change your notification settings.
Now that the rollout has begun, more countries will start receiving it in the next few days. So, if it’s not yet available for you, it’s just a matter of waiting a little longer.
