Samsung has started rolling out the February 2026 security update for the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphones. The new firmware focuses on improving device security and system reliability without introducing any new features. The new firmware version is S908NKSS8GZB2 and comes with a file size of 437MB.
Galaxy S22 Boot Loop Issue After January Update
The new update is really important for Galaxy S22 series owners because, with the January patch, many users complained about an endless boot loop issue on their devices. Samsung is expected to address these issues with the February 2026 update.
Galaxy S22 February 2026 Security Update Details
However, Samsung hasn’t said anything about additional changes. The official changelog mentions that the newest update addresses 37 vulnerabilities identified in the latest Android security bulletin, making the device more secure against potential exploits.
Recently, Samsung moved the Galaxy S22 series from monthly to quarterly security updates, as the devices have reached their 4-year major OS and 5-year security patch policy.
Galaxy S22 Full Changelog
Firmware Version: S908NKSS8GZB2
Update Size: ~437MB
Security Level: February 5, 2026
OS: One UI 8.0
Changes: Bug fixes, improved security
Region: South Korea (expanding soon)
How to Install February 2026 Update
The update is currently reaching users in South Korea and will expand soon to other countries. Galaxy S22 users can manually check for the update through Settings → Software update → Download and install.
Samsung is expected to expand the rollout to more regions, including Europe, the United States, and India, in the coming weeks. After the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S24, Galaxy S25, and Fold 7, Samsung has covered one more flagship model with the latest security patch.
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