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Galaxy S26 Series Gets First Update With February 2026 Security Patch

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Update: More countries are now getting the first update of the Galaxy S26 series. As per the new information, the users in India, Thailand, the UAE, and some European countries are receiving the February 2026 security patch. The firmware version dispatched in these countries is the same as that received in South Korea. In the coming day, it will be released in the US and some other countries, so check your device for a new update.

Samsung has started rolling out the February 2026 security update for the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra devices. It is the first software update for the Galaxy S26 series since its launch at the end of February. In a surprise move, Samsung has released the February patch for the device instead of the March 2026 security update.

Galaxy S26 February Patch

The latest firmware version is S948NKSS1AZC7, and it is 557MB in size. The official changelog only mentions improvements to device security and system reliability, without introducing any new features. Also note that it is the only device in the market currently running the One UI 8.5 stable version.

Galaxy S26 Ultra First Update

March 2026 Update in Testing

According to the Samsung test server, the March 2026 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ & Galaxy S26 Ultra series is already under testing, so the new firmware could be in line to roll out in the next few weeks.

Galaxy S26 Series Full Changelog

Firmware Version: S948NKSS1AZC7
Update Size: ~557MB
Security Level: February 5, 2026
OS: One UI 8.5
Changes: Bug fixes, improved security
Region: South Korea (expanding soon)

How to Download the New Update

South Korea is the first country to receive the new February update for Galaxy S26 Ultra and other S26 series phones. It will soon be released in other countries as well. Users can manually check for the new software by going to Settings > Software Update > Download and Install.

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Written by
Madhav Biradar

Madhav Biradar is the Lead Software Analyst and Founder of TizenHelp. With over 13 years of experience tracking the evolution of Samsung’s ecosystem—from the early days of Tizen OS to the latest One UI Build & releases — specializes in firmware deconstruction and beta-cycle analysis. Based in India, he has personally tested every flagship Galaxy device since the Galaxy S2, providing readers with hands-on insights that go beyond standard spec sheets. Expertise: One UI Updates, firmware leaks, Samsung Firmware Deployment, Galaxy Ecosystem Integration, etc.

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