Samsung has now started rolling out the May 2026 security update for the Galaxy S26 series in Europe, including the UK. The latest patch is currently available for non-beta users, and more Galaxy S26 lineup models should join the rollout very soon. According to the screenshot shared by a user on X, the new update comes with One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 and carries firmware version S948BXXS2AZE2. The update size is around 563.82MB and includes the May 5, 2026 Android security patch level.
Galaxy S26 May 2026 Security Update
The new May 2026 rollout comes shortly after Samsung expanded the One UI 9 beta firmware to the Galaxy S26 series in supported countries. The latest security patch fixes dozens of vulnerabilities affecting Android and One UI software. According to Samsung’s official security bulletin, it addresses 39 security issues, including two critical vulnerabilities and several high-risk exposures that could potentially affect Galaxy devices.
Galaxy S26 May 2026 Detailed Changelog
Firmware Version: S948BXXS2AZE2
Update Size: ~563MB
Security Level: May 5, 2026
OS: One UI 8.5
Changes: Bug fixes, improved security
Region: Europe (expanding soon)
The Galaxy S26 series is not the first device to get the latest May update. Mid-range devices like the Galaxy A54, Galaxy A55, and Galaxy A56 received it before the flagship lineup. Now, along with the Galaxy A57 & Galaxy S23 series, Samsung has started rolling it out to newer flagship devices as well. This suggests that, over the next few days or within a week, the update could expand to more Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S25 series and Galaxy Z Fold 7.
The Galaxy S26 users in Europe can now check for the new update. Users can manually check for the update by heading to Settings > Software update > Download and install. Beta users may receive the latest security patch with the next One UI beta update.
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