The January 2025 update brings fixes for over 50 issues. These security patches address around 5 critical and 25 high-level vulnerabilities. It is begun rolling out for the Galaxy S21 FE in the US; more specifically, the update is spotted on T-Mobile, MetroPCS, AT&T, and US Cellular carrier-locked units.
Galaxy S21 FE January Update Details
The new update can be identified with build version G990USQSEGXL4. The remaining carrier-locked unit should also receive the update in the coming days. It does not bring new features but improves the overall stability of the device. Further, the update could also have fixes for some known issues.
The January 2025 update is a monthly security update that is released in batches, so it may take time to reach every Galaxy S21 FE unit. If you have not received it yet, wait for a few hours; it should be available on your device, but keep in mind that this availability depends on various factors like regions and carriers.
One UI 7 news for Galaxy S21 FE
The Galaxy S21 FE is also eligible for One UI 7, and users are eagerly waiting for the next major update, but it seems that the users have to wait a bit longer to get this major update. As of now, Samsung has only managed to release the One UI 7 beta program for the Galaxy S24 series.