Samsung shows no signs of slowing down with its January 2026 security patch rollout. After initially landing on the Galaxy A55 and A34, the update has rapidly expanded over the last few days to cover a broad spectrum of devices, spanning the budget-friendly, mid-range, and rugged enterprise segments.

Widespread Availability for Galaxy A and M Series

The latest wave covers a significant portion of the Galaxy A lineup. Newly updated devices include the Galaxy A05, A07, A14 (both LTE and 5G variants), the Galaxy A23 duo, the Galaxy A36, and the Galaxy A73. The Galaxy M series hasn't been left out either, with the M14 5G, M15, and M23 joining the list. On the enterprise front, the XCover 7 Pro stands out as the sole rugged device receiving the patch in this batch.

Regional Breakdown and Firmware Details

The rollout is hitting multiple regions simultaneously:

  • Southeast Asia: Users in Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines are seeing the update for the Galaxy A07 (firmware version A075FXXS3BZA1) and the A14 5G (A146PXXSGEZA1). The Galaxy M14 5G is also updating in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia with version M146BXXUBDYL1.

  • Europe & Turkey: The Galaxy A36 is receiving firmware A366BXXS7BZA1. The M23 and XCover 7 Pro are also being updated across the region.

  • Other Markets: The Galaxy A73 update (A736BXXSAGZA1) is live in Thailand, Australia, and the Philippines. Meanwhile, the Galaxy M15 has picked up the January patch (M156SKSS6CZA1) in South Korea.

  • Global Expansion: The rollout also includes the Galaxy A05 in Thailand and Vietnam, the A14 in the Middle East (Iraq, UAE, Saudi Arabia), and the Galaxy A23 series in Brazil.

What’s in the Update?

According to Samsung’s documentation, the January 2026 SMR (Security Maintenance Release) addresses 55 specific vulnerabilities identified by Google, Samsung, and their partners. While this update focuses purely on system hardening and stability—meaning users shouldn't expect new features—it is a critical update for maintaining device safety.

How to Update

Samsung is expected to push this update to remaining compatible devices in the coming days. Users can manually check for the update by navigating to Settings > Software Update > Download and Install. As always, ensure your device has sufficient battery life and is not overheating before starting the installation process.