Samsung, counting down to the release of the stable version of One UI 7, continues to distribute patches that enhance user security. The South Korean manufacturer has recently released the February 2025 update for a popular mid-range model.
February 2025 Update for Galaxy A36 5G is Live
Samsung has released the February 2025 update for the Galaxy A36 5G model, which was introduced to users in March. The update is currently available in the USA and will be rolled out to more regions in the coming days.
If the update notification hasn’t automatically appeared on your device, you can manually upgrade your phone to the new version by following these steps: Settings > Software Update > Download and Install. If you still can’t find the update after following these steps, you may need to wait a bit longer in case the patch hasn’t reached your region yet.
The smartphone’s specifications are as follows:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Network & Tech | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | Announcement: March 2, 2025 Release Date: March 10, 2025 |
| Design | Dimensions: 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm Weight: 195 g Material: Gorilla Glass Victus+ (front & back), plastic frame SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 active) Durability: IP67 (water-resistant up to 1 meter for 30 minutes) |
| Display | Type: Super AMOLED, 120Hz Brightness: 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) Size: 6.7 inches, ~86.5% screen-to-body ratio Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, ~385 ppi Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ Other: Always-on display |
| Platform | OS: Android 15, One UI 7 Update Support: 6 major Android updates Chipset: Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) CPU: Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) GPU: Adreno 710 |
| Memory | Card Slot: No Internal Storage: 128GB 6GB RAM / 128GB 8GB RAM / 256GB 6GB RAM / 256GB 8GB RAM / 256GB 12GB RAM Storage Type: UFS 2.2 |
| Main Camera | Triple: 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2 (123° ultrawide) 5 MP, f/2.4 (macro) Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Front Camera | Single: 12 MP, f/2.2 (wide) Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR |
| Sound | Speakers: Stereo Headphone Jack: No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS NFC: Yes (market/region dependent) Radio: No USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Battery | Type: 5000 mAh Charging: 45W wired (66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min) |
| Other Features | Sensors: Under-display fingerprint (optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass Extra: Circle to Search, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
