The South Korean manufacturer is pressing forward with the release of its January 2025 update. Most recently, Samsung has made the new patch available for its popular series. So, which phones have been updated? Here are the details!
Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Receives the January 2025 Update
The latest devices to receive Samsung’s January 2025 update are the Galaxy S21 series. The new patch addresses over 50 security vulnerabilities and was initially rolled out in the U.S., with availability in other regions expected in the coming days.
Firmware versions for the Galaxy S21 series:
- G991USQSEGXLB – Galaxy S21
- G996USQSEGXLB – Galaxy S21 Plus
- G998USQSEGXLB – Galaxy S21 Ultra
If the update hasn’t automatically appeared on your device, you can manually install the new version by navigating to Settings > Software Update > Download and Install. If the update is still not available, you may need to wait a bit longer.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Specifications
Display:
- 6.2-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED
- 120Hz refresh rate
- 424 PPI, HDR 10, DCI-P3
Resolution:
- 1080 x 2400 pixels
Glass and Build:
- Front: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
- Frame: Metal
- Back: Plastic
Dimensions and Weight:
- Thickness: 7.9 mm
- Weight: 171 grams
Hardware:
- Processor: Samsung Exynos 2100 (2.9 GHz, 1x Cortex-X1 + 3x Cortex-A78 + 4x Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G78 MP14
- Storage and RAM: 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM (No microSD support)
Camera:
- Main Camera: 12 MP (wide), f/1.8, 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
- Ultra-wide Camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, Dual Pixel PDAF
- Telephoto Camera: 64 MP, f/2.0, hybrid zoom
- Rear Video Recording: Up to 8K at 24fps, 4K at 60fps, 1080p at 60fps
Selfie Camera:
- 10 MP (wide), f/2.2, Dual Pixel PDAF
- Video: 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30fps
Battery:
- 4,000 mAh
- 25W fast charging via USB-C
- 15W wireless charging
OS:
- Android 11 with Samsung One UI 3.1
What are your thoughts on this update? Do you think Samsung’s new update policy is effective? Share your opinions in the comments section!
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