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Updated · Sammy Fans · Aug 10
Samsung Starts August 2026 Update for 3 Foldables With 56 Security Fixes
Updated
Updated · Sammy Fans · Aug 10

Samsung Starts August 2026 Update for 3 Foldables With 56 Security Fixes

3 articles · Updated · Sammy Fans · Aug 10

Summary

  • Samsung has begun pushing its August 2026 security update to the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Flip 8, making the new foldables the first devices in the lineup to receive it.
  • The package delivers 56 fixes in total, including 38 security improvements from Google and Samsung—8 rated Critical and 30 High—plus 18 Samsung-specific vulnerability patches.
  • The rollout follows Samsung’s earlier publication of patch details and starts in limited markets, with broader expansion to more Galaxy phones and tablets expected in the coming days.
  • Users can check manually through Settings > Software Update > Download and install, and Samsung says the fixes should be installed promptly to reduce exposure to security threats.

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