Samsung hasn’t always given its Fan Edition lineup the same update priority as its flagship models, with FE devices typically receiving patches days after the main lineup. But that pattern is clearly shifting. The Galaxy S25 FE has now received the December 2025 security update right alongside the standard S25 series, signaling a more unified update strategy.
Galaxy S25 FE bags Samsung’s December security update
The update is currently live in South Korea, with a gradual expansion expected for global users. The new firmware build version for the Galaxy S25 FE is AYKG. The device isn’t getting anything more than this month’s 70-odd security fixes, many of which address critical flaws in core Android OS components. The package also addresses several One UI issues.
Interestingly, Samsung released the December update for the Galaxy S25 series just when it was expected to drop One UI 8.5 Beta. This could mean a delayed beta release, though nothing is official yet. The S25 FE is unlikely to receive beta updates, and the S25 Edge too. Only the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra may get early access to Samsung’s refreshed Android 16 experience.
This disparity only underscores the point made earlier: the FE lineup still doesn’t receive the same level of priority as Samsung’s main flagships. Even so, the Galaxy S25 FE benefits from the company’s extended support policy, making it eligible for seven years of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates.
Users can expect monthly patches for the first five to six years, followed by quarterly updates as the device approaches the end of its support window. To check for updates, go to Settings > Software update > Download and install. We will let you know when we have more information about Samsung’s One UI 8.5 plans for the Galaxy S25 FE.