Samsung begins the October 2026 security patch rollout for the Galaxy S26 FE. The update is currently available to download in the US. More specifically, it is spotted on the Verizon-locked S26 FE units. It could be available on more network carriers in the US.
The update is being distributed with build version S741USQS2AZI5. According to the update changelog, it is a monthly maintenance update that does not include new features. However, the firmware brings system security and stability improvements.
The Galaxy S26 FE was the first smartphone to come pre-installed with One UI 9, following the Galaxy Z8 Foldables. Meanwhile, the S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra were launched early this year with One UI 8.5 and recently received the stable One UI 9 as their first OS upgrade.
Galaxy S26 FE key specifications
Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 FE two months ago, and the device comes with the Exynos 2500 (3 nm) chipset. It offers a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that supports a 120 Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection.
The handset features a Li-Ion 4900 mAh battery with 45 W wired and 15 W wireless charging support. In the optics, it comes with a triple rear camera setup, including a 50 MP main sensor, an 8 MP telephoto, and a 12 MP ultrawide. On the front it has a 12 MP selfie shooter.