Galaxy A52s is an old device from the year 2021, but the company is still sending security updates for the handset to this day. So, if you still have a Samsung A52s lying around, we have a bit of good news for you. The Korean Manufacturer has released the first update of the year for Galaxy A52s.
It’s the January 2025 patch, marked as an important update by Samsung due to its critical nature. Galaxy A52s is late to the horse race but it’s still in the running among the list of supported devices receiving the January patch. You will find this update with the new firmware version A528BXXSAGYA2.
January patch is doing rounds in Asia and some European regions, so we expect the update to reach Pakistani doorsteps in no time. Samsung says that the update has fixes for dozens of weak points found in the current One UI firmware on Galaxy A52s.
It doesn’t bring much in the way of performance or feature additions. Still, this latest 5G Samsung mobile is enjoying the perks of being in the top-tier Samsung family, at least getting updated with the latest security patches. But, if you are unfamiliar with the January patch, let us fill you in on the details first.
This January 2025 patch is among the most crucial updates Samsung has released in recent months. It brings solutions to over 29 vulnerabilities found in the core Android system, provided by Google. On top of that, Samsung’s One UI got a patch fix for up to 22 security flaws that are generally limited to Galaxy devices.
Installing the update is also quite simple, so there’s really no reason to miss out. Once the phone checks for updates, all you need to do is navigate to Settings, scroll down, and tap on Software Update. A changelog with the Download and Install button should appear.
Tap on the button, and the update should commence. After downloading is completed, the phone will reboot and welcome you to the new and secure firmware on your Galaxy A52s.
This phone is reaching the end of its support cycle very fast, so you might need to upgrade sooner or later. Samsung Galaxy A56 is coming soon, which should be the perfect device to replace your old Galaxy A52s. Keep up-to-date with WhatMobile news for more info about the nearing Galaxy A56.
